What Is Anxiety

Anxiety is characterised by feelings of fear, dread, and unease. It may cause you to sweat, feel agitated and anxious, and have a racing heart.

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Anxiety raises your heart rate and breathing rate, focusing blood flow to your brain, where it is most needed.

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Common anxiety signs and symptoms include>

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Feeling nervous, restless or tense.

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Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.

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Having an increased heart rate.

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Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)

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Unnecessary Sweating.

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Trembling

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Feeling weak or tired.

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Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry.

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