Feeling Anxious?

The causes of anxiety are often the same as the causes of general stress and may include: family concerns, loss of a loved one, traumatic events, problems with friends, problems at school, and loneliness, as well as sickness or injury.

• Worry, fearfulness, and dread
• Impaired concentration
• Feeling restless or on edge
• Avoidance of others
• Irritability
• Confusion
• Fear that you are dying or going crazy
• Nervousness and jumpiness
• Self-consciousness and insecurity
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Racing heartbeat
• Chest pain
• Hot flashes or chills
• Cold and clammy hands
• Stomach upset or queasiness
• Frequent urination or diarrhea
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Dizziness
• Twitches and jitters
• Muscle tension
• Behavioral problems

• If you experience any combination of these symptoms for more than a month it is important to seek the guidance of a mental health professional. Since these symptoms can be caused by physical conditions, it is advised that you talk to a general health doctor as well as a counselor or psychologist.
• Anxiety is associated with a variety of mental health conditions and can be treated, at any age or stage, through counseling.