Managing Anxiety in Medical Situations
Common Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder Anxiety disorders manifest themselves in several different ways. While there's a broad diversity of symptoms, we'll discuss some of the most common ones that patients experience. These are symptoms you'll likely come across when encountering situations that cause you medical anxiety. Excessive worry. This is typically the main symptom of generalized anxiety disorder. You might find yourself constantly worried about various aspects of your life, including your health. Restlessness. You may feel a sense of unease that makes it impossible to relax or sit still. Inability to focus or concentrate. Your thoughts may keep shifting from one thing to another, making it difficult to focus on any single idea for long. Tense muscles and unexplained aches. Physical signs of anxiety are quite common, and these may include muscle tension, headaches, or other unexplained aches and pains in the body. Trouble falling or staying asleep. Anxiety often int...