Sometimes anxiety comes in like a thief — sneaking into your life in subtle ways that you don’t even notice. And I’m saying this because I have felt it. At times, I felt like something was “off” & I couldn’t quite tell why. Looking back, I now see how my anxiety was acting. And if you have felt the same way, these 9 subtle symptoms may sound familiar to you.
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Always Tired for No Reason
If you wake up tired even when you get a good night’s rest, it could be anxiety. Overthinking & worrying are mental marathons, eating up energy even when you’re not awake. Gradually, this unseen weariness will have you wondering what’s wrong with you all the time.
Can’t Focus on Anything
You know how it is when you read the same paragraph again & again and cannot comprehend the words anymore? It is anxiety that fills your head with thoughts that are distracting & hard to concentrate on. In your office, when talking with someone, when you’re doing something you enjoy, this inability to focus can become exhausting & isolating.
Fidgeting All the Time
Are you tapping your foot, clawing your nails, or always moving your position? These little repetitive motions can be your body’s release valve for nervous energy. They may be quirky, but they are usually symptoms of some kind of anxiety or stress you never fully realized was there.
Stomach Acting Up
Anxiety doesn’t just affect your mind; it can upset your stomach too. If you regularly bloat, are nauseous, or have stomach aches with no clear medical reason, anxiety could be to blame. The gut & brain are tightly linked, so your mood may be reflected in your digestive system.
Easily Annoyed by Everything
Are tiny things – like slow cars or a lost object – bothering you more than usual? Anxiety will also make you a little more sensitive & a little more hyperactive. You may think this is a sign of depression, but in reality, it’s due to mental fatigue wearing you down.
Can’t Sleep or Stay Asleep
Being awake in the night, reliving the day, or stressing about tomorrow is a classic sign of anxiety. Even if you do sleep, you will wake up repeatedly because your mind is just not going anywhere. This insufficient sleep can intensify anxiety in the long run — a vicious circle.
Unexplained Muscle Tension
Are your shoulders always scrunched up? When you’re anxious, your muscles contract without you even knowing it. And, in the long run, it’ll result in ongoing stiffness & soreness in your neck, back, or jaw. It might feel all physical, but the pain is always stress related.
Avoidance of Certain Situations
You ever refuse a party, or flinch from a meeting because “it’s just not worth it”. When you’re anxious, some things are so overwhelming & you’ll try your best to not do them.
Frequent Procrastination
Procrastination isn’t always about being lazy. If you’ve ever put something off because starting felt overwhelming, anxiety might be at work. The fear of failing & being criticized can make avoidance feel like the easiest option.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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