The most outward signs and symptoms of troubling anxiety disorders

It's totally normal to feel nervous at times. For many public speaking or financial stress can cause some feelings of anxiousness. For some people, however, anxiety presents constant symptoms that can be agonizing and difficult. Here are some key signs that can indicate an anxiety disorder.

Worrying too much is one of the trademark signs of an anxiety disorder. Worrying about everyday things both large and small on most days of the week for six months or more generally means that you are suffering from more acute anxiety than most people should.

If the anxiety is so bad that it interferes with daily life, it might be time to consider talking to a health professional about it.

Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep is a tell-tale sign that you might have some underlying anxiety. Occasional tossing and turning is natural, but if you chronically find yourself awake and worried or agitated, it could be a sign of an anxiety disorder. If you wake up feeling wired with your mind racing, it's probably something worth talking to your doctor about.

Many people are afraid of spiders or car crashes, but some anxiety is rooted in specific, irrational fears. If the fear starts to be overwhelming or disruptive, it could be the sign of a particular type of anxiety disorder. Phobias of things like crowds, animals or other things are sometimes not obvious until a person is confronted with that situation.

Anxiety often manifests itself in physical symptoms in the body. It often affects the stomach and digestive process with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, bloating, gas and other uncomfortable stomach issues. These problems aren't always related to anxiety, but usually anxiety will make existing stomach conditions even worse.

Some types of anxiety manifest themselves more in social situations. Self-consciousness in a group is one sign of an anxiety disorder. If you find that you have extreme doubt in everyday activities like making small talk at a party or eating and drinking with a group of people, you might be experiencing the symptoms of a social anxiety disorder.