Just like low mood, we all feel anxious in different ways. These are some of the common symptoms you may experience if you are feeling anxious.

Physical symptoms or changes:

• Muscle tension
• Headaches
• Fatigue or weakness
• Feeling tense and jumpy or restless
• Pounding heart
• Sweating
• Shortness of breath
• Trembling

With your thoughts you might find yourself:

• Expecting the worst or “catastrophising”
• Having trouble concentrating or feeling like your mind has gone blank
• Developing racing thoughts about what might go wrong

Your feelings can be:

• Feelings of apprehension or dread
• Feeling scared or frightened
• Feeling like things are unreal or dreamlike
• Frequently being on edge or grumpy

Your behaviour might be:

• Making excuses so you don’t have to go out or do something
• Avoiding the things that make you anxious – like going somewhere new
• Withdrawing from friends and family

Speak up

If you’re experiencing some of these symptoms and are concerned, talk to your doctor about getting some extra support.