Anxiety Resources

Normal anxiety is usually short-term and related to a stressor. It doesn't cause significant distress, and is resolved in a short time. Occasional anxiety is a normal (and usually beneficial) part of life. It is normal to feel anxious at times, such as before a job interview, during an important school project or speaking in front of the class.

Normal levels of anxiety lie on one end of a spectrum and may present as low levels of fear or apprehension, mild sensations of muscle tightness and sweating, or doubts about your ability to complete a task. Importantly, symptoms of normal anxiety do not negatively interfere with daily functioning

Anxiety Disorder persists over time, may not be related to a stressor, and impacts daily life functions.

Possible physical effects of anxiety:

• a churning feeling in stomach

• feeling light-headed or dizzy

• pins and needles

• feeling restless or unable to sit still

• headaches, backache or other aches and pains

• faster breathing

• sweating or hot flashes

• sleep problems

• grinding your teeth, especially at night

• nausea

Possible effects on your mind from Anxiety:

• feeling tense, nervous or unable to relax

• having a sense of dread, or fearing the worst

• feeling like the world is speeding up or slowing down

• feeling like you can't stop worrying, or that bad things will happen if you stop worrying