Anxiety and Restlessness
The co-occurrence of anxiety symptoms and physical or psychological restlessness, creating a state of unease, tension, and inability to settle. Often a feature of generalised anxiety, panic-related presentations, and burnout.
Quick answer
Anxiety and restlessness (ICD-10: R45.1; ICD-11: MB24) co-occur in GAD, panic disorder, and PTSD. CBT and ACT have the strongest evidence. Akathisia is an important medication-related differential. Exercise and breathing practices are evidence-informed adjuncts.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Inner sense of agitation that prevents rest or stillness
Anxious thoughts looping alongside physical restlessness
Difficulty sitting comfortably or remaining in one place
Heightened physiological arousal: racing heart, rapid breathing
Sense of being driven by an internal tension that does not release
What is Anxiety and Restlessness?
The co-occurrence of anxiety symptoms and physical or psychological restlessness, creating a state of unease, tension, and inability to settle. Often a feature of generalised anxiety, panic-related presentations, and burnout.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Anxiety and Restlessness, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Cognitive patterns, emotional processing, and stress response.
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