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Anxiety can cause rashes right?? I hate when it happens because then my health anxiety flares up and I think I'm probably reacting to someone. I finally pushed myself to get out of bed and do my laundry. Where I live,with parents currently,we have to bring out clothes to a laundry matt. Well my anxiety is a tad bit up. But not bad. And I can't tell if the red spots are a reaction of some sort or just my nerves. I'm convincing myself,well trying to,that it's just my nerves and I'll be alright. I haven't been able to get out of bed to do much for months due to depression...it sucks. I haven't washed my clothes and stuff in months. So I decided enough is enough! I pushed myself and walked up here. Right now it's just me here. But the noise of the washers are a tad overwhelming at the moment. I'll go outside for fresh air maybe, it might help. Sorry for the rambling I'm just anxious

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I don't know if anxiety is technically is the cause, but i have had rashes many times during my panic attacks & only then, so i think it can be the cause. It could be coincidence that i came into contact with an allergen, but i follow the same routine daily, so that's unlikely. It definitely lowers ur immune system, so that's 1 way it could make u more susceptible to a rash. Actually, yes, it can cause a rash according to a medical website:

medicalnewstoday.com/articl...

Also, u will feel better once u het these things accomplished, so it's worth making urself do it if u have the motivation at all. Many of us have been there, & can empathize. I know forcing myself to get up & wash clothes & clean was what kept the motivation going, & made me realize i could actually do this, & stick with it. I'm practically back to normal now, with no new medication (and minus Clonazepam). That makes me happy, & i feel like as bad off as i was, if i can do it, anyone can (though i know it's not that simple, & each one if us feels like our problems are worse than anyone else is experiencing. That's exactly how i felt, that no one could understand, cuz surely they didn't feel as horrible as i felt. But it seems i was wrong, thankfully).

Hey Ashley, glad to hear you’re getting it all done. Good for you.👍. I’ve never experienced rash from anxiety but I’m sure it is a possibility. Since you’re dealing with laundry, maybe it’s just an allergic reaction. I think you’ll be fine. Keep up the good work.💛

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I just feel weird today. Doing more laundry, bedding, and I just feel so off. Weird throat and eye feelings. And head woozy. I'm not sure if I should go get checked out or not...I'm trying to patiently wait it out and if it continues or get worse,I'll definitely go. I'm just overwhelmed and can't stop thinking about it at the moment. Even distracting myself isn't helping like normally would...

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Deep breaths Ashley, deep breaths. You made it through Dentist and that is way worse than laundry imo. Can u listen to some music while you are there? Or maybe walk around outside and get some fresh air. You got this girl👍💛

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Im home now. I'm hoping it's just nothing and just a measley sore throat. But if I need to I can always call 911

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Yes that’s always an option if needed. So proud of you for getting everything done tho! 👍

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Thank you. I ended up being ok

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