Would you look at this

[Sandy1710]

Look at this 9 years ago. I didn’t have anxiety then but I had the pains haha. What’s the chances

[Beevee]

I had physical symptons of stress before i developed anxiety too. It was only when i began to fear the symptoms (special thanks to Google!) and thought i was on my way out of this world did anxiety develop. All brought on by continuous fear of the unknown. I didnt know what was wrong with me and wasn't getting satisfactory answers from my GP. My nerves had been battered into submission and sensitised. Sensitisation paves the way to chronic anxiety if the sufferer doesnt understand what is happening or why so fears develop. This is why knowledge of the disorder is key to recovery because it is the first step to recovery. Knowledge is power. Acceptance of the symptoms finishes the job. Fear is the root cause of all anxiety disorders, no matter what label is given to them by the medical profession. Hence, acceptance works for them all.