{"id":17575,"date":"2022-10-30T18:19:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T01:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/6-physical-signs-that-warn-you-suffer-from-anxiety\/"},"modified":"2022-10-30T18:19:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T01:19:27","slug":"6-physical-signs-that-warn-you-suffer-from-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.despertarmagia.com\/6-physical-signs-that-warn-you-suffer-from-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"6 physical signs that warn you suffer from anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One in four people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year, and eight in 100 people experience a combination of anxiety and depression in a given week<\/strong>. Anxiety is more common than you think and the symptoms are not limited to worry, restlessness and dread. Anxiety can manifest physically.<\/p>\n

Kemmy Gichaba, renowned osteopath and founder of Holistic Impact<\/em> to find out the six physical signs that you might be experiencing anxiety.<\/p>\n

Related news<\/h5>\n

sleeping problems<\/h2>\n

Lack of sleep can indicate anxiety in several ways.<\/p>\n

Kemmy said: \u00abHave Sleeping problems<\/strong> either waking up several times during the night<\/strong> either not feeling rested<\/strong> when he wakes up they are symptoms of anxiety\u00bb.<\/p>\n

The NHS site lists insomnia as a physical symptom<\/strong> of generalized anxiety disorder, so if you’re having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you should look into it.<\/p>\n

your jaw<\/h2>\n

The NHS site says that muscle aches, tension and dry mouth<\/strong> they are physical signs that you feel anxious.<\/p>\n

Kemmy said: \u00abClenching or grinding your jaw during the day or night<\/strong> It could be due to anxiety.<\/p>\n

This is also known as bruxism <\/strong>and can cause facial pain, headaches, worn teeth, ear pain, and sleep disturbances.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

Visit a dentist to look for signs of teeth grinding; you may be prescribed a mouth guard or splint.\n<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can try muscle relaxation exercises or cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce stress and anxiety.\n<\/p>\n

Headaches<\/h2>\n

Headaches are related to most of the physical and mental symptoms of anxiety.\n<\/p>\n

Kemmy said: \u00abThe lack of sleep, overthinking, tense shoulders due to fear or dread, and tension in the upper back<\/strong> are symptoms of anxiety and can translate into Headaches<\/strong>\u00ab.\n<\/p>\n

Most of the time, these headaches will be tension-type headaches that go away within a few hours, but they can last for several days.\n<\/p>\n

if you have headaches several times a week<\/strong> or if they are severe, you should see a doctor.\n<\/p>\n

Digestive problems<\/h2>\n

People often say that they feel anxiety in the stomach or intestine<\/strong>and this is not false.\n<\/p>\n

Anxiety and worry can upset the balance of digestion, slowing it down or speeding it up too much.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

This can lead to either end of the scale: bloating, constipation and pain, or diarrhea and frequent trips to the bathroom.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

Kemmy explained: \u201cWhen you constantly worry, you can develop a nervous digestive system.\n<\/p>\n

\u00abThis can translate to stomach pains, IBS, acid reflux and diarrhea.\u00bb\n<\/p>\n

Difficulty breathing<\/h2>\n

Panic attacks are characterized by a short, shallow breathing<\/strong> What is it hard to control<\/strong>and general anxiety is similar.\n<\/p>\n

The NHS lists shortness of breath and a noticeably strong, rapid, or irregular heartbeat as symptoms of anxiety.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

Kemmy said: \u201cOne of the main symptoms I experienced with anxiety was holding my breath and not breathing properly.\n<\/p>\n

Or, you may find that your breathing is shallow and you feel like you can’t take a deep breath. \u00abYou may also feel pressure in your chest.\u00bb\n<\/p>\n

Avoid or change plans<\/h2>\n

While your social life is not a physical symptom, if you avoid or change plans all the time<\/strong>you and others can physically notice it.\n<\/p>\n

Kemmy said: \u201cIf you are anxious, you may find yourself making excuses not to meet friends because it triggers anxiety.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\u00abOr you can do things like change your way home to avoid spaces that cause you anxiety\u00bb<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n

The NHS website adds: \u201cYour symptoms may cause you to withdraw from social contact (seeing family and friends) to avoid feelings of worry and fear.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cYou may also find it difficult and stressful to go to work, and you may take time off due to illness.\n<\/p>\n

\u00abThese actions can make you worry about yourself even more and increase your lack of self-esteem.\u00bb\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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