Physical anxiety

[Lookingforpeace]

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone gets physical symptoms of anxiety without actually feeling anxious mentally?

Usually, my physical symptoms can be traced back to anxious thoughts, however lately I've been feeling anxious physically for seemingly no reason. I have a racing heart, feel nauseated and am short of breath. Recently this was even after I'd been meditating so I'm not sure why I'm feeling this way.

Would love to hear others' experiences

[Saltbush_boy]

Hey there looking for peace I completely understand that feeling I feel the same I have thought that our definition of peace is undefined my best mate or younger brother helps me through these thoughts I try to do one thing out of my own comfort zone when the going is good and call on those feelings to compare with at times I hope you stick with us and talk we can get through with everyone on board don't be a stranger we are all in this together buddy

[Starwolf]

Hi there,

The symptoms you describe come with the territory...sometimes they follow a trigger, sometimes they just take over by surprise even when we feel at our relaxed best or indulging a bit of fun. They're unwelcome intruders but just a common by-product of anxiety which keeps affecting us while our attention is focused elsewhere.  Unfortunately, stressing about those symptoms only adds insult to injury.

I hope knowing these surprise attacks happen to many of us will help you keep as calm a mind as possible even if the body acts differently.

My best wishes are with you.

[Starwolf]

Although free of such symptoms now, I remember...

I found that keeping the body engaged in some sort of light activity used to help, going for a walk for example. Also,  massage in slow circles with the palm of the hand over the chest area helped with breathlessness and racing heart. Dropping the shoulders, lengthening the spine, checking for neck tightness will contribute to loosening that area.

I hope those few practical tips can help you too.