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Why is anxiety so physical? Even though it is listed as a mental phenomenon it feels more like it is a physical illness sometimes.

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I hear you! It's like the chicken and the egg with all these physical symptoms I get. But at least we have a word for it now, and can start making changes.

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philly101

Your mind is a powerful place. Your body reacts to your mind. That is why symptoms happen because your mind thinks that there is a danger and the body reacts to it, (pins and needles, headaches, racing heart, etc.).

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