Symptoms of anxiety

People often experience physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms when they feel anxious or stressed.

Some of the most common physical symptoms of anxiety are:

·         Increased heart rate
·         Increased muscle tension
·         “Jelly legs”
·         Tingling in the hands and feet
·         Hyperventilation (over breathing)
·         Dizziness
·         Difficulty in breathing
·         Wanting to use the toilet more often
·         Feeling sick
·         Tight band across the chest area
·         Tension headaches
·         Hot flushes
·         Increased perspiration
·         Dry mouth
·         Shaking
·         Choking sensations
·         Palpitations

Some of the most common psychological symptoms (the thoughts or altered perceptions we have) of anxiety are:

·         Thinking that you may lose control and/or go “mad”
·         Thinking that you might die
·         Thinking that you may have a heart attack/be sick/faint/have a brain tumour
·         Feeling that people are looking at you and observing your anxiety
·         Feeling as though things are speeding up/slowing down
·         Feeling detached from your environment and the people in it
·         Feeling like wanting to run away/escape from the situation
·         Feeling on edge and alert to everything around you

Next time you feel anxious, reflect on which symptoms you have - this will help you choose the appropriate Homoepathic remedy to help you.