Feeling anxious before sex is normal. But feeling so nervous that you cannot have sex, or enjoy sex, can mean that you have sexual performance anxiety. A person who has this anxiety condition, is often overcome by a fear that he will be unable to perform either before (such as foreplay) or during the sexual encounter.
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Many people get trapped in past events, and find it incredibly difficult to let go, and get on with life without the baggage harbouring in the subconscious mind. Your emotions are your internal guidance system, which is supposed to tell you when something is wrong, and also if you need to pay attention to something in your life.
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Health anxiety is characterised by various physical complaints which lead to neurotic thoughts, feelings and behaviours associated with the symptoms you may have. Note that the symptoms may not always be imaginary or self-produced. They may in fact accompany an actual medical condition, and that is why, if symptoms persist, it is always best to visit the doctor for a comprehensive examination.
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According to The American Psychological Association (APA), anxiety is an emotion whose chief characteristics include feelings of tension, worrisome thoughts, and physical symptoms such as high blood pressure.
It is a condition that could cause fear, recurring intrusive thoughts, apprehension, restlessness, and excessive nervousness. These feelings are usually disproportionate to the actual trigger.
A person suffering from deep anxiety might choose to avoid some situations because of worry. Also, they might display physical symptoms like a rapid heartbeat, trembling, sweating, dizziness and sleeplessness.
Different people experience anxiety in different ways. For some, it might be butterflies in your stomach or a racing heart kind of situation. But for others, they might feel out of control or a disconnect between body and mind. Anxiety symptoms could also include panic attacks, nightmares, or uncontrollable, painful memories.
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