Physical symptoms, caused by anxiety, are the body's way of letting you know that something is wrong and that something needs to be done about it. An example demonstrating the physical symptoms of anxiety is discussed in the book Anxiety Disorders by J. Paul Caldwell, MD, CCFP, the author states: "...90 percent of them complain of physical symptoms caused when the body tries to cope with physical symptoms. the effects of anxiety. These physical symptoms may include: insomnia, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, recurring or persistent pain, chest pain with or without palpitations, headache, sweating, flushing, multiple physical symptoms (weakness, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, pain, diarrhea, agitation, fainting). spasms, tingling in the extremities) for which no medical explanation can be found” (11). Any symptoms caused by anxiety must mean something really bad is happening in the body, or at least that's what it thinks. This gives insight into the impact the mind can have on the body. This piece of evidence highlights the importance of mental health's contribution to overall health. Anxiety can be detrimental to a person as a whole, not just