Symptoms of Chronic Anxiety

People with symptoms of chronic anxiety may have persistent worries about things others would perceive to be inconsequential or beyond their control. Chronic anxiety can make normal activities of daily life difficult, and may cause negative effects on health, relationships and school or work performance. Consider this information about the symptoms of chronic anxiety from the Mayo Clinic.

Frequent Illnesses

• Frequent illnesses such as colds and slower recovery times are symptoms of chronic anxiety that result from a decrease of your immune system's effectiveness.

Upset Stomach

• Chronic anxiety may cause frequent upset stomach, indigestion, heartburn, nausea and diarrhea, especially before a stressful event such as a job interview.

Insomnia

• Constant worrying and anxiety may keep you from being able to fall asleep and cause waking throughout the night or earlier than desired in the morning.

Fatigue

• Worry and agitation from anxiety can wear out your body and mind, resulting in persistent fatigue that makes daily activities difficult to perform.

Poor Concentration

• Thoughts that interrupt your concentration or distract from the task at hand are symptoms of chronic anxiety that may result in poor performance at school or work.

Headaches

• Chronic anxiety may cause frequent headaches and migraines, which may become more severe over time if anxiety is not treated.

Mood Changes

• Personality and mood changes, such as avoidance of social events, irritability and emotional outbursts, are symptoms of chronic anxiety that may negatively impact personal and business relationships.