Tired, Worried, Sore, On Edge: Could this be Anxiety?

Coping with Anxiety after a Pregnancy Loss

Approximately 20% of individuals are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder after pregnancy loss. According to the DSM-5, anxiety is defined as excessive worry, difficulty controlling worry, and experiencing significant distress. The worries are accompanied by restlessness, feeling on edge, easily fatigued, difficult concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbance.

But, why do we experience anxiety after a pregnancy loss? Typically, people expect to experience sadness, grief, anger. But anxiety? How does anxiety play into my emotions after a pregnancy loss?