Anxiety : Does anyone have anxiety... - Fibromyalgia Acti...

Fibromyalgia Action UK

59,987 members67,154 posts

Anxiety

Mrsb07 profile image
20 Replies

Does anyone have anxiety issues if so do you have a feeling of being light headed but the feeling goes right through your body

Written by
Mrsb07 profile image
Mrsb07
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
20 Replies

Hi anxiety yes it,s hard to describe but that could be one way of putting it.

I do find it makes my symptoms of fibro and fnd worse.

Mrsb07 profile image
Mrsb07 in reply to

Thank you I'm glad it's not just me I was thinking that it is all in my head

Loreen profile image
Loreen

Yes, light headed ,floaty, walking on marshmellows feeling , shaking inside, feeling of dread, and sometimes not even feeling like I am connected to my body.

Anxiety definitely increases my fibro. The pain of mental health sometimes comes close to the physical pain.

I do sympathise xx

that sounds to me, like the beginning of a panic attack. i should know- i've been getting panic attacks since i was 4 years old. i still can't control them properly :(

BonnieSue profile image
BonnieSue

I hear all this talk about anxiety but nothing about what to do about it. If it's a problem in your life, go to your doctor and tell him/her about it and see what your doc offers to do for you. I have an anxiety disorder and would be miserable without treatment. I don't know about you, but just know that there is treatment if you really need it.

Mrsb07 profile image
Mrsb07

I have medication for it but I still have this weird feeling

in reply toMrsb07

Mrs B 07 have you had your thyroid levels checked as this can cause the problems you are experiencing too - I've found out only recently that Fibro and thyroid probs can overlap with the same symptoms might be worth asking doc.

I suffered from anxiety too for years from 17-18 years old but gradually learned to live with it so when I get palpations I know what they are ( another part of thyroid symptoms too I've recently found out) I am now 68 and treat them as a nuisance rather than a threat

So sweetheart don't worry as the more you worry the more anxious you become which then starts the brain into action to fire off other symptoms. Hope this has helped. 😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗

Mrsb07 profile image
Mrsb07 in reply to

Yes I have emailed had all that checked all came back clear

Loreen profile image
Loreen

Me too xx

Gina-wen profile image
Gina-wen

I think 'sharing' is a type of medicine in itself. If you can hear that others experience the same as you....and survive!...then you are less afraid the next time a panic/anxiety attack happens and then it can sometimes pass quicker. I lay in bed the other night...almost convinced I was gonna die....floaty and just plain odd - impending doom and all that...yet here I am. Sorry that you folks are suffering too but glad we've found each other so we can help each other. x

Mrsb07 profile image
Mrsb07

Yes we do have each other thank you for your reply

I'm on a high dose of valium for my anxiety- it's meant to be controlled but true panic truly cannot be controlled. i've learnt that you have to go with it and ride it out- it will pass.

Mrsb07 profile image
Mrsb07 in reply to

I have been doing that thank you

in reply toMrsb07

Just remind yourself that it's not the end of the world the panic will pass eventually- i've had panic attacks that have spanned a whole week. boy that wasn't fun. my psychiatrist didn't think it was fun either. lol

Mrsb07 profile image
Mrsb07

I bet they didn't I can have anything from1-5 in any day some days I'm fine e and don't have any it's just not what I'm used to experiencing to be honest and I don't think i like it

in reply toMrsb07

it's definitely a good idea to develop some coping strategies if you can. i have a plethora of them if you need any help with any of them. x

Mrsb07 profile image
Mrsb07 in reply to

Thank you I'm OK just now there not full on yet they start and finish just as quick I will keep you in mind

TheAuthor profile image
TheAuthor

Hi Mrsb07

I am so genuinely sorry to read this and I have pasted you a link below from the NHS Choices cache entitled: Stress, anxiety and depression

nhs.uk/conditions/stress-an...

I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck and please take care of yourself my friend.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

Mrsb07 profile image
Mrsb07 in reply toTheAuthor

Thank you I will have a read

TheAuthor profile image
TheAuthor in reply toMrsb07

Good luck my friend.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Anxiety

Hello everyone, I have woken up today feeling very anxious for no reason. Also my body is very...
Jeep2000 profile image

Dealing with Crippling Anxiety

Hi I wanted to ask you all what you do to cope with anxiety, if you suffer from it. I have...

Gaba for generalized Anxiety disorder

Is anyone out there on Gabapentin for generalized anxiety disorder? I am having some of the worst...
5960 profile image

Night time anxiety

I know times are difficult at the moment and normally I would go to the doctors with any symptoms...
shassh profile image

Anxiety or Fibro?:(

My dr thinks I have physical anxiety, however I'm doubtful that my symptoms are down to it and so I...
Willow83 profile image

Moderation team

See all
Hazel_Angelstar profile image
Hazel_AngelstarAdministrator
Lynda_FMA_UK profile image
Lynda_FMA_UKModerator
Sarah_fmauk profile image
Sarah_fmaukModerator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.