Thursday, February 15, 2007

Anxiety Help - Anxiety and Depression Symptoms

Anxiety and Depression Symptoms

I�m constantly sad, always feeling hopeless like nothing is ever going to work out. I�m 2.5 months late on my period. I always feel nervous; I�m constantly checking the door locks, the stove, washer/dryer, microwave. I�m 100% scared of the dark. I�m always worried the smoke alarms are going to go off, therefore I never cook on the stove/oven anymore. I worry about the computer being on for long periods of time, in my mind I see it blowing up, catching fire.

The symptoms point to either Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

When your anxious, your sympathetic nervous system kicks into gear increasing your heart rate, breathing, sweating, etc. as well as slowing down digestion in the stomach.

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