Feeling Uneasy and Restless

About the Symptom

Feeling uneasy and restless could be described as difficulty in relaxing or feeling tense and can be symptoms of anxiety among many other medical or psychiatric conditions.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Difficulty breathing / breathlessness
• Easy fatiguability
• Recent weight loss
• Palpitation
• Suicidal thought

Possible Causes

Generally, Feeling uneasy and restless can be related to:

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  A mental illness where a patient has uncontrollable, recurring thoughts, ideas, or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel compelled to do something repeatedly, like cleaning or washing their hands (compulsions).

• Social Anxiety Disorder

  This is also known as social phobia and is a mental health condition characterized by a constant fear of being watched and judged by others. It can impact work, school, and other daily activities.

• Anxiety

  Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a condition in which a person experiences intense, excessive, and persistent worry about a variety of things for six or more months. While anxiety is normal in stressful situations, excessive anxiety can be an indicator of an underlying anxiety disorder and interfere with daily living.

• Hyperventilation Syndrome / Panic Attacks
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Adjustment Disorder
• Depression
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Do you frequently feel restless and unable to find peace?

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