10 Physical Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety
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Racing Heartbeat
A fast, pounding heartbeat is perhaps the most common physical symptom of anxiety. It's frequently the sensation that people experience ahead of an impending episode. Stressful situations typically cause the release of adrenaline and other hormones, which shunts extra blood to big muscles, giving the best chance of running away or fighting a threat.
This increase in heart rate may vary from slightly elevated to outright racing. In fact, the person experiencing it may be convinced they're suffering from a serious heart problem.2‘Calm Your Anxious Heart.’ Harvard Health, 1 Oct. 2019, www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/calm-your-anxious-heart
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