According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 19.1% of adults in the United States have experienced anxiety in the past year. I would dare to say that at some point or another, we’ve all experienced anxiety of some sort. Whether it is the stress from work, children, household responsibilities, or others, as humans we might find something to worry about.
Often we can find ourselves living in a constant state of anxiety without even noticing because we are unable to recognize the symptoms. Below is a brief list of additional symptoms that may indicate that an individual is struggling with anxiety. While the list is not exhaustive, it can point you into the right direction. I do encourage you to seek professional help in order to explore an official diagnosis and get the help that you need.
Depression and anxiety are linked
Anxiety and constant worry can often trigger symptoms of depression due to the lifestyle that anxiety drives people to have. Constant worrying and being overly busy can get lonely. The same is also true for depression as it can trigger symptoms of anxiety.
Panic attacks and anxiety attacks are different
Although these two might have similar symptoms, they differ in intensity and cause. Anxiety attacks are caused by an actual perceived threat and a panic attack can happen with or without a threat. A panic attack is usually more intense.
Children and adolescents are at risk too
It is clear that children and adolescents can struggle with mental health as well. Many people who are later on diagnosed with an anxiety disorder are able to identify that their symptoms started before age 21.
You don’t have to struggle alone. Cognitive behavioral therapy as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are evidenced-based practices that can help in the treatment of anxiety. If you or anyone you know is struggling with anxiety, please contact us.
