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Late Life Anxiety

Late Life Anxiety - Symptoms

Anxiety can present in both physical and emotional symptoms. People may not be aware that physical symptoms are linked to anxiety.

1. Emotional symptoms of anxiety include:

excessive and irrational worrying, even when there are no signs of trouble
inability to relax
hard time concentrating, “mind going blank”
feeling tense or jumpy
irritable or restlessness
problems sleeping

2. Physical symptoms may include:

headaches
fatigue
trembling
racing heart
sweating
numbness/tingling sensation
muscle tension
light-headedness
shortness of breath
gastrointestinal discomfort (eg: diarrhea, nausea, heartburn)

Late Life Anxiety - Diagnosis

Late Life Anxiety - Preparing for surgery

Late Life Anxiety - Post-surgery care

Late Life Anxiety - Other Information

Anxiety Disorders

Article contributed by Department of Psychiatry, Sengkang General Hospital

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