Anxiety: symptoms 

Whether you’re a freshman student, who leaves their family and friends behind to move into a strange town and embark on an academic journey, or a junior, who is expected to have everything figured out, being in college is anxiety-inducing. Also:

Anxiety can happen to individuals for many reasons, including:

• genetics,
• stressful environments,
• social interactions,
• other mental health disorders,
• major life events, etc.

Common signs of anxiety disorders include:

• feeling restless or on-edge,
• feeling fatigued often,
• difficulty focusing,
• irritability,
• excessive feelings of worry that are difficult to control,
• difficulty with sleeping.

PLEASE NOTE

These are symptoms that may also occur due to other underlying health issues, therefore we recommend you talk to your doctor and/or mental health therapist about it.

Excessive caffeine intake can also mimic or exacerbate the symptoms of anxiety.

If you feel overwhelmed and need to talk to a professional, please reach out to NMT Counseling Center. Fill out the Request for Services Form available here to get started. The Counseling staff will email you within 1-2 business days. You got this!

If you feel like you’re behind with coursework, please come to the OSL and get tutoring help!

Our amazing tutors are here to help you get through the material and the semester.

Remember, asking for help means that you're taking charge of your education and putting yourself on the path to success!