11 Sneaky Symptoms of Anxiety Everyone Needs to Know 

I look forward to sleeping , it's the only time I feel safe from the events of life, sometimes I don't want to wake up. Anxiety is the worst thing ever ....

My anxiety made me depressed and both together is making me so sick

2:09 avoiding anxiety-provoking situations 3:09 Trying to be perfect and control everything 4:28 multi-tasking/being frantically busy 5:07 not being able to start things- the opposite of #4 5:30 you can’t finish things 6:15 social withdrawal 7:11 being overwhelmed/short tempered/falling apart/crying 8:03 being hyper vigilant- overly nervous/checking things several times, over-preparing 8:52 under-sleeping- not being able to fall asleep/fall asleep easily, wake up in the middle of the night 9:44 unable to be alone- separation anxiety 10:28 seeking reassurance-for example saying things like: “was this good enough?” & “did I say something bad?” Bonus 11:44 addiction or self-medicating- whether it’s alcohol, drugs, gambling or even food addictions 13:23 conclusion

Who feels like there is a lump in your throat

What’s so strange about anxiety is that you can know your symptoms and you 100% know it’s just from anxiety, but when you have an anxiety attack it just slips away and you feel like you have a medical emergency

Anxiety gives me chest pain and it's scary. I have like mini heart attacks everyday. Thats What it feels like. chest pain randomly waking up, running/ exercising , randomly through out the day. Then my stomach feels tight but I force food down and it feels better. Neck feels tight and itchy sometimes might be cold . I been to the doctors x20 + times ekg blood work.. and the doctors done everything. And I still think my heart is jacked up. Anxiety is messing up my life..

Have PTSD and anxiety. Some people just don't know what it feels like. They expect you to "just calm down". If they only knew!!

I love to be alone I feel I better them having people with me.

I struggle talking to people. I get mad at myself when I don’t say what I’m thinking or what I want to say

I tend to eat even I’m not hungry just to feel better 😭💔

Anyone with anxiety started crying when they’re realizing this is regular life for them. Just kidding, you know we got this, riiight?

Does anybody out there that has anxiety get tingling in their feet and hands.. that makes my anxiety worse when that happens

I just cried watching this video, making me realize these are literally my everyday symptoms... it kind of freaked me out a little

I undersleep and oversleep because I have both anxiety and depression. More anxiety though. But I love sleeping

Every time I watch a video related to anxiety I start having an anxiety attack and start crying

you didn't mention depersonalisation/degrealisation... two of the most scariest symptoms of anxiety

You just described my whole life in one video. 😟

Anxiety has sabatoged my life. I just spent ten years earning my bachelor's degree. .I'm so sick of it I just want to feel like a normal person.

Both "procrastination" & "not being able to finish things" hit home. I had not realized they were related to anxiety. Thank you. Great info as always.

It feels soooo good to know I'm not alone in this.

I have anxiety I think too much and I like being alone I have more fun with my self than with people! It’s crazy!

I‘m really nervous all the time: in school, at home, hanging out with friends, so all the time. (Expect sleeping) When I have an anxiety attack I stutter, my breath is going faster, my heart beats in 110-140 bpm. I‘m also shaking, my whole body is shaking, I sweat, I overthink things and miss something out (so I look like I had a bad flashback and stare into the air, so I miss something when someone says anything) My anxiety stops me from talking to people I really like (my crush) but it doesn’t give me a chance to talk to it. Anxiety is shitty sometimes...

Up at 4am watching this and can’t sleep because of anxiety... nice 🙄

The alone part... I WANT to be alone....

Anyone mix up words a lot when super stressed??

I suffer from depression, anxiety, and OCD. Most of the symptoms of anxiety resignate with me a lot. I sleep well, I fall asleep easily, but I find myself oversleeping which is common in depression. I get anxious over large messes and get irritable. Perfectionism, social withdrawal, reassurance, and constantly feeling overwhelmed and worried is something that I always have been dealing with for as far as I can remember. Since I was little. I just thought I would share what I have been dealing with. I am seeing a psychiatrist right now and I'm not on any medication. I do find working out is something that makes me feel better in reducing anxiety and depression. That's how I cope.

Number six and seven really hit me hard. What you are talking about in this video is excactly how I feel everyday..

Sneaky symptoms?! What's REALLY sneaky is the incredible way, throughout your series of RU-vid videos, something you say, or a point you make, just makes this big lightbulb go on and creates an "ah-ha!" moment of clarity and understanding that helps someone make progress with something big they're struggling with! Very sneaky! And sooo helpful! Thanks for all the valuable information you share.

I struggle with consistent daily nausea from anxiety and other symptoms. It's hard to go to work feeling like this all day long with not getting enough quality sleep, etc. I keep my faith in God, and I am focused on solutions. I bought a workbook about CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)...but have procrastinated because then I get overwhelmed! I am taking baby steps. I did overcome my fear of flying!! I will get there. My goal is to overcome this anxiety and feel confident and peaceful.

This all makes sense. I feel better knowing it's not who I am and it's why I do things certain way.

Always on bed thinking how i will start things.. and when i had something to do or a loy of things to do.. i haven't finish one of them.. Always afraid to go outside, thinking of people always looking at me.. I snap at people sometimes, and overwhelmed, and then cry a lot and sorry a lot. Having panic attacks while bathing at the shower. I get to sleep but then wake up in the middle of the morning then cannot go back to sleep and feel unrested the next day. I am afraid to be alone in social events.. always want a friend or someone.. #screwanxiety

Omg, number 11 is so me. I hate it! I wind up staying very quiet and putting on a happy face so that I don't offend anyone and always leave people feeling good. I feel like I have this duty to make sure my presence is always positive even when I disagree or am upset. I always feel like my feelings don' t matter and people have it worse so I knock down my feelings. Now I'm on meds. LMFAO. I feel a lot better!

The social part is me 😭😭 I want to be social but I just can’t

My anxiety gets triggered by idiots that don’t do their job and I pay the price for their incompetence. The more I can stay away from and not hire idiots seems I don’t have anxiety. The more I can prepare myself for a foreseen problem, I minimize my anxiety. Best bet stay away from idiots. It’s amazing how much better you feel.

Another really debilitating symptom of anxiety is depersonalization/derealization. The existential rumination that's involved with that is rough. I've been dealing with that quite a bit.

This is definitely speaking to me. My anxiety is displayed with trying to hard to stay above water and not having nobody there for me.

How many people have anxiety about going to the hospital once AGAIN! because of staff already knows us and probably thinks we're really crazy... That's what I meant to say (lol)

I have anxiety about my depression and depression about my anxiety

I start sweating a lot but I’m always cold so it didn’t make sense. I also lose my appetite, I can’t focus, I constantly want to know how other people feel about me, I’m antisocial a lot or I’m too social. Sometimes my hands shake, I start breathing heavy and feeling overwhelmed. I’m the worst procrastinator and my math grade has suffered from me putting my hw off then only doing half of it. I was once told that I might not have adhd but anxiety and completely ignored it and I really think it’s anxiety now.

I just realized I have anxiety. Thank you so much for opening my eyes.

You are one of my favorite people to watch on RU-vid. I like how you tell it how it is while still being sensitive to people's needs. My top three favorite points on your anxiety video is trying to be in control of everything, being moody due to not having time to process situation, and addiction being the symptom of the underlying problem. I hope you have your own talkshow by counseling people on television very soon. God Bless.

Wow I relate to every single one of these points...with every one of these symptoms I could think of an example of them in my my life. You mention random crying outbursts and im just crying watching this video You mention lack of sleep and im watching this at 4am because i cant sleep... This is tough. It's a big struggle.

Thank you for this. I often feel like I'm crazy or dramatic. It is helpful to hear that what I am going through is a real thing that others feel

My anxiety went away when I quit caffeine and started impressing myself by doing the uncomfortable things, like working hard towards a goal. Now I rarely get anxious, and before I had so much social anxiety and was also depressed. It is such a blessing.

I've been between jobs the past three years, I've had opportunities but I just couldn't do it. Having listened to this, I know now that I've been avoiding Anxiety inducing situations and just can't start things, in this case a new job. Thanks so much for this information.

So many of these things connected with me and reading the comments section it is clear that these symptoms are very real for so many people.

I wake up clenching my hands... I think I even have anxiety when I'm sleeping anybody else do that

Thank you. I'm going to start going to therapy on Monday. My anxiety has become really hard to cope with and it takes over my life, the fight between me and my anxiety is hell. It has affected relationships which triggers even more anxiety..

This is me right now. Thank you for making this video and putting words and context into how I'm feeling.

Number 11 - asking for advice too much which is linked to the need to be reassured

Food addiction is one I’m working on at the moment. Trying to get down to 150lbs is my goal. Slowly but surely I’m getting there. Just cutting down on processed foods and sweets. Thank you again for the video.

I really don't want to self diagnose, but if I actually have anxiety, that explains A LOT

Number seven is what i get overwhelmed and angry over small things but thank you julia now i know its Symptom of aniexty thank for explaining that

OMG...she just TOTALLY described me. I need to get disability for my anxiety...its worst than I thought

This is such a helpful video for everyone coping with anxiety. Truly appreciate the video, the handout, and the group support. Going to share widely with counseling clients. Thank you from one Therapist to another!

Wow. This has really helped me understand that I've been on edge for YEARS.

I used to love being alone but recently it’s weighing down on me a lot and I don’t really have a lot of friends anymore because I was blocking everyone out of my life before!

I often get over heated and nervous before my anxiety attack hits. Even on my 'good days' I have them. The sad part is telling yourself that you're gonna be ok, but attack hit and you can't do nothing about it. You just gotta deal wit it and let it pass on its own.

This is a great video! Finally, I've heard from someone who knows about my life! Thank you so much.

I can relate to a few of these points, I avoid social interactions (but I try to push myself and getting better) and I don't get things done that I want to be doing but the biggest one is definitely number 7. I cry so easily for the smallest things and sometimes easily snap at people even though I don't want to but it's like I can't control it because my feelings are everywhere. And I also always look for validation and reassurance from others that what I'm doing is good

For me, the most annoying and scary symptom of anxiety is heart palpitations, I get it everyday for no reason at all.

Oh anxiety..I've got lots of it anxiety/OCD I just steer clear of substances (well aside from chocolate and prescribed meds ) cuz I don't want to get addicted -I can see how feeling altered or feeling relaxed would be such a relief I would not be able to stop. so anxiety runs in my family so I guess it is not a coincidence so does drinking.

My analysis of myself: Social withdrawal: I'm an introvert. I like my alone time and don't feel the need to be constantly around people, and I've never really been a people person. However, lately I feel like I sometimes avoid socializing because I'm not all that good at it. I don't like small talk and I often don't have much to talk about if anything as I consider myself to be kind of dull. Getting overwhelmed: This is very me. If I'm stressed, too tired or not feeling well, I get a bad temper easily and either get annoyed, yell, or cry. I take it out on some people more than others. Problems Sleeping: At times, I don't sleep soundly because my mind constantly races with negative thoughts and may wake up once during the night. Avoidance: It goes hand in hand with my lack of socializing. Situations that put me at the center of attention (something I hate) are the worst. Procrastination: I most often do this when it's a task or an assignment I don't want to do because it's boring or hard but have to and may have to scramble to finish it on time or have just enough time to avoid rushing. On the flip side, I also may avoid preparing for something that's fun because the preparation is stressful, i.e. packing for a vacation or choosing an outfit for an outing. Overpreparation: I don't like to leave anything to chance and dread the consequences of missing a step. I'm also not a spontaneous person and do not like things coming up at the last minute. I also tend to run around like a chicken with its head cut off. Reassurance: Praise actually makes me uncomfortable as it either puts me at the center of attention or I feel I don't deserve it. However, I need to get feedback to make sure I didn't completely screw up or fail at something as I feel I can't fail. It can be anything from something that I cooked to a major term paper that contributes to most of my grade. Even if it's positive feedback, I still feel that I could have done some aspect differently. I blame most of this on Asperger's Syndrome as I feel that I need to prove myself twice as hard as someone who's neurotypical. I'm my own worst critic, I beat myself up for the littlest things, and I'm afraid to fail and ask for help as that causes me to see myself as incompetent. I've also struggled with depression in the past.

I find that physical symptoms that mimic feelings of anxiety attacks can trigger panic attacks. I try not to move fast because I do that when I'm having an attack. I had my eyes dilated at the eye DR and it gave me physical symptoms of tunnel vision and I felt dizzy and my hands got cold. I felt like I was having an attack!!! I know there are so many triggers. I can't handle any caffeine at all! I've found other triggers too... I do many of the things you mentioned here too. I sleep too much at times and too little other times! Fear cycling fear is my worst problem. The fear of the fear triggers my attacks and keeps them going!!!

How many people have anxiety about going to the hospital once AGAIN!!! Because I stopped already knows you and probably thinks or really crazy

I started watching your videos to try and help my wife, but this video made me realise just how much anxiety also affects me personally, just in a totally different way to how it affects her. Thank you

Wow! You nailed it on this topic! Please continue these videos!!

I've been to the hospital three times in 2018 and once this year due to severe chest pain I had for a couple of weeks tingling in the hands and feet.. my arms feel numb and heavy it's so scary.... I'm so glad that we had this channel to reassure ourselves anxiety cannot kill us...hello at the time I really feel like I'm having a heart attack and I know that I'm going to die.. but it's just not true.. thank you for giving us this forum so we can exchange our thoughts and feelings..

I have long struggled with anxiety, and usually I have it under control, though it seems like it is always lurking in the background of my life waiting to appear, sometimes when I least expect it. I was having a difficult morning today, when I listened to your video. I decided to download your 7 suggestions to manage anxiety. It's rare that I hear something new, as I've been at this for a long time. I must say I had never heard of rubbing my fingers together and listening to them, as you suggested. I did this in combination with the breathing, and it helped me get through a difficult morning. I rarely comment, but I just wanted to say thank you!

I have anxieties and depression and I have no desire to start things any more cause I know I won't finish it. I do avoid social events and I dont exactly know why. Everything you said is me. Thank you so much for sharing this. I even have to prepare to take a shower. Crazy right!

This actually made me cry because it made me realize how bad my anxiety is. I can relate on some level to all of these, I feel a little nauseous now, thank you for helping me see the truth about my anxiety. Especially since I’m at such a you age (only in sixth grade) in this world there is just so much to be afraid of. If I’m alone, I make up dangerous situations that make me sometimes cry or feel sick. 🥺💜 tysm

My voice shakes when I have bad anxiety

I get anxiety going to college............ But I can't drop out, my dream ends there, and I've been here eight years.. i don't want all those years of enduring shit to be wasted... But still got anxiety as heck... waking up, having to go there everyday

Thank you!!! Of all the crazy things going on in our country in the world nowadays we need all the information on Mental Health we can get!!

Thank you for your amazing videos! They have really been helping me to realize a lot of things. Anxiety has always had a hold on me since a small child. This video really is really me in a nutshell. I thought my anxiety was getting much better but with watching this video that my anxiety is still really there. I will have to keep working on managing my anxiety.

This is crazy because I've been suffering with almost all of these symptoms my whole life and never associated it with a "mental health condition" . It's just always been my norm and always associated it with "perceived" stress. Almost as if it's a mental choice to ignore the symptoms and brush it off as stress.

I have Bipolar 2 Disorder with a comorbid Anxiety Disorder. OCD ( perfectionism and/or arranging things till they "feel right". Ghosting people by not answering the phone. Making plans with friends and cancelling at the last minute. Procrastination, for sure, because whatever task needs to be done just feels too overwhelming to begin. Isolating Unable to even keep appts a lot of the time. Simply too much trouble to get ready to go. (Showering is such a daunting task) Ruminating on past conversations or actions which I could have handled better, etc... Everything is so difficult. PS I *am* on medication for BP2, and the anxiety issue. Thank you for your video! x

Thank you J,I just had another anxiety attack, I don't have any idea why,but listening to you really helped me....Thank you

The way you take deep breaths when you pause makes me anxious and I can’t concentrate on your helpful list.

Thanks Julia the video is really helpful and gave me insight into the things that I simply avoid or never thought of. So many points just resembles exactly that I face every day and I was just over looking it.

Anxiety is horrible It makes me scared to talk to people and I hate being in large groups Also I’d rather stay home then go out to school and see people

Wow.. you just said everything that I deal with due to my PTSD and social anxiety.

I would just love to thank you so much. I just found this video and I can only hope and pray that you do internet sessions. I was in a really great place. I used to be addicted to opiates and opioid but I have not used them in nearly 8 years. More recently though, I got into alcoholism and for a few years really had a big problem with that. The thing is, those things were always a symptom, and the cause was (undiagnosed) anxiety. I have been a fun loving, love to make everyone laugh guy for my whole life! But as of the past 6 months, my anxiety has been so bad that it has literally been crippling. This is what brought me to your videos that I've watched. I get in a situation where I need to look normal. The problem is, even though I am not intoxicated, haven't drank or anything, I am still having such a hard anxiety attack that I feel like I am going to be assessed as someone who looks impaired. I shake, my head may as well be one of a Bopple Head toy, I say weird things, I sweat, and it is all from just being nervous about nothing. I am in real trouble if I can't get this under control. I'm not some creep. I just turned 33, my wife is the same age, and we have a 9 year old son. I know you're busy with RU-vid....but the councillor I have in my life is an admitted paranoid delusional. Something about your videos makes me think we would get along. Would you be willing to work with me?? And if not, still thank you for letting me see that some people can be really professional and guide people that they don't even know towards a camera l Ker, brighter tomorrow. It is very much appreciated 😬

I want to cry just watching this

why aren’t there therapists like you where I live !!! this is exactly what I do 💕

Thanks for putting the time into this

Julia Kristina.........You did a fantastic job. This was very helpful to me. Most of the counselor's I met got their degree out of a bubble gum machine. They don't pass on one percent of the information you shared. They like to drag the sessions out just to keep that money rolling in and the client leaves with nothing. I gained a lot out of this in just 14.5 minutes. Great video!

I had a date with a guy who slipped in one sentence about him having anxiety, which I didn’t even compute in the moment. He was so adorable to me! He has so many amazing qualities and we share many common values in life. It’s not until after the date and his subsequent reactions I’m realising his anxiety has creeped in and blocked us from taking any of this further... I hope if ur someone with anxiety reading this comment and in a similar situation, pls give urself a chance to let someone who cares about u into ur life. Try to talk to them with as much communication as possible. Specify ur boundaries. Location of a date, duration, “ok topics” to talk about, “not ready yet” topics to talk about. Etc. It’s ok to admit yes ur interested but there’s so many factors that could potentially overwhelm, and allow that person to show u they can be there for u at ur pace, taking ur cues. As long as u don’t give up completely, or u might be throwing away a potentially really wonderful relationship ❤️

If anxiety were diabetes, reassurance would be my insulin

Learning a lot from you Julia, it helps me so much of the anxiety I'm experiencing. Now I realized being too perfectionist and doing so many things at the same time are the symptoms of anxiety. Thank you for an inspiring advice. Appreciate it so much.

That was so helpful. Everything I needed to hear...

My boyfriend always says sorry even when I don't need it,stressed by homework, doesn't sleep and headaches ever.Thanks for letting us get some insight to this,was weird at first but everyday I am getting to understand this....

You know shit's real when you get an anxiety attack on the streets and almost get run over.

I feel sick nearly everyday, I’m constantly thinking, thinking thinking. I’m exhausted worrying and thinking the worst scenario. :(

Thank you so much for such a big eye-opener. For the longest time, I thought my anxiety was just co-morbid with depression. I kept wondering why therapy hasn't gotten me feeling normal. Today, I realised that I have serious anxiety. Looks like I need to seek the right treatment for it.

I could relate to some of the things mentioned things in this video like not being able to start my work or being able to finish the work that I started. Also maybe the sleeping schedule because I go to sleep pretty late and would sometimes wake up kinda early sort of.. I relate to not wanting to be alone because if I had my own home, I wouldn’t want to be living there by myself.

Aren't all these down to low self esteem? Does low self esteem cause anxiety? Which one do you treat or/and concentrate on? Lots of questions lol.

Great video and content. Thanks Julia. I look forward to more content from your channel.

Hi Julia. I just want you to know that I find your videosso helpful. I’m struggling with extreme anxiety and I watch all of your videos for support. Many of these points are definitely me. I am so nervous to sit down + just do my bills. I recently sold my house + moved into a condo where I don’t have to stress out about the yard, expenses, etc. Where I lived previously, money was very tight. I was so anxious because it was hard to meet my monthly obligations. I have MS so I’m disabled and can’t even work. I was a legal secretary and loved my work. But now that I’m in my new home, things are much easier to manage. However, even though I now have enough money to manage my bills, getting myself to sit at my desk to do them is ridiculous. I know I can do it but my anxiety sets in. I get all ramped up. I feel as though I’m sabotaging myself somehow. I’m anxious also about aging. I’m now 55 and have worried about my age since I was 23. I realize that I’ve wasted years worrying about this! I’m literally scared to death about aging. I’m trying to get myself together - you videos help me so much!! You are so kind to create these extremely helpful videos!

I have all except for undersleeping because I oversleep. Diagnosed with SAD and AvPD.