10 Signs of Hidden Anxiety

According to the American Psychological Association,

Do you walk into a room and immediately feel like everyone is staring at you, listening to you, and judging your every move? Or perhaps you're overly conscious of the way you walk, the way you eat, the way you sit, the sound of your voice when you talk, and so on?

Do you have trouble making even the simplest of choices? Are you afraid of making up your mind about something because you're so sure that whatever decision you make is going to be the wrong one?

Three, you're easily upset or irritated.

It's common for people with anxiety to have a strong need to keep themselves busy. They like to occupy themselves with simple tasks and do as many things as possible in a day, because sitting still and doing nothing for a long time can make them feel restless and on edge.

You have a tendency to get hung up on past conversations, no matter how much time has passed since then.

Life isn't always kind to us, and self-love and a balanced lifestyle doesn't come easily.

Has anyone ever told you you're too sensitive? Do you find your feelings getting hurt easily? Are you quick to get angry or upset with others over the littlest things?

Are you a pessimist who's quick to find the downsides in every situation? Do you find yourself getting upset or stressing out over even the most minor inconveniences?

Sometimes anxiety can be entirely physical, because while your conscious mind may not always be aware of your anxiety, it will definitely make itself known to your body.

Anxiety makes you want to be as in control and vigilant as possible. An unexpected phone call, a random knock on the door, an email with no subject, or a forgotten task you can easily finish. Anything is enough to send you reeling with panic. You go into a tailspin whenever something catches you off guard, and you find it hard to relax even when the smallest things don't go exactly as planned.

Four, you're panicky and easily startled.

people with anxiety have a future-oriented fear, which leads them to avoiding anything that could potentially trigger a stress response.

Nine, you have a lot of negative thoughts.

In 2017, the National Institute of Mental Health reported that approximately 40 million people worldwide suffer from anxiety.

Living with anxiety, especially if it's hidden or suppressed, can make it hard for us to feel good about ourselves and let ourselves feel happy.

Seven, you're always making yourself busy.

This kind of emotional volatility may be a sign that you have high functioning anxiety, as anxiety can often make us easily overwhelmed and emotionally imbalanced.

You analyze the other person's body language, facial expressions, choices of words, and even the tone of their voice.

And 10, you experience physical symptoms.

Often times, anxiety can manifest as perfectionist tendencies, fear of failure, or distrust in oneself. If you can't make your own choices without thinking about it for hours and hours first, or consulting with all your friends and family, you might be harboring some hidden anxiety.

This could be a sign that you have hidden anxiety.

Is everyday a constant battle with yourself against the spiral of panicked and irrational thoughts you have? In 1997, famed psychologist and cognitive therapist, Aaron Beck,

Two, you're always self-conscious.

Eight, you talk yourself down all the time.

Six, you overthink past conversations.

Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, but recent surveys show that only 36.9% of those suffering from it seek treatment.

Things like erratic heartbeats, chest palpitations, muscle tension, a clenched jaw, shaky hands, and profuse sweating are all indicative of anxiety.

Frequent mood swings, temper tantrums, and irritability can be expected when you're overly anxious.

You can't help but think about what you should have done or said instead, and it drives you crazy and keeps you on edge every time you remember it.

It makes us believe that we don't deserve it, and traps us in a vicious cycle of negative self-talk and constant pressure to be perfect.

Five, you're indecisive.

termed this kind of thought pattern as catastrophic thinking, which he often observed in his patients who suffered from anxiety.

This might be because most people with anxiety worry about the judgment of others and how the stigma against mental illness might negatively affect their lives.

Your body may be trying to let your mind know that you're feeling anxious and stop it before it gets any worse.

Does this sound familiar to you?

Do you worry you might be suffering from anxiety and just don't realize it?

Do you relate to any of the problems listed here, or do you do your best to seem okay and hide your symptoms because you feel embarrassed about your anxiety?

Here are 10 tell-tale signs of hidden anxiety to look out for.

The truth is, you're not alone, and having mental health issues is nothing to be ashamed of.

One, you don't like talking to people face to face.

You can easily keep a conversation going for hours when you're texting or chatting online with a friend, but talking to someone in person, no, that's an entirely different story.

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Even if you already know them well, or have talked to them online, you still get tense and nervous talking to them in person. You have trouble making eye contact or finding the words to respond, and you want to end face-to-face conversations as soon as they begin.

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