Is it too much stress or anxiety? Need help..

Mental health
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Hi guys.. I need help with idenfiying what is my problem or what I am experiencing based on the following symptoms:

- tighness in my neck

- fidgeting/twitching hands

- alertness in responses

- general 'constant' feeling of being stressed (even at the moment of waking up in the morning I would begin to feel these)

- irritability due to that constant 'stressed' feeling

- poor decision making due to those stressful feelings

- agitated feeling

Background:

- I already tried researching some online materials. I'm thinking maybe I have some stress disorder or anxiety? Need help guys..

- It all began to appear last year when I reviewed for the engineering board exam. 

- I was so pressured/stressed/overworked/too much worried - of failing the board that I did my best and reviewed frantically.

- At the middle of the 6 months review period, I began to feel these things, I began to feel so stressed and I also can't stop worrying and those tightness in my neck, chest and fidgeting fingers wont go away. 

- After the board exam, I dropped every worries and just relaxed everyday. I would watch movies, play computer games, go to places etc. And then I noticed those 'constant' stressful feelings began to disappear. In fact for two months time after the board exam I felt great once again and forgot about all of these.

- However I noticed that when I am being under stress when I am applying for a job I would have those feelings.

- Now that I am working, I have those kind of symptoms once again. 

->> Maybe it's because I am thinking too much?

->> Maybe it's because I easily get worried over the simple things in life? (Because i'm the type of person who will always do his best when given a task. I would always look for the best possible solution to solve a task)

->> Also, now I kind of start to think that I am kind of a perfectionist. 

Thanks for any reply guys. I definitely need your help. These stressful physiological and even psychological symptoms are draining me and making me perform worse on my job. Also last week I even shout at my mother when she tried to lecture me on something. I was so stressed that I was surprised I shouted at her at the moment I heard she was lecturing me..

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Those are normal stress responses everyone gets during stressful periods due to the fight or flight response from our bodies. Sometimes it helps you pull through.

However, if you think you might be suffering from anxiety, it's always best to reach to a consultant and discuss your concerns with them. Don't let it build up!

Best of luck.! 

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i would like to but i'm not financially capable to go to a medical professional.

If those symptoms lasts for about a week even though I no longer have something to worry/stress about, is it anxiety?

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Keven

You suffer from Anxiety, and I feel you know that.

Try not researching your condition it makes matters worse and you will feel worse for doing that.

I do not know if you have seen your GP yet, I would recommend you make yourself an appointment.

You can try Mindfulness Relaxation Technque and Breathing Techniques, these may help you control your Anxiety.

There are treatments like, CBT with a CPN nurse, they can also help with coping Techniques. 

Try Anxiety Care UK they will also help with your problem

BOB

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Alright, I see, you can try other coping methods as Bob said.

In that case, yeah it's considered anxiety!