How Do I Know if I’m Experiencing Anxiety
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I get this feeling of dread, like something bad will happen, even when there’s no reason. Learning it’s anxiety has helped me find ways to calm myself down.
My anxiety comes out as muscle tension. I used to think I was just sore, but then I noticed it always happened when I was stressed or worried.
Sometimes I feel anxious when I don’t even know what I’m worried about. It’s just this constant unease, and it helps to remind myself to breathe and stay grounded.
My hands get cold and tingly when I’m anxious, especially before exams or big events. I used to think it was just nervousness, but I now recognize it as anxiety.
Anxiety for me means feeling overwhelmed by even the smallest tasks. I get easily distracted and feel a bit of panic, especially when I have a lot on my plate.
I have this habit of catastrophizing — imagining the worst outcome for everything. I didn’t know it was anxiety until I read about it, but knowing helps me cope better.
I always thought anxiety was just feeling nervous, but it’s more than that for me. It’s like there’s a knot in my stomach that won’t go away.
Anxiety feels like being on edge all the time. I used to brush it off as stress, but the physical symptoms like tension in my shoulders made me take it more seriously.
I knew I was anxious when I felt like I couldn’t catch my breath during stressful times. I’d get shaky and lightheaded, which was scary at first.
For me, anxiety shows up as irritability. I get frustrated easily and don’t know why. Talking to a counselor helped me see it’s linked to anxiety.
I notice my anxiety when I start avoiding people or places. I used to think I was just being cautious, but it turns out it’s a sign of my anxiety acting up.
Sometimes my stomach hurts when I’m anxious. I thought it was just nerves, but it started happening more often, and I realized it was more than that.
I realized it was anxiety when I started losing sleep over little things. I’d lie awake with my heart racing, worrying about the next day, even though nothing was wrong.
Anxiety for me feels like there’s a constant weight on my chest. I find myself worrying about things that haven’t happened, and it’s hard to shake that feeling.
I didn’t know I was experiencing anxiety until a friend pointed out that I often avoid things because I’m afraid I’ll mess up. Recognizing it helped me feel less alone.
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