Physical Symptoms

[loveandlightseeker]

Does anyone else experience physical symptoms from depression and/or anxiety?

As I’ve expressed I am trying very hard to recover, focus and address my mental health. However, physically I just feel terrible which in turn makes it difficult...

You are all a loving, caring and empathetic group. Hope everyone is has a beautiful day💜

[givingup1]

YES. Everything hurts. I feel tired. So, so, so, so tired, like it takes an insurmountable effort to move anything. Even my brain hurts. It won't make decisions, but it won't rest, either...

[tamka38 in reply to givingup1]

Yes my body hurts from head to toes some days I don’t even get out my bed because

I don’t eat or drink and my brain feels like

Is shaking or doing something weird and am always tired

[loveandlightseeker in reply to tamka38]

Sorry love! Thank you for sharing. I hope we can get back to genuinely feeling well again.

[tamka38 in reply to loveandlightseeker]

Me too

[tacz1124 in reply to tamka38]

I have been there more then once. Are you on any meds?

[tamka38 in reply to tacz1124]

Zoloft and Xanax

[tacz1124 in reply to tamka38]

I just started talking Zoloft a month ago and I’m finally getting out of bed. I’m also on lithium. Have you been on your meds for awhile? I know these feelings are terrible. Anxiety can really be debilitating.

[tamka38 in reply to tacz1124]

I was on 50mg of Zoloft for 2 week and upped it to 100mg for 3 weeks now. U been in bed for a month? I know the

All I do is lay down on my couch almost

24/7 I barely eat or drink and 2 years ago

I was in my room 3 months afraid to leave

My room I hope you’re eating and drinking

Do u have panic attacks

[loveandlightseeker in reply to givingup1]

Ugh I’m so sorry! It’s tough because I question if it’s “all in my head” but I know the feelings are real. The worst part is the unpredictability of not knowing what your body will feel. Is there anything you do that provides relief?

I found this article that was spot on as far as the physical symptoms

healthline.com/health/menta...

[tamka38 in reply to loveandlightseeker]

No

[MidnightPanic]

All the time. My anxiety makes me feel like crap physically, physical discomfort is triggering anxiety attacks. It's a vicious cycle of feeding off each other. Exercise would probably help a ton, but my anxiety is so bad these days just getting my heart racing can trigger a panic attack. It sucks so bad.

I finally decided i'll try to go back on a daily SSRI, but i'm so anxious about the side affects from them that i'm afraid to start the meds. I'm hoping more mindful meditation and coping skills learned from my therapist will start paying off soon.

[tamka38 in reply to MidnightPanic]

Good luck