Anxiety disorders are not just feelings of nervousness or worrying. Everyone feels “anxious” from time to time, but constant symptoms of anxiety disorders may mean you have anxiety. Nervousness is often a rational reaction to a stressful situation, where anxiety tends to be more extreme. Mental health issues can be dangerous when self-diagnosed. If you think you may have anxiety, it is important that you talk to an adult, and go to a doctor to be sure. Anxiety is a disorder that many people struggle with. It interrupts their daily activities, and can be a huge burden on one’s life.
You may have anxiety if-
You have trouble sleeping often, and you can’t seem to turn your brain off at night. (see GAD)
You have a particular irrational fear that is more than a basic fear, and may interrupt daily activities in a major way (see specific phobias)
You experience flashbacks to traumatic events (see PTSD)
You have Chronic indigestion
You constantly have intense feelings of worry or stress, and it interferes with your daily life. ( see GAD)
You have panic attacks, which are sudden, gripping feelings of fear, and are often accompanied by physical symptoms such as chest pain, trouble breathing, and dizziness. (see panic disorder)
You experience perfectionism to the point that you cannot begin working until your space is organized, or some form of that. (see OCD)
You tend to have compulsive behaviors, or sudden urges to do things, both mentally and physically, such as thinking a phrase over and over, or washing your hands. (see OCD)
You constantly worry you are being judged, and have many more, stronger insecurities than the average person. (see social anxiety)
