Anxiety Symptoms through Panic Attacks
"The most Common Symptoms of Panic Attacks"
Anxiety symptoms can radically affect a person’s quality of life or pass nearly unnoticed by everyone but themselves. Anxiety attacks, often referred to as panic attacks, are obvious indicators but there are other more subtle anxiety symptoms.
Everyone occasionally has problems falling asleep but when a person consistently can’t fall asleep or wakes up several times during the night for no reason, this disruption in sleep habits may be an indication that something isn’t right. Nightmares are also a common symptom. A change in appetite and increased worrying are also anxiety symptoms that should not be ignored.
Anxiety attacks may not be obvious to everyone but are characterized by a vague feeling of apprehension, as if something terrible is about to happen. In extreme cases, a person may begin to tremble, perspire heavily or become short of breath. The worry that something is physically wrong with them may make the attack worse and sends many people to hospital emergency rooms, thinking they may be having a coronary episode. Pain and numbness are also common symptoms, as are unexplained skin rashes. Some people may develop sensitivity to light or sound, or feel as if their head is encircled by a tight band.
Anxiety symptoms, unfortunately, rarely happen in privacy. You may notice a co-worker suddenly look worried or start to cry; these and other anxiety symptoms can cause people to lose their jobs or voluntarily quit rather than suffer their episodes in public. Some people who are usually easy going develop trouble keeping their temper in check or weep easily at something as insignificant as breaking a pencil point. They may experience trouble concentrating or be irritable at inappropriate times.
The important thing is to recognize the illness and get it treated. If a friend or co-worker begins to display symptoms of anxiety beyond the ordinary concerns of life, step in and encourage them to get their condition treated. Far from taking offense, most people are grateful to know it’s not “all in the head” and will appreciate your concern. Anxiety can be successfully treated with medication, therapy or both.
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