Inner restlessness is the subjective core of akathisia. People may describe an unbearable urge to move, discomfort inside the body or an inability to settle. The experience can be difficult to explain and may be…Continue Reading
Visible features of akathisia can include pacing, shifting weight, rocking or repeatedly moving the legs. Someone may stand and sit repeatedly because remaining still feels uncomfortable. The movements are responses to restlessness rather than the…Continue Reading
Akathisia often appears after starting a causative medicine or increasing exposure, although other patterns occur. It may persist, emerge after changes in treatment or be difficult to distinguish from longstanding restlessness. The timing relative to…Continue Reading
Anxiety can involve worry, fear, bodily arousal and restlessness. Akathisia is more specifically associated with an urge to move and difficulty remaining still, often in relation to medication exposure. The conditions can coexist, and the…Continue Reading
Assessment combines the person’s report of inner restlessness with observation, medication review and consideration of other causes. A structured scale may help document severity and change. Clinicians consider dose, recent adjustments, interactions and the importance…Continue Reading