Symptoms of anxiety disorders

Physical symptoms:

rapid or irregular heartbeat, feeling as if you are having a heart attack

stomach problems (gnawing feeling, nausea, diarrhea, irritated bowel syndrome)

breathing heavily, shortness of breath

difficulty in swallowing

sweating, or feeling cold and clammy

headaches, lightheadedness or dizziness

muscle tension and pains

chronic fatigue

difficulty falling or staying asleep

insomnia

hot flashes or chills

chest pain

rubbery legs, tingling in fingers or toes

frequent urination

Emotional and psychological symptoms:

a general sense of apprehension and dread

nervousness

jumpiness

poor memory

lack of concentration

extreme exhaustion

fearfulness or terror

isolation from others

strong desire to escape

feeling incredibly self-conscious and insecure

feeling of being overwhelmed

fear that you are losing your mind

fear of going crazy, of dying

fear of losing control

frequently feel like crying for no reason

feeling angry and lack of patience

fear of madness, impending death

feelings of being outside yourself, being cut off from reality

feeling worried all the time, tired, irritable
By Yury Bayarski