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Physical symptoms that can actually be anxiety
From excessive burping to depersonalisation, here are a few physical symptoms of anxiety.
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Often anxiety shows up as physical symptoms. To understand, we need to carefully observe the alarms that the body sends to us. "What is a weird physical symptom you have when you’re anxious," asked Therapist Alison Seponara to her Instagram family as she noted down the six physical symptoms that can be signs of anxiety.(Unsplash)
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In anxiety, we often need to hyperventilate – the feeling that we need to breathe more. This causes us to yawn constantly. (Unsplash)
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Swallowing more air during anxiety is a common sign. This further leads to excessive burping and belching. (Unsplash)
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During anxiety, the blood vessels restrict the blood flow, leading to numbness in hands and feet. (Unsplash)
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Anxiety releases adrenaline, which further increases heart rate and blood flow – hence, we feel dizzy and lightheaded. (Unsplash)
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Depersonalisation is a common anxiety symptom where we feel that we are detached from reality. (Unsplash)
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