All of us have experienced a seismic change in the way we work and live. Overnight our lives have been completely turned upside down. Human beings are creatures of habit, and disruption to our daily routines can cause anxiety – feelings of unease, worry and fear. These are triggered by our ‘fight, flight or freeze’ response – our normal biological reaction to feeling threatened. Anxiety incorporates both the emotional and the physical sensations you might experience when you are worried or nervous.
SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY
- Panic, fear, and uneasiness
- Sleep problems
- Not being able to stay calm and still
- Cold, sweaty, numb or tingling hands or feet
- Shortness of breath
- Heart palpitations
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Tense muscles
- Dizziness
- Overeating
