How do I know if Im having anxiety without going to a doctor?

There may be signs of an anxiety disorder, some of which may be physical symptoms: Trembling, twitching, or shaking Feeling a fullness in the throat or chest Having difficulty catching your breath Feeling like your heart is pounding Feeling dizzy or lightheaded Sweating or cold, clammy hands Feeling jumpy Having aches, tense muscles, or soreness Feeling extremely tired Having trouble falling asleep or getting a good night’s rest You might also have symptoms that impact your emotions, thoughts, or behavior, like: Feeling restless Feeling on edge or keyed up Being angry or irritable Worrying about everyday decisions for several days in a row Fearing that something bad is going to happen Feeling doomed Becoming easily distracted Having difficulty concentrating Feeling like your mind goes blank Finding it hard to do your work or normal activities It’s not just the symptoms of an anxiety disorder but also how you react to them that can disrupt your life. You may: Frequently avoid certain places or things Consistently drink or use drugs to numb your feelings Consider harming yourself or others Start working all the time to occupy your mind Pull away from other people and become isolated Have an explosive temper when things go wrong Find it hard to express your opinion or be assertive Focus on what isn’t going well or what could go wrong Not give yourself enough credit when you do well or accomplish something

As well as feeling apprehensive and worried (possibly without knowing why), you may experience some of the following physical symptoms: Tense muscles Trembling Churning stomach Nausea Diarrhoea Headache Backache Heart palpitations Numbness or "pins and needles" in arms, hands or legs Sweating/flushing

I always identified my anxiety by the feeling I get in my gut. It's like you feel guilty but you have nothing to feel guilty about. Or it's the feeling you feeling you get when you miss a step on the staircase.

I can check on the website's Anxiety Guide and try to identy it. On the other hand, I can ask for the help of my close ones to help me figure out what's going on.

You could try checking out the Anxiety self-help guide here on 7Cups to see if any of it fits you, or ask yourself this: is it negatively impacting your life? Is it affecting your ability to function? Do you feel anxious more often than not?

A recurring feeling of anxiety may be a sign; I would definitely go to a doctor to be certain though

You can look up common signs online, but only a professional can diagnose you. Personally, i think the diagnosis is much less important than the treatment. You may not technically have anxiety, but you may still benefit from coping skills that help people cope with anxiety disorders. And, you may have anxiety disorder, but even without being diagnosed you can still benefit from implementing new coping methods. If you are concerned you have anxiety though, it is probably best to see a doctor and find out what resources are available to you so you can start feeling better.

You have irrational nervousness. You become afraid over things that you generally wouldn't be afraid of. You may shake or tremor as well as have trouble breathing.

Find the symptoms of anxiety Check the self help guide to find the symptoms of anxiety and also ways to overcome it and to understand it.

You will know anxiety when You feel it swelling up inside of you.its like electricity on water,staticky,unsettled it makes you want to rip yourself apart,it's a sudden jolt,a cranial pinch.its awful.some people are of a naturally anxious demeanour and that's ok.but anxiety(in its many and most charming forms)is blatant and intrusive.maybe it's a dais turning thought,a compulsive urge,sweaty palms,palpitations,weak knees ect.you'll know anxiety.