How Anxiety Affects Your Body and Mind and What to Do About It
- Melissa Joslin
- Oct 1
- 1 min read
Anxiety is more than racing thoughts and constant worry. It can take a serious toll on both your mind and body—sometimes without you even realizing it. When anxiety lingers, it can begin to affect how you feel physically, emotionally, and mentally in your day-to-day life.
Common physical symptoms of anxiety include:
Muscle tension or aches
Rapid heartbeat or chest tightness
Upset stomach or nausea
Difficulty sleeping
Headaches or fatigue
Mentally and emotionally, anxiety might look like:
Trouble concentrating or feeling “on edge”
Irritability or restlessness
Constant overthinking or fear of the worst-case scenario
Feeling detached or disconnected from reality
Avoiding situations or people
Anxiety can affect relationships, your ability to work, and your overall sense of peace. But it doesn’t have to stay this way.
With the right tools and support, anxiety can be managed. Therapy can help you learn how to calm your nervous system, challenge anxious thoughts, and feel more grounded and in control.
Whether you’ve been feeling this way for years or it’s something new, healing is possible.
Call us today at Crosstown Psychology - (209) 650-1123 or click the button below to schedule your free 15-minute consultation. Let’s talk about what you’re going through and how we can help.
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