• Muscle tension
• Sweating
• Nausea
• Cold, clammy hands
• Difficulty swallowing due to decreased saliva production
• Hyper vigilance – overly aware, alert or jumpy due to nervous energy
• Gastrointestinal discomfort – pain or uneasiness in gut
• Diarrhea
• Increased blood pressure
• Erratic breathing patterns – shortness of breath or rapid breathing
• Increased heart rate – racing heart beat
• Fatigue – physical or mental weariness
• Insomnia
• Irritability – easily annoyed or exasperated; touchiness or sensitivity
• Feelings of impending doom
• Feelings of unreality
• Numbness or tingling
• Hot flashes or chills
• Feelings of being out of control or going crazy^1,10

Diagnosis

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is diagnosed when worry is present more days than not for at least 6 months.¹ The diagnosis also requires that the symptoms not be attributable to a mood disorder (such as bipolar disorder) or a psychotic disorder (such as schizophrenia).¹³

Additional Information about Anxiety

1. Anxiety Overview
2. Common causes of anxiety
3. Help me choose a natural and alternative treatment for anxiety
4. Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of anxiety
5. Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of anxiety
6. Cited Sources and Additional Reading for anxiety