How Do I Know if I’m Experiencing Anxiety

[Dr. Maya Reynolds]

A place to discuss the signs and symptoms of anxiety. Share your experiences or ask questions about recognizing anxiety in daily life, and learn how to differentiate it from normal stress.

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[madison]

madison

November 2, 2024 at 4:33 pm #11564

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.

[rachel]

rachel

November 2, 2024 at 4:35 pm #11565

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.

[gracey]

gracey

November 2, 2024 at 4:36 pm #11566

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.

[ella]

ella

November 2, 2024 at 4:39 pm #11567

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.

[abigail]

abigail

November 2, 2024 at 4:40 pm #11568

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.

[saram]

saram

November 2, 2024 at 4:42 pm #11569

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.

[lily]

lily

November 2, 2024 at 4:43 pm #11570

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.

[zoe]

zoe

November 2, 2024 at 4:51 pm #11571

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.

[hannah]

hannah

November 2, 2024 at 4:54 pm #11572

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.

[mia]

mia

November 2, 2024 at 4:56 pm #11573

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.

[isabella]

isabella

November 2, 2024 at 4:58 pm #11574

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.

[emily]

emily

November 2, 2024 at 4:59 pm #11575

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.

[ava]

ava

November 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm #11576

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.

[chloe]

chloe

November 2, 2024 at 5:02 pm #11577

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.

[olivia]

olivia

November 2, 2024 at 5:04 pm #11578

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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