Signs you have anxiety about your anxiety

From excessive worry to hypervigilance, here are a few signs of having anxiety about anxiety.

Published on: Aug 25, 2023 6:50 PM IST

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Anxiety is the persistent worry about everyday situations. Sometimes, people develop anxiety about certain things such as health, relationships, performance or travel. However, we can also develop anxiety for anxiety. Addressing this, Therapist Carrie Howard wrote, "Transforming your relationship with your anxiety so that your brain responds differently to it is an important part of overcoming your fear of anxiety or panic." Here are a few signs. (Unsplash)

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We often worry excessively thinking of certain situations and how they can trigger anxiety in us.  (Unsplash)

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Sometimes the thought of the possibility of having a panic attack can make us develop certain panic symptoms.  (Unsplash)

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We become hyper-focused on bodily sensations and try to determine if we are developing a panic attack or anxiety.  (Unsplash)

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In order to avoid anxiety, we develop avoidance behaviors – however, this pattern can make us feel more anxious.   (Unsplash)