Common Signs You Have Anxiety in the Fall

If you have noticed that your anxiety always peaks near the beginning of the fall season, 
you are not alone. This is sometimes called seasonal anxiety or autumn anxiety, as it 
happens around this season. Like all forms of anxiety, it is not caused by any one thing. 
Some people get anxiety this time of year due to the weather changing, others 
experience it because their routine and schedule changes so drastically.

It helps to understand the signs and symptoms of seasonal anxiety, so that you can 
start working on remedies as soon as possible.


Physical Signs

The first signs you will probably notice when it comes to anxiety are the physical signs. 
These tend to occur before any emotional or behavioral signs, even if you don’t realize it 
is your anxiety. Here are some symptoms that might mean you have anxiety:

Restlessness – You may start feeling very restless, without understanding why. If you 
can’t sit still or focus, this could be a sign of anxiety.

Fatigue – Fatigue is a very common sign of anxiety, where you feel physically drained 
and like you can barely get anything done without needing a nap.

Dizziness – Dizziness has many causes, but when accompanying these other 
symptoms, it could be from your anxiety.

Panic attack symptoms – Many people experience a panic attack or symptoms related 
to panic, such as tunnel vision, a racing heartbeat, and uncontrollable sweating.


Emotional and Behavioral Signs

The next series of symptoms experienced when you have anxiety are the emotional, 
mental, and behavioral signs. Some people only notice these, while others experience 
them along with the physical signs. Either way, it is important to understand that they 
could be signaling you to your anxiety. 

Trouble Focusing – Focus and concentration is often lacking when you struggle with 
anxiety. If you notice you can’t focus more than a few minutes or concentrate on 
anything without your mind wandering, it might be from your anxiety.

Excessive Worrying – Everybody worries, but people with anxiety tend to obsess 
about worries and fears. Your anxiety convinces you of things that aren’t actually true, 
where one very small thing could mean disastrous consequences.

Agitation and Mood Swings – You might also notice you are irritable or easily 
agitated, without any other reason. You know it’s not PMS, stress, or another cause, so 
it has to be from your anxiety.

Sudden Nervousness – This is often situational, where you are fine one minute, then 
when you get into a certain situation, suddenly you are very nervous and almost 
panicked.



