Understanding anxiety symptoms is the first step to feeling better
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When your body and mind feel like they're betraying you
The physical symptoms are terrifying. Heart racing, can't breathe, dizzy, sick - you've probably been to A&E convinced something's seriously wrong, only to be told "it's just anxiety."
But it doesn't feel like "just" anything. The symptoms are real, frightening, and disrupting every part of your life. You need someone who understands that anxiety symptoms aren't "all in your head" - they're real experiences that need real help.
Learn to recognise and manage your anxiety symptoms
Understanding why your body creates these symptoms - and learning how to calm them - changes everything. Our Glasgow therapists help you decode your body's anxiety signals and develop personalized strategies for relief.
Physical Anxiety Symptoms:
Racing or pounding heart
Shortness of breath or hyperventilation
Chest pain or tightness
Dizziness or feeling faint
Sweating or hot flashes
Trembling or shaking
Nausea or stomach problems
Muscle tension and aches
Fatigue despite restlessness
Headaches
Mental & Emotional Symptoms:
Racing thoughts
Constant worry
Feeling of impending doom
Difficulty concentrating
Mind going blank
Irritability
Feeling on edge
Fear of losing control
Sense of unreality
Behavioral Symptoms:
Avoiding triggers
Seeking constant reassurance
Checking behaviors
Procrastination
Restlessness
Sleep problems
Appetite changes
Social withdrawal
Your symptoms are real. Your suffering is valid. And most importantly - help is available.
faqs
Common questions about anxiety symptoms
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Always get medical symptoms checked first. Once physical causes are ruled out, the pattern of symptoms (especially if they occur during stress) often points to anxiety.
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Anxiety triggers your fight-or-flight response, flooding your body with stress hormones. This creates real physical changes - it's not imaginary or "made up."
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While anxiety symptoms feel terrible, they're not dangerous. However, the stress of chronic anxiety can impact your health over time, which is why treatment is important.
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