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Quick Facts: What Are the Symptoms of High Anxiety?

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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in the United States. An estimated 40 million adults in the U.S. (18%) have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.

People with an anxiety disorder may experience symptoms such as:

– Feeling anxious, restless or tense
– Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
– Having an increased heart rate
– Sweating
– Trembling or shaking.
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How Can You Tell if Someone Has Social Anxiety?

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Social anxiety can be difficult to define because it can manifest in different ways for different people. In general, social anxiety is characterized by feelings of intense fear or nervousness in social situations, such as meeting new people, public speaking, or attending parties. These fears can lead to avoidance of these situations altogether. For some people, social anxiety may also include physical symptoms like sweating, heart palpitations, or dizziness.

There are a number of conditions that can mimic social anxiety disorder (SAD), including other types of anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and specific phobias. Depression is another condition that can share similar symptoms with SAD. It’s important to seek professional help to accurately diagnose SAD so that appropriate treatment can be started.
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Anxiety

It Might Be Anxiety, but It Could Be Something Else

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Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease. It can be mild or severe, and it can last for a short time or a long time. Anxiety disorders are a type of mental illness, and they are one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. There are many different types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder (SAD), and specific phobias. Symptoms of anxiety can include feeling restless or irritable, having trouble sleeping, sweating, racing heartbeats, trembling, and feeling like you’re going to vomit or have a heart attack.

If you have symptoms of anxiety that are interfering with your life or causing you distress, it’s important to see a doctor or mental health professional to find out if you have an anxiety disorder. They can do an evaluation and provide a diagnosis. If you do have an anxiety disorder, there are effective treatments available that can help reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
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How Did You First Realize You Had a Brain Tumor?

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I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May of 2017. My first signs were actually back in February. I started having really bad migraines that were different from any I had experienced before. They were much more intense and would last for days at a time. I also started having nausea and vomiting with them, which is not something I typically experience with migraines. In addition to the migraines, I also began having balance issues and difficulty walking. My husband noticed that I was stumbling a lot, and it was getting progressively worse.

I finally went to the doctor in March, after my husband insisted that something was wrong. They did a CT scan and found what appeared to be a mass on my brain. I was then referred to a neurosurgeon for further testing. An MRI confirmed that there was indeed a mass on my brain, and After several more tests, it was determined that it was cancerous and needed to be removed immediately.
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Covid Anxiety: How to Manage Your Anxiety During the Pandemic

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Covid anxiety is a normal and expected response to the global pandemic. It is characterized by fear, worry, and stress about contracting the virus or passing it on to others. Many people are also struggling with grief and loss during this time. While it is normal to feel these things, it is important to find healthy ways to cope with them. If you find that your anxiety is impacting your daily life or causing you distress, please reach out for help from a mental health professional.
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Physical Anxiety

What Physical Problems Can Anxiety Cause?

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Anxiety can cause a host of physical problems. These include, but are not limited to, chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, stomach upset, dizziness, and headaches. In some cases, anxiety can even lead to a full-blown panic attack. While most of these physical symptoms are not dangerous in and of themselves, they can be extremely discomforting and disruptive. If left unchecked, anxiety can also lead to more serious health problems such as high blood pressure and ulcers.
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