Living with Anxiety

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• October 26, 2024

Days with Daniela

Hello everyone! Welcome to today’s blog. We will be talking about anxiety, its signs, and how to reduce and cope with it. Anxiety is a human feeling that can prompt us to take action and prevent us from dangerous situations. The problem starts when that anxiety becomes constant and stops you from carrying out your daily activities. Many university students suffer from this, which prevents them from showing their full potential in classes and exams and worsens their situation.

What are the signs of anxiety? The signs or symptoms of anxiety affect you both mentally and physically.

Physical Symptoms:

• Headaches
• Difficulty breathing
• Nausea
• Muscle tension
• Rapid heartbeat

Mental/Emotional Symptoms:

• Difficulty concentrating
• Constant fear or panic
• Feeling that something bad is going to happen
• Thinking about a lot of “What if…?”
• Blank mind
• Constant comparison with others

These symptoms can lead to behaviors that are not beneficial and can affect your academic life, such as procrastination, difficulty sleeping/insomnia, changes in eating habits, social isolation, excessive self-criticism, or compulsive/repetitive behaviors.

Anxiety cannot be eliminated because it is still a necessary emotion, but it can be reduced to live a fulfilling life.