Anxiety can sometimes be confused with normal life stress, but it can often be a lot more intense, overwhelming and confusing. If you are struggling with anxiety or experiencing an anxiety or panic attack, you are not alone. There are {{numberofresults}} helplines in Alabama, United States, who can support you. Consider contacting a helpline for anxiety if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Feeling like you're in danger
Increased heart rate
Holding tension in your body (clenched jaw, tension in shoulders and neck, frowning without realizing)
Feeling weak or exhausted by your thoughts
Feeling extremely nervous or overwhelmed
Restlessness, fidgeting, or can't seem to sit still
Finding it difficult to relax or wind down
Feeling like you can't calm down

These are normal experiences for someone with anxiety. Sometimes you might experience them mildly. Other times your experience of anxiety might be so intense and overwhelming that you feel like you are going to die.

Tackling these thoughts and feelings on your own can be really difficult, but it's important to know that there are ways to manage your anxiety. There are people in Alabama, United States who understand and want to help you get through this.

If you are ready to talk to someone about your experiences of anxiety, you can contact a hotline in Alabama, United States for free and confidential support.