Table 1.

Subjective assessment of anxious patients based on their psychophysiological, behavioral, and emotional responses

Psychophysiological responses	Behavioral and emotional responses
Muscle tightness Hands unsteady Restlessness Clearing the throat Sweating of the palms of hands, forehead, upper lip (the palm of the hand can be assessed during handshake) Pulsation in the carotid and temporal arteries Depth and speed of respiration, Stiff posture Holding things tightly Strong startle response Frequent urination	Hyperactivity Walking or talking faster In a hurry Irritation with delays Panicky Blushing Getting tongue-tangled Avoiding people Nervous habits Poor memory Confusion, stumbling over words Sitting on the edge of the chair, leaning forward Rapidly thumbing through magazines Pacing Inattentiveness Excessive worrying Outburst of emotions