The main sign of akathisia is a sense of restlessness and intense need to move. To relieve this feeling, you need to stay in motion. It usually affects your legs, usually while you’re sitting. People with akathisia are likely to:
Other symptoms include feeling irritable, stressed, impatient, or panicked. You may feel like jumping out of your skin.
Rock back and forth
Pace or march in place
Shift your weight from foot to foot
Cross and uncross your legs
Squirm or fidget
Grunt or moan