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physiological symptoms of anxiety

dan_enough — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 12:46:26 GMT

Hi all,

I am new to beyond blue so i am still familiarising myself with the site and getting to know the ins and outs.

I have only recently acknowledged that I have anxiety issues as well as being prone to panic attacks.

My symptoms have scared me a little to say the least as I have noticed some of the following and assumed they are a byproduct of anxiety:

dull ache over entire body and arms feeling like lead
trembling hands
twitching muscles
constant ringing in my left ear
general weakness and lethargy (sore muscles without any exercise)
sensitivity to light
feelings of being spaced out
heart palpitations and dull pulse through upper torso

I was wondering if they're are any people out there who have experienced similar symptoms, as i would like to demystify some of these things to know if people do experience such physical symptoms of anxiety, or even such symptoms are associated with something else.

any help would be very much appreciated.

physiological symptoms of anxiety

Beetle — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 09:06:49 GMT

Hi Dan

welcome to the forum 🙂

I am also pretty new, and diagnosed with GAD with panic attacks and fainting spells and hypos

I had all of the symtoms you are experiencing. Its so unsettling isnt it?It got better since i am on meds.

It really helped. 🙂

Beetle

physiological symptoms of anxiety

Chris_B — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:46:06 GMT

Hi Dan,

Welcome. Yes, anxiety symptoms come in many forms, including physical. There's more information on this page of our website: http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/signs-and-symptoms (please copy and paste the link)

I would second Beetle's recommendation that you go and see a GP and get it checked out, not only because anxiety is treatable but the symptoms could also be part of something else that you need to have looked at.

best
CB

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physiological symptoms of anxiety

dan_enough — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 10:54:00 GMT

Hi Beetle,

Thanks for sharing, I appreciate the comments :).

dan

physiological symptoms of anxiety

Jessie83 — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:38:53 GMT

Oohhhhhh yeah, am familiar with all of those awful symptoms! My Dr once said to me "our bodies are never perfect, things ache, hurt, tremble, feel weak and tired, hearts skip beats, for no reason at all! It is part of the human condition and your anxiety is making these things significant, where in others they are not noticed or are labelled as insignificant." It is hard to remember sometimes. For me, I can know how well or unweel i am based on how much physical sensations (sensations, not symptoms!) bother me. The spaced out, feeling like I m floating above myself and observing myself, if it lasts for days means I'm not in a great space especially. Excercise helps, at whatever level is tolerable, that way you get comfortable with your body feeling different and also helps you feel less yucky.