The below list consists of common symptoms of anxiety. Some of the symptoms might be caused by other health related issues. Please read the list and examine which of the following symptoms do you experience right now or which of the following symptoms you have when you are very anxious.
It is normal to have some level of anxiety (green one) when excited or talking about emotional issues.
This practice aims to help you be more aware of your signs of anxiety and in results helps to regulate it better. Only with well regulated anxiety it is possible to experience emotions and address emotional issues.
| Manifestations & Symptoms |
Anxiety Level |
Somatomotor manifestations (striated muscle patterns):
- Muscles of the hand (moving of the thumb)
- The mouth (rabbit-like movement)
- Forearm (clenching the fist)
- Tension in the upper arm, shoulders, neck
- Tension in the muscles of the face
|
Low
↓ |
- Clenched the jaws
- Tension in the vocal cords
- Tension in the intercostal muscles (frequent sighs)
- Tension in the belly
- Tension in the lower muscles of the back
- Legs (tension or restless legs)
- Tension from the head to toes
|
Medium |
Sympathetic reactions:
- Dry mouth and throat, dry eyes
- Vaginal dryness
- Sweating in armpits, sweating of the palms
- Cold hands
- Blushing
- Acceleration of heart rate and force
- Shivering
|
High |
Parasympathetic reactions:
- Light-headedness, dizziness, fainting
- Constipation, diarrhea, urge to urinate
- Nausea, over-secretion of digestive hydrochloric acid
- Wobbly legs, weepiness
Manifestations of cognitive/perceptual patterns:
- Disturbances in thought processes (incoherent, delayed, accelerated)
- Disturbances in thought content (orientation towards time/place/persons)
- Disturbances in perception (visual/auditory acuity, tunnel vision, tinnitus, hallucinations, dissociation)
|
↓
Very High |
