How anxiety can manifest in the body.
Sometimes anxiety feels like more than just worry. In response to stress, breathing, muscle tone and digestive system function change.
1 Stomach discomfort.
In moments of anxiety, nausea, cramps, swelling and changes in stool may appear.
2 Tension in the shoulders, back and jaw.
We can gently clench our teeth and stretch our muscles. If this continues for a long time, pain and stiffness occur.
3 skin reactions.
Stress can increase itching and worsen existing skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis.
These symptoms occur for other reasons. If they appear for the first time, persist or intensify, do not attribute everything to anxiety - discuss them with your doctor.
Have you noticed that your health changes when you worry?
- Yes.
- No.
Psychoanalyst.