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Posted 10/15/2016 2:19 AM (GMT -5)
Is it normal to experience mental and/or physical symptoms of anxiety/panic disorder when you're perfectly fine at that moment?

Even now as I type this I'm experiencing physical symptoms, sore muscles, sensitive skin, and the occasional headache, but I'm not stressed or worried or feeling anxious. Is it something subconscious that makes us feel these symptoms? Or is this all part of GAD/Panic?

That's the only reason I sometimes feel these symptoms might be due to something else and NOT an anxiety disorder, or am I reading too much into this?
Posted 10/15/2016 2:22 AM (GMT -5)
Hi

Yes all those symptoms can be caused by anxiety I would suggest you have a look at our resources for some good links to self help sites on the web.

Hibee
Posted 10/15/2016 4:19 AM (GMT -5)
I agree with hibee thats how i first recognised that i wasnt actually sick but the anxiety manefesting in other ways ... its a sneaky mischeif maker with our bodies.
Relaxation music , Breathing tecs, eating well, and plenty of fluids are on my daily menu
Good Luck x
Posted 10/15/2016 9:13 AM (GMT -5)
RA,

I too get the occasional symptoms when 'anxiety free'. I put those words in quotes...because like what was mentioned above...we often are not aware of the stress way be suppressing...but it does register in our subconscious.

That's why practicing coping skills daily is important. The goal should be to make it a part of our lifestyle...rather than something we run to just when we need it.

Hope you are feeling better soon!

S.C.
Posted 10/15/2016 8:23 PM (GMT -5)
yep you can beat it back but it is always there lurking
Posted 10/15/2016 11:33 PM (GMT -5)
Anxiety can cause many physical symptoms, even if we're not actively anxious. The stress hormones can stay in the body for a while, especially if you've been anxious for an extended period of time previously.

I'd also add that things like an occasional headache, sore muscles, sensitive skin, etc are also a normal part of life! There are many things that happen to a normal, healthy person to make them feel those things. Now, if any of those symptoms are occurring more frequently and/or becoming disruptive to daily life, then you should get it checked out. But an occasional headache is nothing to worry about. :)
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