NEWBIE...

[punkrockhippie]

I am new here. Hardest thing about my anxiety and depression is dealing with the physical pain caused by my mental anguish... aka aches and soreness and fatigue. Im generally a healthy person but when my anxiety or depression flare up, the physical part just brings me down more... am i the only one that feels this way? do any of you have any pointers?

[Hidden]

Hi.

I’m sorry to hear of your struggles.

I wanted to say welcome to you and I hope it helps being here x

[Kcirb]

Yes: sick to my stomach and my muscles get tight

[punkrockhippie in reply to Kcirb]

nice to know I'm not alone.. its just a bummer

[Hidden in reply to punkrockhippie]

You are not alone.

Hope today brings more peace for you x

[Hidden]

I am going through the same thing. My body feels bruised and I get tired very easily. I can’t keep up with people younger than I am. I think my anxiety keeps my body very tense all the time. Seems like after a few days of being very low, I get physically ill (migraine, stomach upset, etc). My doctor feels that if I lose weight, I will feel better. It’s not so easy to be active when I can’t leave the house. Today I am going to just slow everything down. Not do too much. Give myself permission to take it easy. I wish you a beautiful day!

[punkrockhippie in reply to Hidden]

thank you - i totally understand.. same thing ..leaving the house will make me feel better but i have to feel better to leave the house.. - hope you enjoy/enjoyed your today. t

[Hidden]

Hey there. Just a thought. Hmm, i don't know if this would make things worse physically? But do you get much exercise? Or do any stretches? Yoga? My best to you in this. <3 xx

[punkrockhippie in reply to Hidden]

hiya anxious and thanks..

and you are right.. its true.. it helps. i do actually do yoga and meditation.. i think they are the only reason I'm making it through day to day.. but some days are just so much harder then others. .. you know? oo =)

[Hidden in reply to punkrockhippie]

Yes, punkrockhippie! I know <3 xx

Hang in there. x