Physical symptoms of anxiety

[Simpsons]

Hi. I was wondering if anyone gets the same physical symptoms of anxiety. Constant tingling sensation in the arms and legs. Buzzing in the head plus headaches. Nausea and feeling you want to vomit. Sensitive to noise and extreme fatique. I don't feel anxious about doing stuff but with the physical symptoms it makes it really hard. Any thought or trips?

[pasl]

Hello, I always feel like vomiting. Unfortunately I don’t really have any tips for you as I am trying to figure it all out myself but just know you are not the only one.

[Simpsons in reply to pasl]

Thanks for getting back to me. Hope we both manage to overcome come it some day ❤

[Hidden]

Try to feed as much positive into your mind and know that anxiety will not kill you...sure does feel like it yet look how many times you've made it through...

Also anything that you can do to distract yourself is oh so helpful... for me doing jigsaw puzzles is great because I can't think of anything else...

I'm here for you and wishing nothing but the best for you along with peace of mind...

Sparkles & dump trucks of groovy love, peace, light, joy & hugs Simpsons!

[Simpsons in reply to Hidden]

Hi PeachyLisa. Thanks so much for getting back to me, what a lovely positive outlook you have to life. I too love doing jigsaw puzzles! Fortunately I’m one of the lucky one who is able to get out and enjoy life. It’s just the physical symptoms of anxiety I needed to have a wee rant about👿. Tingling constantly in my arms and legs, buzzing in my head wanting to vomit when I wake up, tremors and the fatigue at the moment is crippling. I don’t like taking anything to help me sleep so tried to do without last night and feel like death today. Today is another day and a beautiful one 😎Sorry to rant and sending you a BIG hug back 🌺

[Hidden in reply to Simpsons]

Oh don't thank me..thank my loving mom...she passed all of her positivity to me...and I know she's looking down on me smiling because of it!

Are you taking anything for your anxiety? I have a time with sleep my ownself and don't take anything..just try my best to move and groove during the day so I can sleep..doesn't work too good yet I always remain hopeful...

Have you ever heard the saying ..No rest for the wicked and the righteous don't need it? Well I've decided I must be wickedly righteous, hahaha!

May you receive peace of mind soon..

Sparkles & dump trucks of groovy love, peace, light, joy & hugs Simpsons!

[Simpsons in reply to Hidden]

🤣 oh yes have definitely heard that expression before.....think I learnt that from my mum. She was one of those true gems. She was totally selfless, her family meant everything to her. I miss her every day but feel blessed and privileged to have taken care of her during her later life. I do take Promethazine which is an antihistamine the doctor gave me. I’m not keen because I think your body get use to having them but may be just sort team at the moment 😴🌺x

[Hidden in reply to Simpsons]

Oh how I can relate...it's been 31 years since my moms repose and I was blessed to take care of her...ran 2 households for 5 months...didn't think she was going anywhere..it was her time, 6 weeks later gave birth to my 3rd child ~ went into my first ppd and life has not been the same...although I have found my happy...just some days..well you know...

Sparkles and dump trucks of groovy love, peace, light, joy & hugs Simpsons!

[Simpsons in reply to Hidden]

I do indeed....she was my rock and best friend ever. She died in 2014 so still grieving. What’s ppd?

[Hidden in reply to Simpsons]

My mom left in 1989 and was my best friend ever in this whole big wide world...it took me a good ten years to deal with her loss.. I'll always miss her..she was a GEM...in the 31 years now I've never heard a bad word said about her..only positives..it's fantastic to know how many loved her and nothing bad to say about her...geesh, that won't be me when I'm gone!

Postpartum depression.. PPD.. went through 2 of them after she left..not too much fun...I must say but I got through it and will continue to face my challenges and win! Remember winners never quit and quitters never win!

Sparkles & dump trucks of groovy love, epace, light, joy & hugs Simpsons!

[Saltwater]

Hi, sorry you are feeling like this. Physical symptoms of anxiety normally manifest when you have been suffering from anxiety for quite some time. Things like:

dizziness

tiredness

a noticeably strong, fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)

muscle aches and tension

trembling or shaking

dry mouth

excessive sweating

shortness of breath

stomach ache

feeling sick

headache

pins and needles

difficulty falling or staying asleep (insomnia).

We may all suffer from anxiety from time to time, but when you are suffering long term from anxiety, your body is flooded with stress hormones that put your body and your brain on high alert. It is like being in a constant state of alert. What you think, you feel, and that's what generally is happening with anxiety. Your body is full of stress and hormones because it is anticipating the fear or dread that you are experiencing in your mind or thoughts, the worries or concerns you might have. It gears your body up for a shock or a surprise, like you are waiting to start a sprint or run away from a perceived threat. You go through all this stress in your mind, that your body is on alert, waiting to deal with the 'problem' and because our bodies are often at rest, and nothing is actually happening, we are left feeling shaky, stressed and on edge because there is no release for the way we are feeling.

You might not always feel anxious at the time, but it is often the build up of stress in the body and you may not respond to any one thing or another, but still be on constant edge because you have an overall feeling of being unsettled. You can't relax and unwind because your brain is telling your body to be on the alert so you have to start to practice positive thoughts, mindfulness and relaxation techniques.

Many people don't realise that anxiety is a mental problem that can have physical symptoms. The physical symptoms can often lead to more anxiety because many people think that there is something wrong with them and start to worry about that which fuels the cycle.

If you can exercise, and get out in the fresh air, this will help you release some tension and release happy hormones that make you feel positive. It will also help get rid of the cortisol, the stress hormones in your system.

how to get rid of anxiety

Don't forget to breathe correctly and take time out for yourself and also get enough sleep.

My anxiety got to breaking point last year. I ended up in hospital on several occasions with severe panic attacks and palpitations. I could never have believed that what I was experiencing was anxiety as it was so intense and so severe. I did not think that I could do that to myself but the mind is very powerful and sometimes we are not aware of just how stressed we are and it builds up over time like a train wreck. One stressful event runs into the back of another and before you know it, we have de-railed.

Try to remember that just because you think something, doesn't make it real. Spend time thinking happy thoughts and you will notice a difference in the way you feel.

Chamomile tea is great for calming the system and can help you relax. Avoid caffeine and alcohol if you can.

Everything that you are experiencing is very common with anxiety but it really is something we can live without. The sensitivity to noise is a common side effect of system overload. We are over sensitive to stimulus because we are tuned in to everything because we are on alert like meerkats on the lookout in the desert. Everything seems noisy, loud and in your face. I ask the family to constantly turn down the music or telly and they say that it is already really quiet. I can't sleep even with a ticking clock or the sound of my own heartbeat when I get anxious.

I also am really jumpy all the time and will jump out of my skin if some poor passer by asks me the time! We have to learn to get out of our heads and back into the real world because the reality is no where near as scary as the way we perceive it to be in our heads.

Best wishes to you. xx

[Simpsons in reply to Saltwater]

Thanks so much for getting back to me. What you had to say makes perfect sense. I've always been an anxious person and in the past i self medicated with alcohol. I gave up alcohol back in the mid 80's and have been sober ever since. In 2014 my mum died....she was my rock and i adored her. Not have alcohol to turn to i've had to deal with my emotions. As you said you may not feel anxious but underneath it builds. It hit me hard in 2018. Generally its okish but there's that underlying anxiety. Things that most people can deal with can trip someone with anxiety over the end. Yesterday it was a plumber who really pissed me off😠. I too try to think about all the wonderful positive in life. My home, food on the table, my family and friend. A beautiful sunny day....etc. Thank you 🌷x

[Saltwater in reply to Simpsons]

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. It can be especially hard when a loved one dies, especially one so close. I sincerely hope you find peace with that soon. Your mother would definitely want you to be okay and will 100% be looking out for you right now. No one ever really leaves if they are in your heart. She is alive in everything you are and all that you do.

I can definitely relate to the addiction problems and so many congratulations on your sobriety. That will definitely help with the anxiety and give you a level playing field to work from. I suffered gambling addiction for 20 odd years and it left me with a lot of problems and even more anxiety than I started with. Yes, it's true, we now have to deal with our emotions instead of burying them in a machine or a drink, but when we face up to our problems we are helping ourselves to grow stronger by addressing the issues that life throws our way.

It is not easy but the things we lean on make us weak, like gambling and alcohol, and the things we face up to make us strong.

I am trying to slow things down and live in the moment and not worry about things like before. I try to deal with problems as they come instead of always anticipating them. I am okay when I am out of my head but when I am in there, it is not a nice place and it makes me go over all the things I don't want to dwell on. One bad thought leads to another and before I know it, I am in a depression and can't get out of it. I find keeping busy really helps me and also trying to focus on others instead of myself.

It is hard but it can be done by getting out of our heads and saying nice things to ourselves instead of criticising ourselves for feeling weak. It's also okay not to feel good some days and we have to allow ourselves to feel down too. All emotions are necessary and you can't always feel good. There is no such thing as a bad mood as such.It is a low mood and one you will get out of if you address the feeling and not bury it. It is there to help you address what is bothering you, a sort of nudge in the right direction and if we see it that way, then all our moods can be helpful in getting the right response.

Be good to yourself and know that you are not alone in the way you feel. Trust yourself to do the right thing. You are stronger than you think you are and you are strong because you have known suffering and sadness and you will come out shining in the end.

[mvillarreal]

Hi Simpsons. I definitely relate to the nausea. Have you tried taking any emergency medicine for when you start to have a panic attack or feel like you are about to have a panic attack? Hydroxyzine really helps me to calm the nerves. Usually after about a half an hour or so, I stop feeling nauseous, shaky, and short of breath.

[Simpsons in reply to mvillarreal]

Hi thanks for getting back to me. I'm really lucky at the moment as i'm not having any panic attacks. Do you know if helps with sleep and is it an over the counter med?

[Hidden]

Yeah. I feel dizzy a lot. Sleepy and so tired. I don't want to do anything but lay down.

But when I feel my anxiety starting to rise. I try to keep my mind busy with my hobbies.