Anxiety can be different for everyone, but there are some common signs and symptoms:
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS:
- a racing heart
- muscle tension
- sweating
- shaking
- ‘butterflies’
- feeling sick in the stomach
ANXIETY MIGHT ALSO INVOLVE:
- persistent worrying and excessive fear
- being unable to control the worries in your head
- being unable to relax
- avoiding challenging situations
- being socially isolated
- having trouble concentrating and paying attention
- feeling irritated
- poor sleep
- panic attacks
THINK YOU MIGHT BE EXPERIENCING ANXIETY?
If you are concerned about your mental health you can take a free, online and anonymous anxiety self-test here: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clinical-resources/anxiety/anxiety-self-test