Symptoms of anxiety – check list - Psychotherapy Lisbon

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

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