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Anxiety can cause an increase in heart rate, sweating, difficulty breathing, trembling, feeling of dizziness, chest pain, and difficulty sleeping. It can also cause a feeling of being out of control and helpless. People with anxiety can often feel like they are constantly on alert and their symptoms can be very disruptive to their daily lives.

How do I check if I have anxiety?

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) can be a long-term condition. It makes you feel anxious about a wide range of situations and issues, rather than one specific event.

People with GAD feel anxious most days. You may struggle to remember the last time you felt relaxed.

Anxiety can cause physical symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue. It can also cause mental symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, feeling overwhelmed, and difficulty making decisions. If anxiety is causing you distress or affecting your daily life, it is important to talk to your GP as soon as possible. There are treatments available that can help.

Your symptoms may cause you to withdraw from social contact - to avoid feelings of worry and dread.

You may find going to work difficult and stressful. You may take time off sick. This can make you worry more and impact your self-esteem.

If you have generalized anxiety you'll normally experience excessive anxiety and worry for more days than not, for at least 6 months. This worry can be about a number of events or activities, such as work or school performance.

What does anxiety feel like physically?

For many people, physical symptoms of anxiety can include a racing heart, sweating, trembling, and feeling dizzy. You may also experience shortness of breath and trouble sleeping. These symptoms can be incredibly debilitating and make it hard to carry on with your daily life. If you find yourself struggling to go to work or feeling overwhelmed by the thought of going to work, it is important to reach out to a healthcare professional. Talking to a professional can help you to manage your symptoms and find ways to cope with your anxiety.

Can anxiety be triggered for no reason?

Anxiety is often caused by a trigger, which is an event, emotion, or thought which provokes an anxious response. Many people are not aware of their triggers and believe they have become anxious for no reason. Anxiety has evolved as an alarm bell to move us into life-saving action.

If you're anxious because of panic disorder or a specific phobia, you'll usually know what the cause is.

If you have generalized anxiety it may not always be clear what you're feeling anxious about. Not knowing what triggers your anxiety can make it feel worse. You may start to worry that there's no solution.