Anxiety is pretty damn sneaky.

Kevin Gilliland , a clinical psychologist and executive director at i360 in Dallas, said that when he asks patients if they think they have anxiety, the answer is most often no.

In reality, they really do struggle with the mental health problem, he said. Anxiety can be hard to pinpoint or identify because presents in many different ways that may seem unrelated.

This is especially true right now when it comes to the anxiety many of us are feeling due to the coronavirus pandemic. Our lives have been altered in unimaginable and numerous ways, which can trigger the stress hormone cortisol and lead to emotional and physical symptoms.

Good old fashioned run of the mill anxiety is often manifested in ways people dont associate with anxiety, said Forrest Talley , a psychologist based in Folsom, California.

Curious how you can spot when that anxiety is coming out? Below, the experts break down the subtle signs to watch for:

1. Youre feeling more tired than usual, even if you dont do much during the day

If you havent had the same gusto each day that you usually do, youre not alone. Gilliland noted that energy loss is the most common and confusing side effect of this pandemic, especially for people that are typically active or frequent exercisers.

Even if youre not a morning person, youre definitely not a night person right now, Gilliland said. All this stress and worry starts to drain our battery in a hurry and by mid-afternoon, most people are on a slippery slope to the couch or bed.

2. You arent sleeping well

Perhaps youre tired all the time and you want to sleep, but no dice. Or maybe you do fall asleep, but the quality isnt great. Blame it on your anxiety. Insomnia frequently occurs in anxious people, Talley said.

Rachel Wright , a therapist in New York City, said excess cortisol levels have a negative impact on the quality of rest and ability to fall asleep. To rectify, do what you can to create a nighttime ritual, stick to a consistent bedtime, avoid screens for an hour or so before bed, and limit caffeine intake in the afternoon so you can support your sleep cycle the best you can.