Anxiety – so what are anxiety disorders. Get the facts with this great infographic.


Over the years we have covered anxiety at some length on PatientTalk.Org. Indeed our blogs on the subject looked at some of the signs and symptoms of anxiety. But also to an interview with a lawyer telling us a bit more about your legal rights if you suffer from anxiety.

As some readers will you I am the parent of an eight year old boy with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or ASD. One of the most common symptoms of autism is, in fact , anxiety. So as you can imagine anxiety is an important issue to us as a family.

Do I was delighted to find this excellent infographic which gives a great overview of the whole area of anxiety.


Anxiety – what are the signs and symptoms of anxiety?


Anxiety is a term which covers a variety of linked medical disorders.

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Over the next few months we will explore them all in more detail.  But in the first instance we would just like to mention a few of the early signs and symptoms of anxiety.

a)      Dry mouth

b)      Irrational worrying

c)       Fast heart rate

d)      Nausea

e)      Feeling of panic

f)       Inability to relax or calm down

g)      Emotionally upset of distressed

h)      Sweating

i)        Trembling and shaking

 


If you are at all concerned that you may be suffering from anxiety it is important that you contact a medical practitioner as soon as possible.  It does not mean you suffer from anxiety but you should get it checked out.