How Do I Know if I’m Experiencing Anxiety

[Jessica Lane]

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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[mary]

mary

November 2, 2024 at 5:06 pm #11579

I didn’t realize I was experiencing anxiety until I noticed I couldn’t focus in class because of constant worrying. My mind kept racing, even over small things, and it was exhausting.

[Nancy]

Nancy

November 2, 2024 at 5:07 pm #11580

Anxiety can feel different for everyone. For me, it’s that overwhelming feeling in my chest, almost like I can’t breathe. It helps to talk to someone when it gets too much

[grace]

grace

November 2, 2024 at 5:09 pm #11581

I thought I was just stressed from school, but I realized it was anxiety when I started feeling jumpy and unable to relax even during breaks. It’s like my mind doesn’t have an off switch.

[emma]

emma

November 2, 2024 at 5:10 pm #11582

One sign of anxiety for me is overthinking. I find myself replaying conversations or imagining worst-case scenarios, even when there’s no reason to.

[sophia]

sophia

November 2, 2024 at 5:12 pm #11583

My hands get sweaty, and my heart races when I’m anxious, especially in social situations. At first, I thought I was just nervous, but it started happening more frequently.

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