Still can't believe this is anxiety

[Den64]

The pain in my legs is getting worse. The muscles are lumpy I have like a burning achy feeling leg hurts even when clothes are on. Is it in my mind. The more I think about it the worse it seems to get. I think about my health all the time. These thoughts are taking over my life. I can't sleep everything is an uphill struggle.

[Hidden]

Hi Den64. Believe or not, anxiety can cause pain. And I agree with you, I have a very hard time believing that some of the things that I am experiencing are related to anxiety. My doctors can't seem to find anything wrong with me. I have been trying acupuncture and taking herbal medicine just to see if it helps. I feel dizzy and shortness of breath EVERYDAY!! I'm so over it, but I will keep fighting anxiety until I win! At one time, my entire body hurt...and it was all anxiety related. Think happy thoughts when you feel the pain coming on. Don't focus on it. I know easier said than done, but try it and see if it helps.

[Den64 in reply to Hidden]

I will and thank you for your reply. It's so hard to believe that your mind can do such things to your body. Every pain I have seems to be magnified tenfold. I'm glad I joined this site it's reassuring talking to others feeling the same. Best wishes to you at Christmas. Take care.

[Hidden in reply to Den64]

It's insane the power that your mind has over your body. I still always seem to think the worst when I'm having an attack, but after my symptoms subside, I know that it was all anxiety. And joining this site has also helped. It's good to know that we're not alone and that we're not crazy. Best wishes to you as well and have a very Merry Christmas and blessed New Year. I'm sending you positive vibes for 2017!!

[GoWest]

If this just showed up at a time when your life was good I would look for a physical cause.