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Anxiety Symptoms

Symptoms: Emotional (Vigilance and Scanning)
1. Nervousness
2. Irritability
3. Dread
4. Insomnia
5. Exaggerated startle response
6. Easily distracted and Unable to concentrate
Symptoms: Motor tension
1. Muscle twitching or Tremors
2. Restlessness
3. Shakiness
4. Fatigue
5. Muscle aches or tension (similar to Fibromyalgia)
6. Paresthesias
Symptoms: Autonomic hyperactivity
1. Cardiopulmonary symptoms
  1. Palpitations or tachycardia
  2. Shortness of Breath
  3. Dyspnea on exertion
  4. Chest Pain
  5. Sweating or cold palms
  6. Diaphoresis
2. Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary symptoms
  1. Choking sensation or Globus Hystericus
  2. Dysphagia
  3. Heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux
  4. Nausea or Vomiting
  5. Abdominal Pain
  6. Anorexia
  7. Frequent urination
3. Neurologic symptoms
  1. Dizziness, light headedness or Faintness
  2. Headache
References
1. Zal (1995) Fam Pract Recert 17(10):17
2. Walley (1994) Am Fam Physician 50(8):1745

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