10 Signs Of Anxiety Disorder

Chronic Indigestion

While anxiety disorder has its root in the brain and mental processes, the symptoms appear throughout the body. One such symptom is chronic indigestion, which would include gas, cramping, stomach aches, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea. This indigestion could be labeled as irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. IBS does not always come linked with or caused by an anxiety disorder. However, they frequently do appear together, and often end up making each other worse. Our digestive tracks are extremely sensitive when it comes to any psychological stress, and dealing with persistent chronic digestion problems can amplify social discomfort and make a person feel more anxiety.

Stage Fright

It is not uncommon for anyone to deal with a bit of nervousness before speaking or performing in front of a large group. So getting slightly nervous before such an event is not a sign of anxiety disorder in itself. However, if the feeling of fear is so powerful that any amount of practicing or coaching beforehand is not able to bring it to manageable levels, it is possible that a person is suffering from anxiety disorder. People suffering from social anxiety often spend days or even weeks worrying and stressing about a future public situation. Even after the fact, they will frequently dwell on it for a long time, thinking about how their performance may have been viewed or judged.