Medical Facts About Anxiety You Need To Know

Jaw Aches, Toothaches, And Headaches

Anxiety causes many individuals to clench their jaws either while they are sleeping or even when they are awake. All of the extra tension can cause jaw stiffness or aches as well as result in excess wear on the teeth. Grinding one's teeth in one's sleep can lead to a host of dental issues including broken or chipped teeth or misalignment of teeth. Clenched jaws frequently also cause tension headaches, and so can the stress hormones released by anxiety. While pain medications can treat these symptoms, they can also increase an individual's anxiety. Treating anxiety and anxiety disorder effectively and promptly is crucial in relieving the pain associated with toothaches, headaches, and jaw aches.

Perspiration Or Shaking

One of the most visible and embarrassing side effects of anxiety disorders is the constant sweating or jitteriness associated with this mental health issue. Anxiety can trigger the release of adrenaline and other 'fight-or-flight' hormones which boost the body's energy levels. While this can be a good thing in truly dangerous situations, anxiety often strikes for reasons other than the need to protect oneself.

That same 'fight-or-flight' response can then lead to shaking and excess perspiration, which can, as a result, create more anxiety over the social stigma associated with these behaviors. While temporary measures can help the perspiration and shaking, affected individuals must address their anxiety directly in order to obtain long-lasting relief from this physical manifestation of anxiety.