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Can anxiety mimic neurological disorder symptoms

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Ever since i googled neurological disorders ive started to feel the symptoms and each time i stress about them it becomes worse. It went away when anxiety was worse but two days ago i started feeling leg arm pain and weird sensations no matter if i sit stand or rest. Ive noticed that my foot twitches by itself when there is pain and my wrists hurt and my back hurts and feels like its heavy anyone experience this

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Went away when anxiety was better*

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Fearoffear

Yes all of it. When anxiety is up so is the spasms, chest "pain", heart rate, vision change and it's all anxiety. When I'm feeling pretty ok the symptom are hard to find and you almost stop looking. You sound like you are becoming hyper aware of body sensations. That was when it was real hard for me to even sit in my own skin. I still get like that but it is starting to give me a few more good days than bad and for that I am grateful. It will get better. Hold on for the ride it might get bumpy but you sound strong. You'll weather the storm. I'm to birds, butterflies and flowers and I can't wait for sunshine!! Good luck and gentle hugs here if you need!!

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Agora1 in reply to Fearoffear

Hi Fearoffear x great advice. It's a long hard road but eventually we

all get there by learning to take the detours when we have to. :)

The road may be bumpy once in a while but it still can take us

where we want to go.

Nice to hear from you. Take care :) xx

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Charbey in reply to Fearoffear

Fearoffear- I really liked your post. I wish I knew from day 1 that Splenius Capitis Muscle from untreated whiplash can cause problems years later. And knew that before Good ole Dr Google got the best of me. As I now know anxiety/panic attacks effect vision and everything. And hits the neck muscles fast. Now after reaching for help I do have good days. I'm so glad I found all of you. I don't feel so alone.

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Miniwheats

In response to the question in your title, YES! 1,000% yes! Stop Googling or thinking about it. I thought I had MS or Parkinson's and it all went away after CBT

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Chicago22 in reply to Miniwheats

Cbt?

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Miniwheats in reply to Chicago22

CBT=Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Three visits with a psychologist and I was completely well again. The key (or so I'm told) is to seek treatment early so that the anxiety doesn't build upon itself and fuel the fire. You can start CBT on your own in the meantime as it's very straightforward and methodical. There are a myriad of self help books out there. I used one called "Overcoming Anxiety" but I'm sorry I can't remember the author's name.

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Chicago22

Thank you

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Amrinlama

Don’t start google stay with ur motivation key why you quit for because every day you are going stronger n stronger and becoming more healthier so plz don’t make ur mind play by googling it’s great mistake

in reply to Amrinlama

Absolutely. I read about why my foot moves side to side when im anxious and i read about restless legs and starting to think i developed the worst case of restless legs when reading peoples blog posts. And now im worrying i have als or with muscle twitches. I only notice these things when i worry about health

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Amrinlama

How long have u stop smoking

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