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Process - Physician - Fraser Health Authority

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Anxiety“System-Wide Explosion”Anxiety has a significant impact on people, physically, cognitively, emotionally andfunctionally.The following is a list of symptoms that people with anxiety may experience.To understand the extent of anxiety’s impact, circle the symptoms that apply to you.Body Feelings Mind BehaviourTense musclesAnxiousEasily distractedAvoidingNumbness, tinglingNervousPoor memoryAgitated, restlessFeeling hot or chilledFearfulCan’t think clearlyMulti-taskingFlushed faceWorriedCan’t make decisionsCan’t start thingsLump in throatFrightenedConfusionCan’t finish thingsTrembling, shakingTerrifiedRacing thoughtsSnap at peopleWeakness, unsteadyPressured“Spaced out”Frantically busyDizzy, lightheadedOverwhelmedObsessive thinkingSocial withdrawalSweatingFranticWorryingCry at least thingHeart poundingPanickedSelf-criticalHypervigilenceChest painGuiltyNegative thinkingOversleepingInsomniaShySuicidal thoughtsUnable to be aloneWeight lossUncertainFrightening imagesSeeking reassuranceNauseaSelf consciousNightmaresCompulsive behaviorsDiarrheaEmbarrassedSelf medicatingShortness of breathIrritableAddictionsDry mouthAngryPatient Empowerment Anxiety Manual VIHA.March.2010 84

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