…as if anything you do or say around others will be judged or ridiculed. You might yearn to connect with more people on a deeper level, yet anxiety keeps you feeling lonely and isolated, unable to share yourself fully.
…tension in your body, difficulty relaxing, sleep disruption, or feeling constantly "on edge." This can feel as if you are constantly achy, experiencing GI distress, or fatigue, making it harder to concentrate or feel settled in your day to day life.
…difficult to control worry, as if your mind habitually fixates on the worst possible scenario. You might even have racing thoughts, wearing you out with a mental parade of all the things that could go wrong.
…fear of panic attacks, blindsided by sudden and unbearable fear, dread, or thoughts you might be dying or losing your mind. Often accompanied by a racing heart, sweating, hyperventilation, or difficulty breathing, panic attacks are frequently a scary experience. You might have even altered your daily routine to avoid things that could trigger panic, leading to a restricted lifestyle.
