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Anxiety Signs and Symptoms

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Nervous, worried, sleepless, shy, inhibited, butterflies, tense, moody, irritable, catastrophizing — these are often different expressions of anxiety.  This is quite an excellent comprehensive article on anxiety!  “Anxiety can be a normal response to a stressful situation or decision, lasting long enough to help you push past the stress. But with anxiety disorders, worry or fear is a mainstay of life. For people with GAD [Generalized anxiety disorder], panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, or any other type of anxiety disorder, their anxiety is overwhelming and affects daily life… Anxiety can cause debilitating mental, emotional, and physical symptoms. Anxiety symptoms can include worry; changes in your mood, behavior, cognition, or physical health; and sleep problems. Linking your symptoms to anxiety is the first step in relieving them and improving your quality of life… If you think you may have an anxiety disorder, make an appointment to talk with a healthcare provider. It can be difficult to ask for help, but with the right treatment, it’s possible to improve your anxiety symptoms.” 

The article presents the various types of and symptoms of anxiety.  It is important to note that anxiety is treatable by Psychotherapy and in severe cases the addition of medication may be used as an adjunct to treatment.

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Health,  October 28, 2022 , by Ashley Abramson

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https://www.health.com/condition/anxiety/12-signs-you-may-have-an-anxiety-disorder

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CLASS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

•What is anxiety?  Under what conditions is it considered a temporary emotion that would be considered a “normal response” to a stressful situation? 

•When would anxiety be considered problematic to warrant seeking professional treatment?   Please list the types of symptoms a person would experience.

•If you were providing a lecture to other students, what would you explain about the different types of symptoms that are experienced as anxiety?