Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction to stress. For example, you might feel anxious when faced with a difficult problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. It can help you to cope. The anxiety may give you a boost of energy or help you focus. But for people with anxiety disorders, the fear is not temporary and can be overwhelming. 

Signs or symptoms: 

• Pounding heart

• Feeling nervous, restless or tense.

• Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.

• Having an increased heart rate.

• Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation).

• Sweating.

• Trembling.

• Feeling weak or tired.