Anxiety

The student may:

• Worry about everyday things for at least six months, even if there is little or no reason to worry about them

• Unable to control their constant worries

• Know that they worry much more than they should

• Frequently ask how to do tasks

• Often ask if they are doing assignments correctly

• Apprehensive to start and work on own

• Frequently question their ability to do tasks

• Seem unsure of themselves and have low self-confidence and self-esteem

• Have a self defeating attitude

• Give up and discontinue effort easily

• Frequently express they will likely fail

• Not smile often

• Seem shy and not seek out help, volunteer, or participate

• Unable to relax

• Have a hard time concentrating

• Easily startled

• Have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

Common body symptoms are:

• Feeling tired for no reason

• Headaches

• Muscle tension and aches

• Having a hard time swallowing

• Trembling or twitching

• Irritable

• Sweating

• Nausea

• Feeling lightheaded

• Feeling out of breath

• Having to go to the bathroom often

• Hot flashes

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