These problems can range from general feelings of apprehension, increasing and 'spilling over' into panic attacks, to phobias where the anxiety becomes associated with objects or situations in which we feel vulnerable. They may involve obsessions and compulsions, forms of depression and physical illness.
Similar symptoms can occur across all anxiety problems.
They can be numerous and encompass our thoughts, feelings and actions. They can be related directly to anxiety at a given moment or generally to feelings about ourselves. These can be expressed physically, behaviourally and psychologically. Sexual problems Fears over losing control and being judged on performance can maintain these problems. Others include - aggression, avoidance behaviour, obsessions, compulsions, depression and overeating.