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what physical feelings of anxiety do you get?

annabay — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 08:25:45 GMT

hey there, what physical symptoms of anxiety do you experience?

I often feel very alone in my experience of having physical chest (what I think are heart) spasms and was wanting to create a space for everyone to list their physical feelings that come hand in hand with anxiety so we can all feel less alone.

hope everyone is well.

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Jill_G — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:53:37 GMT

Hi Annabay

With my anxiety my most physical symptoms were nausea/dry reaching which lasted for months. ..mostly mornings. ..also phantom smells.

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littlemissoverthink — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:15:17 GMT

Hey there, hope you’re well.
I too would have heart palpitations.. little did I know that this was anxiety/panic at the time though.
Other physical manifestations of Anxiety for myself is my feet ‘tingle’ or ‘itch’ I can’t explain it, but it’s the most uncomfortable feeling on the soles of my feet - makes me want to sand paper them off! Nausea and those are probably the most common.. the worst I had was not being able to physically eat or drink for 2 days.. but that has only happened once.
x

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Jill_G — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:01:03 GMT

Hi there

Hope your well. Yes the nausea and tummy symptoms have been awful for me over several months l feel it mostly mornings. Even though its better it has not completely gone yet.

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smallwolf — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 21:54:59 GMT

Me... I had sweaty palms. racing heart, lump in the throat feeling, constant sighing, and sleep problems.

Now... the medication helps greatly, but I will still get that racing heart (muted), lump in the throat feeling (occasionally), constant sighing

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I_N — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 22:36:59 GMT

When I feel that I get an anxiety attack my heart starts racing, I feel shaky and my voice changes. I also get physical pain too.

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Jill_G — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 22:40:57 GMT

Yes the constant signing l do it often. Im on no meds l did try some in the beginning but didnt work for me ..l guess l wasnt on them very long. I take anti nausea pills if it gets to much for me.Any advice on this morning nausea.

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Slipperyfish — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:19:24 GMT

For me the best way I can describe the feeling is feeling like I’m drowning. I feel like my heart is being squished and I struggle to get enough air into my lungs. Having PTSD from an assault I also find that once I become stressed or anxious I get really bad pain in my legs and in my tummy. Like someone is getting a steamroller and driving it straight over the top of me. And once I’m In that state I find it so hard to get back on track. My counselor always talks to me about staying in my window of tolerance. So when I start to feel like I’m beginning to drown I need to think fast and try my best to get back on track. But of course when I try and do that I become more anxious about the fact that I’m becoming anxious. Crazy isn’t it.
I do find now though that I try and start grounding myself without even realizing I’m doing it. And I’ve got a few little sayings or quotes that I keep with me, or in my handbag when I’m out work for example, and I try and read these and remind myself that I am safe, I am brave, and I can get through this.

hope that helps someone in someway! Life can be cruel. But look at us, leaning on each other for support and guidance. No matter how hard your past, present or future is, someone somewhere will always have your back and that’s something we all should try and remember.

ah I’m babbling now, so sorry!

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blondguy — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:20:18 GMT

Hi Annabay....excellent and very helpful thread topic by the way 🙂

I used to have chronic anxiety that has reduced (a lot) with frequent ongoing treatment (yay!)

tight breathing (chest muscles tightening.. restricting our ability to breath) Scary but harmless
sweaty palms.....
sleep problems....waking up at silly hours....(oversensitised/adrenaline release/common anxiety)
night sweats..cold sweats
dizzyness
diarrhea (sorry.... but our digestive system is the most sympathetic to anxiety issues)
heart palpitations....scary at first until I knew it was only adrenaline and way too much caffeine

These are all very common symptoms of various levels of anxiety...They are harmless yet a good indicator that we may have slow down and make some changes...The counseling and cognitive therapy is priceless 🙂

So much great support here too!

Great thread topic annabay....I hope some of this is helpful to anyone on or off the forums

Paul

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Gettingthere98 — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:59:34 GMT

Never been able to fully describe it but I always know I'm about to descend into full panic when I start to feel like my teeth are shaking. Like a tingling in my gums.

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geoff — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:55:53 GMT

Hello Annabay, some great replies back to you as well as to the many others suffering from anxiety.

OCD can be a form of unwanted recurring and persistent thoughts, urges or impulses by having obsessions, compulsions or unfortunately, both, which cause great anxiety and distress and will create a physical feeling related to this disorder.

When someone is unable to perform their habit/ritual, then these feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a fast heart rate and shakiness and can keep you from carrying on with your life normally.

Best wishes.

Geoff.

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Timmy1 — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 03:38:53 GMT

Hi Geoff , I’m a bit of a newby at this , first question is if I reply to you do the other guys see it ? And on the subject of physical feelings I myself have this very nervous / tense feeling all over my body which comes and goes depending on mood , scenario / busy at work etc , tiredness , if I don’t eat to well / drink to much ( but can manage everything in moderation ) I’m on medication and it says one side affect MAY be anxiety , I’m more than productive at home / kids and socially and work ( now ! But earlier ) but it is a bit of an effort to get going sometimes and this is my first stint with anxiety/ depression ? hence receiving plenty of support and treatment. I’ve read it before and it does seem selfish but it’s good to know I’m not alone and everyone is different

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blondguy — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 08:55:16 GMT

Hi Timmy1

Even though Annabay wrote this thread on Oct 22nd we can see your post and Welcome to the forums too 🙂

Always great to have newbies Timmy1.....If we didnt have new members posting the forums wouldnt exist

So you can have more specific responses to your own situation you are welcome to start your own thread if you wish

Great to have you on the forums!

Paul

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La_Bas — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 22:45:07 GMT

For me the physical manifestation I can only describe as a cold, rushing sensation in the chest. I'm told that's adrenaline. A friend of mine used the term "flooding" to describe it in it's constant mode.

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smcg10 — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 22:16:36 GMT

My symptoms - constant sighing and yawning, trying to get the peak breath. Which ends up making my jaw and chest hurt.

And because my anxiety alters my breathing (in my mind) I'm constantly aware of my surroundings; where is the nearest hospital? Where is the closest door/toilet if I need to escape? etc

It's been happening for the past 2 months after I experienced a particular rough panic attack, and it's just exhausting!

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Tense_Sez — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 12:31:32 GMT

Hi smcg10,

Your symptoms sound very similar to mine... although I've never actually been diagnosed!

I had a large panic attack at the start of 2019, which completely altered my life - but mostly my breathing, it's almost like I've needed to re-learn how to breathe.

My symptoms are shortness of breath, heart palpitations, constant back pain and jaw pain as well as some dizziness. Tried to find something physically wrong with myself for so long but being in denial never helped. I suffer from at least one of these symptoms everyday, but have learnt to manage.

Agreed, it's very exhausting... no wonder my body is always tense!

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geoff — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:17:46 GMT

Hello Timmy, I'm sorry I haven't got back to you and yes if you reply back to me then everybody who wants to read a thread is able to read what you've said.

That maybe good because what you do say may help someone who's hiding away and too frightened to make a comment, so it may help draw them out and join in.

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geoff — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:22:41 GMT

This is the second time my comments have gone through, so Ill have to check with BB why it's happening.

Are you able to start your own thread, simply because comments made on somebody else's thread do get lost and not answered, so please let us know.

Take care.

Geoff.

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Guest_9467 — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 21:02:39 GMT

Hi Geoff

Any side-effects from medication will be listed in their pamphlet but it doesn't necessarily mean it's going to happen to you, the company has to list all of what may happen, only for legal reasons and to protect them legally.

This is sort of true but only in legal terms . For example in there would be increased anxiety and depression which is only two things but would include many things in themselves .

I believe that the powers that be need to fund a mental health diary that a person can write in things that happen after they start a med so that a doctor can see what may have changed from the medication . As much as people just dont want to talk about it they do cause side effects if they dont agree with you but then the correct one will cause very little .

One with me caused me to be manic on a very low dose within hours , where as one i took gave me no side effects.

Doctors need to listen to the people they are treating and i think a diary would be a great help with this.

cheers kev

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Panic90 — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 21:32:51 GMT

I get the typical nauseous feeling in my stomach and being generally confused/clouded thoughts.

If my anxiety is moving towards a panic attack, it usually starts with a hot feeling around my neck area and moves to being short of breath, nauseous, sweating profusely and a somewhat irrational and immediate desire to 'get out of there'. (i.e. leave whatever area I'm in regardless of what that is)