Signs of anxiety, fear, and stress
YOUR BEHAVIOR
an increase or decrease in your energy and activity levels
an increase in irritability, with outbursts of anger and frequent arguing
having trouble relaxing or sleeping
crying frequently
worrying excessively
wanting to be alone most of the time
blaming other people for everything
having difficulty communicating or listening
having difficultly giving or accepting help
inability to have fun
an increase in substance use such as alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs
YOUR BODY:
Having stomachaches or diarrhea
Having headaches and other pains
Losing your appetite or eating too much
Sweating or having chills
Getting tremors or muscle twitches
Being easily startled
YOUR EMOTIONS
Being anxious or fearful
Feeling depressed
Feeling guilty
Feeling angry
Feeling heroic, euphoric, or invulnerable
not caring about anything
feeling overwhelmed by sadness
YOUR THINKING
Having trouble remembering things
Feeling confused
Having trouble thinking clearly and concentrating
Having difficult making decisions