How Anxiety Symptoms Can Affect Your Day
Anxiety can affect how you feel, think, and move through your day. Persistent worry, physical tension, or fear of certain situations can make it harder to concentrate, connect with others, or feel comfortable in familiar surroundings.
At Scottsdale Providence, we look at how these symptoms are affecting your life, not just whether they fit a diagnosis. We take time to understand what you are experiencing, identify patterns, and help you determine the level of support you need.
How common is anxiety?
62%
of respondents reported experiencing some degree of anxiety
31%
of all adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their life
19.1%
of adults in America had an anxiety disorder as of 2001-2003
Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety can affect your thoughts, physical comfort, and behavior. Symptoms vary depending on the person and the type of anxiety they experience, but may include:
- Persistent worry that is difficult to manage
- Restlessness or feeling on edge
- Difficulty concentrating
- Muscle tension
- A racing heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Trouble sleeping
- Intense fear in social situations
- Avoiding places or activities because of fear
- Panic attacks
You do not need to experience every symptom to ask for help. At Scottsdale Providence, we take time to understand how these experiences are affecting your life and help you determine what kind of care may be appropriate.
