Common Symptoms
 

Common symptoms of anxiety include:

Nervousness

rapid heart beat

dizziness

panicky feelings

diarrhea & stomach problems.




Irrational fears about:
losing control

dying

losing your mind

embarrassing yourself

having a heart attack.


Personality types most associated with anxiety:
extremely analytical

emotionally sensitive

over reacts

sensitive to criticism

low self-esteem

need to appear in control at all times

obsessive thinking

inner nervousness

high expectations

easily irritated

worrier

hypochondriac

sensitive to negative stimuli

10 Ways to Recognize Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is in many ways a normal response to an abnormal situation. Clearly, the tragedies that occurred on September 11th are abnormal. After a tragic event, it is likely that you will experience a variety of symptoms and emotions. Sometimes, however, these symptoms surface several weeks or months after the tragedy. This is called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recognizing these symptoms in yourself or others is the first step toward recovery and finding appropriate treatment.

1) Re-experiencing the event through vivid memories or flash backs

2) Feeling “emotionally numb”

3) Feeling overwhelmed by what would normally be considered everyday situations and diminished interest in performing normal tasks or pursuing usual interests

4) Crying uncontrollably

5) Isolating oneself from family and friends and avoiding social situations

6) Relying increasingly on alcohol or drugs to get through the day

7) Feeling extremely moody, irritable, angry, suspicious or frightened

8) Having difficulty falling or staying asleep, sleeping too much and experiencing nightmares

9) Feeling guilty about surviving the event or being unable to solve the problem, change the event or prevent the disaster

10) Feeling fears and sense of doom about the future

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