Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. Even though it may be different for each person, you aren't alone in feeling anxious. If you're struggling with anxiety or worry, or think you might be having a panic attack, there are 5 helplines in Virginia, United States who can understand how you're feeling. The following are just some examples of anxiety symptoms:

Hyperventilating (fast, short breaths)
Suddenly feeling hot or cold
Struggling to control thoughts and feelings that are centered around things you're worried about
Feeling weak or exhausted by your thoughts
Finding it difficult to relax or wind down
Feeling extremely nervous or overwhelmed
Holding tension in your body (clenched jaw, tension in shoulders and neck, frowning without realizing)
Scary thoughts that feel like they came out of nowhere

It's normal for anxiety to impact thoughts, feelings, and even physical sensations. Everyone's experience is different, which can make it hard to know what's happening when you've never experienced it before. Some people feel a mild sense of anxiety most of the time. For others, they may experience sudden and severe anxiety to the degree that they feel like they are experiencing a heart attack or dying.

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 Virginia, United States who understand and want to help you get through this.

For free and confidential support with anxiety, consider contacting a hotline in Virginia, United States today.