Difficulty relaxing

Feeling on edge

Upsetting thoughts that don’t go away

Worries about things that may/may not be realistic

Difficulty controlling your anxiety/worry

Feeling restless or tense

Feeling like you are losing control of things in your life

Difficulty breathing

Feeling shaky, dizzy, or unsteady

Sweating more than usual

Heart palpitations and/or increased heart rate

Nausea or stomach aches unrelated to a known physical health issue

Tension headaches or migraines unrelated to a known physical health issue

Avoiding situations that cause anxiety/panic

Worrying about everything, even little stressors

Panic attacks – sudden and intense emotional and physical anxiety reaction (e.g., suddenly shaking, nauseous, sweating, dizzy, feeling as if you are having a heart attack or dying)

Persistent, lasting thought or impulse that you need to repeat over and over, which causes you distress if you do not follow through

Repetitive behaviours done to control anxious worries that interfere with normal routines and daily functioning (e.g., counting, checking, washing hands/cleaning, continuously challenging intrusive thoughts, or maintaining a rigid schedule of activities)

Fear of being embarrassed in public

Worried about being judged by others

Avoiding leaving the house or feeling anxious when doing so

Avoiding specific people, places, and/or things that cause you anxiety (e.g., crowds, heights, dogs, needles, etc.)

Worried that something bad will happen to those you love