Although there numerous anxiety disorders, many share common symptoms. For an complete list of all disorders and associated symptoms, please refer to Anxiety.org or a mental health professional. Common symptoms among the majority of disorders include a persistent fear, worry, apprehension or dread over every day things. A person has an anxiety disorder when persistent worry is experienced more often than not, for several months.
According to the Mayo Clinic common anxiety signs and symptoms include:
- Feeling nervous, restless or tense
- Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
- Having an increased heart rate
- Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
- Sweating
- Trembling
- Feeling weak or tired
- Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry
- Having trouble sleeping
- Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems
- Having difficulty controlling worry
- Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety
In regards to Generalized Anxiety Disorder, diagnoses includes a constant state of worry with various everyday situations for six months or longer. According to Psycom, one must also experience at least three of the following symptoms:
- Irritability
- Muscle tension
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sleep disturbances
- Easy fatigue
- Restlessness or feeling on edge
Barring any underlying medical conditions (cardiac, hyperthyroidism, respiratory problems) or medication side affects, diagnoses for anxiety disorder may include a psychological questionnaire, questions about symptoms you are experiencing as well as the criteria laid out by the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association.)
Please keep in mind that the above symptoms are common ones related to various anxiety disorders. Each disorder can display different symptoms. Always consult a professional!
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