Is it a sign of anxiety when you obsessively fold or tear paper in your hands?

It doesn't necessarily have to be a sign of anxiety, but it can be. Anxiety is more of a feeling you have. Obsessively folding or tearing papers can also be a sign of OCD or many other things.

yes, its an obsessive compulsive disorder that a person does to try and deal with the anxiety dealt them.

If you do this when you are feeling stressed and the folding and tearing of paper is a coping mechanism or it helps you calm down, then it does sound like you are anxious.

Its not always a symptom of a disorder. You could just be feeling anxious or stressed at that time. It also could just be a small habit that you just do for no reason.

There are many signs of anxiety. These are some of the more common signs , yes. If you think you have anxiety , the best thing to do is to ask your doctor about it. Maybe bring this up at your next appointment. Your doctor will be able to tell you.

It could be a sign of anxiety or stress, which are very similar, but it an be a sign of anxiousness. Or the person might just be uncomfortable with h the situation.

yes if you are trembling your hands and don't know you are quite heaviness nervous that is what anxiety is about and moreover breathless, and more severe anxiety it can cause your heart rate increase and a lot of things can be taken in account as i have that currently so...can get tablets, or have a therapy with professional people and get yourself into a class with getting help with anxiety and its like group of people or seek organisations mostly can be referred yourself or through your GP (doctor).

Anxiety can be seen and done in many ways. Such as fidgeting to sitting alone and isolation. The best thing for you to do would to contact a counselor and they can better help you asses your specific habits.

not necessarily, honestly it could just be a little habit, like someone checking their phone more than needed. it isn't considered anxiety, technically, it's simply just, a habit. unless accompanied by other components of anxiety.

My dad did this. Initially he began collecting small papers, particularly common napkins. he would fold them and place them in every pocket and drawer. He had always been a 'neat freak' but this was beyond the norm. I believe he was coping with the fact that he was succumbing to his cancer illness and sensed his own mortality. His anxiety perhaps balanced his helplessness. It's a very difficult situation no matter how you look at it. What is most important is that they feel they are not alone and are as comfortable as can be. Be strong in the face of this.