Please scroll to the bottom of this page for an extensive list of anxiety symptoms. Or, if you have a high-speed Internet connection, you might want to begin by viewing this video:
While all of the symptoms listed can be fully attributed to anxiety, the same symptoms could also be caused by other illnesses. Therefore, it's a good idea to get a physical examination from a medical professional to confirm that your symptoms are not indicative of a more serious condition.
Knowing that what you're feeling is a normal result of anxiety can be a great relief. It's for this reason that many anxiety books and programs spend an enormous amount of time talking about symptoms. A lot of comfort can be gained in knowing that what you're experiencing is not unusual. Therefore, if you think that you'd benefit from additional confirmation about your particular symptoms, you might want to perform additional research or consult with your doctor. You may have some of the symptoms listed above, most of them, or perhaps others that aren't listed. There are many more, and you could literally fill volumes with a discussion of all the ways in which anxiety manifests in various sensations and behaviors.
However, it's not really necessary to figure out all the mind-body connections before working on anxiety. So even if you do take additional steps to satisfy your concerns, also start moving forward with our anxiety self treatment techniques. The stress that you're adding to the symptoms you're worried about is probably not doing anything to help them anyway - more likely it's just exacerbating the condition. You may find that as you start learning how to cope with anxiety, whatever the symptom is that's bothering you might just disappear.
Also, while it's helpful to confirm that your symptoms are being caused by anxiety, without managing the anxiety itself you'll eventually probably just find other sensations to worry about.
OTHER ANXIETY SYMPTOMS
The following is a more extensive list of symptoms frequently mentioned by anxiety sufferers:
"acidic stomach", "acne problems", "argumentative thoughts", "arm pain", "avoid going outside", "avoid interacting with other people", "back pain", "body tension", "butterflies in the stomach", "chest pain", "chest tightness", "chills", "cold feet", "cold hands", "compulsions", "confusion", "constant fatigue", "desire to escape", "diarrhea", "difficulty breathing", "difficulty concentrating", "difficulty relaxing", "difficulty sleeping", "difficulty walking", "disturbing thoughts", "dizziness", "dreaminess", "dry mouth", "easily startled", "easily tired", "emotional withdrawal", "excessive sweating", "fatigue", "fear of dying", "fear of public speaking", "fear that you're going crazy", "feeling alone", "feeling cold or clammy", "feeling nervous", "feeling on edge", "feeling out of control", "feeling insecure", "feeling self-conscious", "feeling shaky", "feelings of apprehension", "feelings of depersonalization / derealization", "feelings of doom", "feelings of dread", "feelings of embarrassment", "feelings of going crazy", "feelings of panic", "feelings of unreality", "frequent indigestion", "frequent thoughts of danger", "frequent worrying", "general fearfulness", "grinding teeth", "headaches", "heart palpitations", "heart pounding", "heartburn", "hostile feelings", "hot flashes", "impatience", "increased awareness of the heart beat", "insomnia", "intense fear", "introversion", "irregular heart beat", "irritability", "irritable bowel syndrome", "irritation with others", "isolation from social interaction", "jaw pain", "jumpiness", "leg pain", "lightheadedness", "loss of sense of humor", "low self-esteem", "lower back pain", "memory problems", "migraine headaches", "mitral valve prolapse", "mood swings", "moodiness", "muscle aches", "muscle soreness", "muscle tension", "nausea", "neck pain", "nervousness", "numbness in hands", "obsessions", "obsessive thoughts", "overly analytical", "overreactions", "overwhelming worry", "panic", "paranoia", "rapid heart beat", "restlessness", "rigid body movement", "rubbery legs", "shakiness", "shortness of breath", "shoulder pain", "shyness", "skin problems", "sleep disturbance", "sleep too much", "sleeplessness / insomnia", "social isolation", "stomach cramps", "stomach problems", "stress sensations", "sweaty palms", "tense feelings", "tension headaches", "tingling in fingers", "tingling in hands", "tingling in toes", "trembling", "trouble falling asleep", "trouble staying asleep", "trouble thinking clearly", "uneasiness", "upset stomach", "various phobias", "wheezing", "worry about death", "worry about illness", "worry about the future"
