Body hurts

[Yhoni]

Why does my body ache after an anxiety attack...my neck shoulders bk jaws just like im so weak and achy

[Sunnidayz1]

Bc anxiety starts in the brain and then can effect parts of the body.

[Yhoni in reply to Sunnidayz1]

I thought i had a health issue after i had a break down n panicked ive been having a train of sad thoughts lack of energy aches n pains just frightening

[Bruno3333 in reply to Yhoni]

I don’t like to go outside. I feel safer in my house. I do make myself go out but it causes panic attacks

[dailyblueberry0507 in reply to Bruno3333]

Hi Bruno3333,

I am the same I have a hard time with crowds. But exposure therapy really helped me make leaps in my anxiety. But only do a little at a time when your ready with someone you trust incase you get sick. When I first got diagnosed I was terrified of crowds and the a little bit before Covid I went to Disney the most crowded place an anxious persons nightmare. Did I get sick? Yes, the fireworks threw me off but I was able to control it without medication. I think if we are up for the challenge then kick your anxiety in the butt. If your not comfortable right now going outside I understand. Do you have a yard you can sit in ?

[Bruno3333 in reply to dailyblueberry0507]

Yes I do have a yard I can sit in I don’t do it very often I feel much calmer more comfortable inside I would avoid Disneyland way too many people for me I have a hard time going to Walmart now that they have that curbside pick up makes it a lot easier

[dailyblueberry0507 in reply to Bruno3333]

Have you tried lorazepam with your doctor? I used to use that now only as needed.

[Bruno3333 in reply to dailyblueberry0507]

I’m on lorazepam as needed. I find I need it more and more it helps me sleep at night also

[Hidden]

My body aches all the time. But yes, a panic attack literally takes everything out of you like you just ran a marathon. If you had a panic attack, you might as well sleep it off for the rest of the day. I'm so sorry, I feel for you.

[onceanxietyridden54]

The reason for soreness is your body got a big shot of cortisol and that pushed muscles and cells that haven't been moved much before. When we tense up for a period of time, especially during a panic attack, our body can feel this way. Find out what triggered the panic attack and ask yourself one question: is it something worth losing your mental health over and over about?

[That_mountain_girl in reply to onceanxietyridden54]

Thanks for sharing that.

I am having hand pain and my doc says could be stress causing it. I suspected weak muscles or gas. Could gas push muscles and cells in same way as cortisol?

For few days it was fine and as i used my muscles I see my hands getting tired and bit red and swollen. I rested for a day and it feels lil better. Could this also be stress driven ?

I was definitely stressed for a month and then something shifted in me and am stress free for more than a week now but it has started to hurt now in my hands.

[Bruno3333 in reply to That_mountain_girl]

I know how you feel I know stress makes my body hurt mostly my back shoulders knees they stay home and stay out of stressful situations I sometimes will feel better but stress is everywhere and I can’t seem to stay away from it long enough to feel good

[Bruno3333]

My body aches when I’m having a panic attack. Happens to oftenMostly when I try to leave my house

[Bruno3333]

I don’t like to go outside. I feel safer in my house. I do make myself go out but it causes panic attacks

[1day_at_atime in reply to Bruno3333]

Hey Bruno3333,

Sounds like you have a phobia. Why don’t you try by degrees?

Say only the steps outside for 5 mins, then 10 mins and then more.

Then try with further distances?

But each time you do. Bring what you need, enough money but not so much you’d be upset if it was lost. A water bottle. What ever you need that helps you feel prepared.

It will feel unpleasant and you might have a panic attack but do it through the panic attack. Bcs the other side of that is freedom.

[Hidden]

Hi.

It is not surprising for stress to be manifested physically. Anxiety, depression and the like can exhibit itself physically as well as mentally. I learned from therapists that my back and arm aches are due to stress. Both these areas tense up as soon as I encounter a stressful situation; they all but disappear once that situation was diffused.

Stress manifesting itself physically also has to do with the body's "fight or flight" system.

[Alaska17]

My body hurts after panic attacks too and even days after because of the tension, so I have pain in my back, my shoulders and my chest throughout the day, is very uncomfortable but I don’t like to take pain medication for that

[Lazy_dog_lover]

During an attack, every muscle tenses. I recently had a few while in the hospital. It took Clonazepam to break them. I was exhausted. I was already in pain from a car accident, but tension in my neck and shoulders stayed for a bit.

[Hidden]

Cause you body stiffens up. I feel that way too. Even with PTSD, and nightmares, you bodies moving around in the true dream you can’t get out of.

[Thetealharp]

It's probably because of all the adrenaline and all your muscles tense ready to run, that's really achy afterwards. I have found that if I keep my breathing under control (I know this sometimes doesn't work!) Everything else passes quicker and with less pain. And if it doesn't work it's looking after your body afterward, doing some genetal or regerious movement to release the muscles. And relaxing the tension in your body that you have held in the panic attack (find ways that work for you), after a meltdown (I'm autistic too) I usual sleep for a couple of hours because that you can't control, damage minimization yes.

[Erod626]

Symptoms. I get those too. You’re too tense you need to let loose. Breathe. Find something to do that will keep your mind of things. You’re fine and remember you’re not the only one

[1day_at_atime]

Hi Yhoni and everyone else,

I had this too. I used to wake up tense. During the day, I wouldn’t realise how anxious I was but pulling muscle was so easy.

I knw it’s banged on about over and over again but these things helped me:

a) yoga everyday - start slow and aim to get to a point where you’re actually getting a sweaty, heart pumping workout for 30 mins

b) Epsom salt baths or Epsom salt scrub in a hot a shower

c) swimming (if you can, once a week)

d) meditating every day (start small like 10 mins)

e) yogurt everyday

f) and if you can get them... hugs from someone you trust

It’s a lot and I don’t blame you if you don’t have the energy or the time. So even if you can only do just one or two that’s pretty good too for body aches.

[Hidden in reply to 1day_at_atime]

Epsom salt baths are one of the natural remedies for restless legs syndrome (which I am unfortunate to have) as well! They are so calming!

Btw, I like your username!

[1day_at_atime in reply to Hidden]

Really? That’s great! Restless legs syndrome sounds like it must be uncomfortable and tiring. I’m really glad to hear that Epsom salts help with that!

And thank you

[Hidden in reply to 1day_at_atime]

Gosh yes, it is a torturous symptom. It's considered a sleep disorder since it acts up at night, causing the sufferer an inability to lie down.

I don't have a bathtub, so when I go visit my parents I use their guest one every night.

[1day_at_atime in reply to Hidden]

Hi Doggymom1,

Yes, it does sound like torture. And I hear you, guest bathtubs are underrated

[Bruno3333]

Yes I do have a yard I can sit in I don’t do it very often I feel much calmer more comfortable inside I would avoid Disneyland way too many people for me I have a hard time going to Walmart now that they have that curbside pick up makes it a lot easier

[1day_at_atime in reply to Bruno3333]

Hi Bruno3333,

You have a yard, that’s great! Yes, crowds can be a bit much. Post Covid19, crowds arent seen the same way anymore.

I suppose it depends on whether it will affect attending important places or events where there will be crowds?

Like church/other religious service, wedding receptions, volunteer meet-ups etc. It really depends.

[Bruno3333 in reply to 1day_at_atime]

I know going out in public may help after a while but it’s getting to that point to go out I feel safe in my house too many past memories that Haunt me

[mvillarreal]

Once you've gone into fight or flight, the body sometimes remains in that state even after you are out of the triggering situation because anxiety isn't only mental; it's also physiological. One thing that helps me with this is an emergency medication I take, hydroxyzine. It can stop panic attacks when they start and, even if I do have one, it can ease the physical symptoms afterwards. Have you tried an emergency med?

[Bruno3333]

I know going out in public may help after a while but it’s getting to that point to go out I feel safe in my house too many past memories that Haunt me

[1day_at_atime in reply to Bruno3333]

I really get you on this. I struggle with doing things that have bad associations too. It’s tough. But it also means letting life pass you by. What can you do just to get to that point?

[Bruno3333 in reply to 1day_at_atime]

I don’t know what to do to get me to that point I think that’s why am on this site to find ideas to get help talk to other people with the same conditions. Be honest with you even this is hard

[Bruno3333]

I know how you feel I know stress makes my body hurt mostly my back shoulders knees they stay home and stay out of stressful situations I sometimes will feel better but stress is everywhere and I can’t seem to stay away from it long enough to feel good

[Bruno3333]

I don’t know what to do to get me to that point I think that’s why am on this site to find ideas to get help talk to other people with the same conditions. Be honest with you even this is hard

[UFC80]

Anxiety is like the body attacking itself. Hormones are flooding the bloodstream tightening arteries and muscles all throughout the entire body. That assault is tiring and takes alot of energy! The mind is also hit with high demand and will feel horrible afterwards. It feels like you've run a marathon,yet not even moved a step.

Feel Better, it can be Managed!

[Eagledove in reply to UFC80]

This is a pretty good explanation. I had a very stressful event about a month ago, on top of a lot of chronic stress already (work, covid). My daughter was having a complicated birth and I didn’t know if she was ok or not for about 2 hours. I thought he worst. It all turned out ok, but a few days later a cluster of physical symptoms showed up together with a sharp increase in anxiety. I knew it was likely stress since I experienced similar things before, but it eventually sent me to the ER it was so bad.

It’s been a month and I’m still dealing with elevated anxiety, pulsatile tinnitus, neck pain.

[UFC80 in reply to Eagledove]

Thank You, Eagledove! Anxiety Disorder is truly a Mind and Body Disease. It has also put me into the ER. Having a good support system is the key. Therapy or Meds can help! 👍

Be Safe & Well.

[Bruno3333]

I’m on lorazepam as needed. I find I need it more and more it helps me sleep at night also