Detoxifying Anxiety

Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Sometimes, the cause of anxiety is easy to spot, while other times it may not be. Everyone feels some level of anxiety once in a while. But overwhelming, recurring, or “out of nowhere” dread can deeply impact people. When anxiety interferes like this, talking to a therapist can help.

Diagnosing anxiety depends on a person’s feelings of worry, so symptoms will vary. Personality, co-occurring mental health conditions, and other factors may explain a person’s symptoms.

Anxiety can cause intrusive or obsessive thoughts. A person with anxiety may feel confused or find it hard to concentrate. Feeling restless or frustrated can also be a sign of anxiety. Other people with anxiety may feel depressed. Symptoms of anxiety can also be physical.

Anxiety can cause overly tense muscles or high blood pressure. Trembling, sweating, a racing heartbeat, dizziness, and insomnia can also come from anxiety.

Anxiety may even cause headaches, digestive problems, difficulty breathing, and nausea.

If physical symptoms of anxiety are severe and sudden, it may be a panic attack.