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Warning Signs - Anxiety
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Anxiety - a combination of mental and physical symptoms that accompany a perceived or real threat. Symptoms include changes in blood pressure, sweating, a feeling of dread or panic and agitation.
If you or someone you know are experiencing these symptoms or warning signs seek medical attention:
| • | Avoidance of places or situations associated with anxiety |
| • | Insomnia |
| • | General worry accompanied by any combination of irritability, difficulty swallowing, fatigue, profuse sweating, heart pounding, dizziness, trembling, nausea |
| • | Fear that strikes suddenly and without any apparent reason |
| • | Chronic headaches, muscle tension or muscle aches |
| • | Worry about health, money, family, work or routine life events . |
| • | Repeated and unwanted thoughts or rituals that seem impossible to control |
Source: www.camh.net |
