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