It’s normal to feel worried from time to time due to events that occur around and to you in life. This might be because something out of the ordinary happens, and even if it is a good thing, these minor adjustments and interruptions can make us feel uncomfortable and out of place for a brief amount of time.
However, if you have an anxiety illness, as some people undoubtedly have, our natural propensity to worry about things and, to some degree, to look for the worst in everything can become a problem that impacts you in all aspects of life and won't let you go. It has the potential to take over your whole life and, in certain situations, even lead to depression.
It can be tough to tell whether you have anxiety since it manifests itself in so many different ways, including social anxiety, panic attacks, various phobias, and more. Read on to learn about some of the symptoms of anxiety, and if you believe you are suffering, schedule an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.
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Excessive Worry
Anxiety is linked to a wide range of different terms. The most common, and one with which most individuals would have heard of, is generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD. When someone has GAD, they are too worried about everything, whether it is a little problem or something more serious. The main issue with GAD is that it is a long-term disorder that can last for months or even years, and a proper diagnosis can only be established after six months. When you are diagnosed, however, your doctor might be able to prescribe medication that will help with other issues linked to anxiety, including sleep aids, or they might put you in touch with a TRT provider.
Because of the condition's long-term nature, it makes dealing with every other element of life exceedingly challenging. It causes tiredness, energy difficulties and may also influence your weight, leading you to gain or lose pounds that you don't want to gain or lose.
Sleep Issues
Another issue related to anxiety is difficulty falling or staying asleep for a whole night. Of course, there will always be moments when sleep is difficult to come by; if you have an important event the following day that you must not be late for, or if something is scary or exciting (or both), sleep might seem impossible. It's difficult to sleep if you're unwell and can't get comfortable because you have a fever or clogged nose. There are several causes, but if it is more than a one-time occurrence and occurs regularly, the cause may be anxiety.
What makes things worse is that when you can't sleep and wake up in the middle of the night, your mind wanders to all the difficulties you're dealing with, and the concerns circle in your head. Financial troubles, marital issues, embarrassing things you said or did, and a variety of other factors will make sleep even more difficult to come by. So it's a vicious cycle in which you can't sleep because you're nervous, and then you're even more anxious because you can't sleep and allow your body and mind to rest completely.
Irrational Fears
Although, as previously said, worry is often pervasive, it can also be much more concentrated, focusing on a particular problem that becomes much greater than it would normally be. Your phobias are often the basis of the problem, and no matter what this irrational fear (what a phobia is) is, it will become bigger and more terrible when anxiety takes hold.
When this occurs, the terror may become intolerable. It may hinder you from enjoying your normal life because you are so scared of your unique scenario that you think you have no control over it. If this happens, you will be labelled with an anxiety disorder.
Muscle Tension
Are your muscles continually tense, even if you aren't aware of it? Perhaps you've had the sensation for so long that it feels normal, and it's only when you stop to think about it that you realize how tense you actually are. If your jaw is clenched and you are grinding your teeth, or if your fists are twisted into balls, or if your shoulders are raised higher than they should be, you may be suffering from anxiety.
When your muscles are always tight, you will have difficulty sleeping, which is one issue, but it may also lead to injury since tense muscles do not have the suppleness to move as easily and can therefore be injured in circumstances where they would not be if they were less stressed.
Exercising regularly is a great approach to relieve muscular tension and give your body greater flexibility. Working out can also make you feel less nervous in certain circumstances because of the hormones produced in your body, so it can help you feel better in various ways.