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Recognizing Adolescent Anxiety
Anxiety is a physiological and psychological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional and behavioral components.
- Cognitive
- Trouble concentrating
- Easily distracted
- Anticipating the worst
- Watching for signs of danger
- Somatic
- Palpitations of the heart
- Achy muscles
- Dry mouth
- Profuse sweating
- Shortness of breath
- Stomach ache
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Very thirsty
- Needing to urinate frequently
- Painful or missed periods
- Insomnia
- Emotional
- Sense of dread
- Feeling edgy
- Behavioral
- Undue restlessness
- Irritable
- Losing patience easily
These four components combine to create an unpleasant feeling that is typically associated with uneasiness, fear or worry.
Types Of Adolescent Anxiety
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