Numbness

[Charliie1994]

Does anyone else get numb face / arm whilst anxious ?

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Yes...this has been happening to me lately. When I get stressed and anxious my left arm will start to get a bit numb. So weird and it scares me a bit.

[Charliie1994 in reply to Hidden]

I know it’s horrible , I asked my doctor and he said that when you are stressed your heart rate is obviously faster, there is a nerve that goes down our left arm that is close to our heart so that’s why we get numb !

He wasn’t worried at all and he knows how stressed I get and how I worry about every little symptom. Numbness is normal x

[Hidden in reply to Charliie1994]

Ok that is good to know. I notice it when stressed. When it starts to happen I try and slow down my thinking and breathe until I am calmer. When I am calm the numbness starts to go away. I am scared I might have a heart attack or something.

[Charliie1994 in reply to Hidden]

I know the feeling !!! But we work ourselves up

[Drdabbss in reply to Hidden]

I have the exact same feelings and responses you aren't alone in this!

We need to learn to calm our minds and ignore sensations and symptoms.

As an extreme health anxiety worrier its impossible for me, but if we continue to share our experiences and feelings we can start to build the knowledge to overcome these negative ideas and thinking.

I hope you feel better and have a great day.

[Drdabbss]

Hey Cam, fellow Cam to Cam I hope you feel better!!

I have been having this exact same feeling, my jaw and face as well as my left arm feeling funny numb and tingly.

I too get nervous when I feel these sensations, even though I know its nothing to worry about I still worry about it - thanks anxiety...

Hope you feel better knowing that its nothing to worry about, I will try to not worry about it either but its hard!!!

[Charliie1994 in reply to Drdabbss]

Well it’s my right side today not the left ! I am okay I just don’t need to think about it , I keep thinking I’m having a heart attack or stroke etc ...

[Drdabbss in reply to Charliie1994]

Thats the worst, I feel for you!

I always worry its the absolute worst thing happening but in reality its just a symptom of constant stress, worry, panic and anxiety.

If you ever get a sensation or feeling extra worried about these things send me a message I am always here to chat though them to try and make things better.

I hope you have a good day Try not to worry, I will try to do the same!

[Charliie1994 in reply to Drdabbss]

Thankyou so much I feel so much better Ive had a nice meal and watching a film with my sister and baby niece , i will definitely send you a message x

[Drdabbss in reply to Charliie1994]

Sounds like a nice afternoon!! Message me anytime!!!

[MissPinBG]

Oh my gosh this is really interesting - I also get a numb face and jaw, combined with various other symptoms. I know my B12 is low but the combination of symptoms is really stressing me out, I now wonder if my anxiety is just making it all worse. Really refreshing to see I’m not alone!

[Charliie1994 in reply to MissPinBG]

Omg you really arnt , I get numb face , neck , arm hands .... it’s horrible . I think it really is anxiety

[MissPinBG in reply to Charliie1994]

Part of my problem is that I keep Googling the smallest of symptoms and am like - sh*t, that’s me, I must have some awful incurable illness. I think the more I Google, the more symptoms appear. It’s a vicious circle 🤦‍♀️