Search any trending topics and it is not hard to see that anxiety is on the rise. And in a big way. Unlike previous generations, anxiety now impacts people from every walk of life. From school aged children to seniors, affluent to poor, our society is suffering from anxiety now more than ever. In fact, stress, anxiety, depression has become so common that for some it seems like the norm. Worse, than that so many people don’t even realize they are suffering from anxiety.
Here are some common signs of anxiety:
- Stomach/digestion issues
- Neck stiffness/pain
- Light headed and dizzy feelings
- Burning sensation on skin
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Restlessness
- Heart palpitations/chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Irritability
- Nausea
- Feelings of fear
- Hopelessness and/or depression
- Fatigue
- Weakness in extremities (arms/legs)
- Tingling or electric feeling
- Numbness
- Headache
- Pulsing in ear
- Difficulty resting and relaxing