Symptoms of anxiety
There are two general types of reaction to anxiety; physical (or somatic) and mental (or cognitive). The distinction is important because you need to match your anxiety reduction strategy to the type of effect.
Physical symptoms Physical symptoms respond to physical remedies. Just a few strategies, but effective, so look here Dry mouth Increase in sweating Trembling or shaking Increased pulse rate 'Butterflies' in the stomach; feeling sick Faster breathing; possibly tight-chested feeling Frequent toilet visits Tense muscles Tiredness or feelings of weakness	Mental symptoms Lots of strategies for 'cognitive anxiety' control, so some of the most appropriate are cross-referenced individually below. You can also check the full list here Symptom Strategy Worrying Quiet place Thought stopping Mind clearing Black box Loss of concentration Concentration or focussing exercise. Cue words. Fear of failure Affirmations, Imagery 'Choking', or 'losing it' under pressure Cue words Affirmations Focussing Poor judgement The only one that you don't detect until too late! But can be pre-empted with prior attunement and concentration exercises Racing thoughts As for worrying. Lost confidence Affirmations, imagery