Meaning: Symptoms include stress that’s out of proportion to the impact of the event, inability to set aside a worry, and restlessness.

What you might be feeling:

Thoughts are racing or intrusive.

Thinking about things when you don’t want to, a sense of unreality, fear of being alone or of being with others.

Your body might feel fatigued, nervous, sweaty, dry mouth, unable to feel calm.

You might experience hyper-vigilance or agitation.

Fear, a sense of impending doom, inability to go to sleep or stay asleep, sensation of an irregular heart beat, or difficulty catching your breath.

What can help?

Anti-anxiety techniques include stress management, hypnosis, relaxation and guided imagery, CBT and medication. It is important to relieve and reduce the symptoms before getting to the cause of the anxiety.

HINT: When you start to understand your anxiety, you might also learn about your anger. Feel some anger and symptoms may be reduced.

Ask yourself: What are you thinking? What are you feeling? Is there anything you can do about what is going on right now?