Nervousness & Anxiety Symptoms

Nervousness and anxiety are normal emotions that you may have during a particularly stressful or traumatic event in your life. However, if you experience frequent nervousness and anxiety or if these symptoms get worse, you may have a mental health condition such as generalized anxiety disorder. According to the Mayo Clinic and the National Library of Medicine, symptoms such as nervousness and anxiety can be managed through lifestyle changes and medical treatments.

Time Frame

• Acute nervousness and anxiety are related to a specific event and last for a few hours or days, while chronic nervousness and anxiety may last for several weeks or longer.

Physical Symptoms

• Changes in your body caused by nervousness and anxiety include irregular heartbeat, excessive sweating, muscle twitches, pacing and hair loss.

Emotional Effects

• Nervousness and anxiety that become chronic can have serious emotional effects, including withdrawal from activities you used to enjoy, irritability and depression.

Causes

• Causes of nervousness and anxiety can include stress at work or school, problems with your partner or children, worries about illness or financial difficulties.

Home Remedies

• You may be able to manage nervousness and anxiety by using relaxation and breathing techniques, getting plenty of exercise and sleep, or applying essential oils such as lavender and tea tree oil to your skin as aromatherapy.

Medical Treatments

• Symptoms of nervousness and anxiety that persist or get worse may require treatment with medications such as Lexapro or Zoloft as well as counseling with a certified mental health specialist.