Some of the symptoms of anxiety are more well-known — especially the ones related to thoughts and emotions. If your family needs support for anxiety, depression or other mental health conditions, a range of health professionals are on hand to help. Many people fear they are caused by a serious medical or mental illness. *Abdominal pain due to tension - The worst physical side effect I've noted, but not one I've had of late. My son is a young adult, early 20s. Very supportive so I'm very lucky in that department! in reply to, 26 December 2019 anxiety condition that is often housed within the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) spectrum of disorders in reply to, 7 January 2020 The forums are a safe and non judgemental place for anyone to post! You are strong and caring by remaining resilient in the presence of your dear mum despite your symptoms! *Abdominal tension - A '2nd tier' form of anxiety as best I can tell. I have learned that the earlier anxiety is treated (yes...that takes patience...time and determination to heal) the better our recovery will be....I wish I knew that when I was in my 20's in the 1980's....doh! Had a great weekend away with just my beautiful supportive wife and I'm not really working at the moment. The money was better, the social interaction with people was great. I am the same as I have always done my best to help others and place myself last...(not proud of that though), No apologies are necessary Bect...The forums are a safe and non judgemental place for you to post/vent, Tight neck and feeling of being unbalanced. in reply to. Visit the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service, Mental health checklist for new and expectant mums. I also forgot to list sleep hallucinations, I just woke up to what I thought was a spider coming at me. Eventually I found after a few more weeks driving I could stay focused. I kept waking with night sweats and restless legs or pins and needles in my legs and hands. I have been through a while barrage of tests including a heart halter to check for any indication that I have any underlying conditions all at which have come back with fantastic results. Hey ITnErd6..Great to have you on Annabays thread and thank you for your post..You mentioned an interesting point "The symptoms of anxiety seem to be so broad its hard to know if its something else physical wrong or not" You are spot on here as anxiety symptoms can also be a sign of a physiological problem...Thus the importance of having a check up done first to rule out any possible physical issues....Good1, Hey Sareus....Really good to see you again on the forums and thank you for your valued input too. -thinking the worst, worrying about my body failing and obsessive thoughts. My symptoms include sweating, rapid heart rate, irritability. Hi Snelly....Thankyou for being a part of the forums and helping out with sharing your symptoms...Your symptoms are like mine used to be...horrible...yet reducible. -having to sigh constantly because I can’t take a full breath. Thank you Simonecs for sharing your anxiety symptoms. “Nausea, uncontrollable shaking, rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, hot/cold flashes, muscle tension, jaw clenching, and I startle very easy. I start thinking 'this is what its like to go crazy' , that in turn increases the anxiety as I believe, as its happening, that I wont come out of this state. Like mentioned before, symptoms depend on the individual. Great to have you as part of the Beyond Blue forum family Simonecs...You Rock! Completely understand the need to know where exits/hospitals etc are!! interesting to see someone else say they feeling like they're not really in their body. You mentioned a very interesting point in your great post IT...."Since a drama years ago my brain can't troubleshoot complex I.T. For me my anxiety seems to be 90% physical symptoms. That means physical signs of anxiety still include an increased heart rate and as you’ll see below, a bunch of other fun symptoms. Psychological symptoms of GAD I have actual physical health issues, and then physical symptoms that I believe are part of the anxiety from the health issues (vicious cycle). I suffered my first panic attack almost exactly four years ago now. It is a normal response to be anxious in certain situations but if you feel anxious most of the time then you might want to seek help. Hi Simonecs89...Thankyou so much for your helpful post and being a part of the discussion :-). Physical Symptoms of Anxiety. Sometimes writing the reply is when I have revalations andlink things together. Heart rate goes up body starts shaking, I sometimes vomit. Since a drama years ago my brain can't troubleshoot complex I.T. *Chest tension - Variant of the above as best I can tell I am referring to the visual aura symptom and the spider scenario on waking. Discussion of Social Anxiety Disorder. I switched the app off and sat on a beach for a few hours to recover. Please check other sub-forums first to see if your problem should be posted there instead. Also....the more frequent we see our doc (even a GP can be GOLD) the better our recovery will be, anxiety is the worst....I was an idiot an tried to self heal for nearly 10 years.....Didnt work....my anxiety only became worse until I started to see my doc as often as I could....then the anxiety started to fade away..slowly, The sleep/nightmares are still only thoughts as when we have a 'tired' mind there will sometimes be these bad days. Lately he has been suffering more severely due to stress and possibly other factors. in reply to, 27 December 2019 Hello ITnErd6 and thankyou to Annabay for writing this great thread topic too! Not certain on this one but on occasion it feels like there's a lot of pressure to 'swell out' and I don't think food is the cause. In any case see the doctor about it. you are an amazing proactive person StayStrong! in reply to. Check out our information for new and expectant parents, covering everything from bonding with your baby to spotting the signs of anxiety and depression. The breathing can be a pain....It can be scary yet its only our system being so oversensitised our adrenaline makes our muscles tighten which has a direct effect on our breathing....In a nutshell.....Our feelings/symptoms are making our breathing worse for us, You mentioned one particular symptom that has been with me for 37 years Simone..even though I have been doing well with treatment for the other symptoms you mentioned, "flight response where I just need to get out of wherever I am and get home or at least to a safe space like my car", This is a huge problem that can have a profound effect on our ability to function well on a day to day basis...Ive been seeing my GP every 4-6 weeks for 22 years for a fine tune...and my psychiatrist when required..Great post Simone and I really hope you can stick around the forums...only if and when its convenient for you of course :-). Please help us improve the lives of people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. Surely it can't be the one minor I.T. Welcome to the forums and good on you for posting your physical anxiety symptoms too! Health Anxiety. You are not alone on your feelings of indigestion....I have had the same for a long time as well...Can I ask if you have the burning feeling in your throat? It's a world of firsts when you're under five - from walking to words, relationships to raging in the supermarket. Going to try focus on all the good things again today. Anxiety symptoms can be powerful and greatly debilitating. -going into like an auto pilot mode and just doing the actions without thinking, -constantly eating or drinking to try and get rid of the symptoms, -wanting to be isolated and scared to leave, -my senses are heightened and I’m on edge like I’ll react to things like shadows thinking it’s something else. It was a really annoying problem back then. Forum: Health Anxiety. Two of your symptoms I share but rarely hear other anxiety sufferers speak of. Everyone has their own "your heart is in trouble pain" as any cardiologist will tell you. We've got everything you need to support your young person and work through issues together. This is my 37th year dealing with these symptoms even though they have reduced in intensity. The answer is it could be, but not entirely. Anxiety seriously sucks and the truth is that symptoms can persist as long as there is stress. Anyone who has anxiety or knows someone who has struggled with it can identify it by some of its most common symptoms: nervousness, sweating, exaggerated or irrational fear, and rapid heartbeat among others. Depending on your symptoms, you may require medicine to treat your physical symptoms as well as your psychological ones. Anxiety can produce an oversupply of adrenaline which can cause tightness in the chest and sometimes chest pain too unfortunately, Migraines are awful to have...especially if we have to close the curtains to avoid light...Can be another common symptom of any level of anxiety, Thankyou for taking the time to read this thread StayStrong....The forums are a safe and non judgmental place for you to post. Of course, the anxiety of blushing can be just as bad as the act of blushing. I have always tried to be a grateful person and am someone who does everything for others. Thankyou so much for your reply back! insomnia or to better describe it very unorthodox sleep schedules. Every morning and sometimes during the day. When we experience anxiety symptoms our supply of adrenaline works overtime and can result in exactly what you mentioned...Even the 'hyperventilation' which is also awful to experience. I refuse to let these symptoms and diagnosis define who I am! For 3 weeks now I've been getting on and off pains in my chest, indigestion like feelings, i also suffer from migraines. This fear can paralyze a mama from action. This can make anxiety worse. I agree somewhat but sometimes the physical symptoms last a long time after the OCD is under control, I got my OCD under control and still to this day I have physical anxiety at times although they’ve gradually come down to a very minimal level, the doctor told me that my body was conditioned to be on high alert because of the severity of my anxiety. If you have any questions please ask away :-). My cardiologist thought it was low sodium and my head. The indigestion isn't too bad, my doc has put me on reflux tablets which I think are helping ease that. Physical Symptoms . These forums are so useful. If in any doubt try to organise a stress echo. 2 January 2020 *Tension - I get this upon waking up, or at most shortly thereafter. in reply to, 1 January 2020 Like for example an exam because ur stuck there before u finish, an appointment. Before you can post or reply in these forums, please join our online community and have a read of the community rules. -visual aura (this one is rare but terrifying, I’ll get this once a year or twice a year), -flight response where I just need to get out of wherever I am and get home or at least to a safe space like my car, -sometimes I’ll become very chatty and fidgety, where I’ll play with my hair or rub my leg or something obsessively. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This is on bad days. It's probably a state a mind as much as a physical thing If you were in some kind of danger you would need to act … Anxiety Symptoms Explained Read More » in reply to, 3 January 2020 I have a lot of the same symptoms as OP minus a few like sweaty palms and night sweating. I forget to take care of me. It can happen so easily, literally at the drop of a hat, and it means that I often try and hide myself as much as possible or choose areas of a room or table where I will have the least amount of eyes looking at me. Hi Bect and thanks to Annabay for writing this very helpful thread! This is a physical symptom of anxiety, and just an interesting thing I have noticed. You are not alone....I hope you have a GP that you can talk to as they can help us on the rocky road to recovery, Welcome to the forums and thankyou for your helpful contribution too :-). I tend to feel the worst of my anxiety through blushing. And while we often pair this mental illness with emotional pain like sadness, crying, and feelings of hopelessness, research shows that depression is linked to physical pain, too. OMG, I read your post and Iv'e been getting blurry vision but not linked it ! When an anxious moment or situation presents itself I instantly sweat under my arms a lot. Get your bloods checks especially for cholesterol levels and maybe sodium. Some years worse than others. My glasses prescription is very weak, I really only use them for reading when there isn't much light. Chest pain and heart palpitations. My shirts would be ruined after just a short time, which also became expensive. For me it starts with an overwhelming sensation of pure dread, I liken it to being buried alive. Hi Everyone and thanks to Annabay for the very helpful thread topic! The blushing can be a awful symptom to have.....I understand your anguish as I have done the same for a while...and especially all through my school years and into my 30's too! Sign up below for regular emails filled with information, advice and support for you or your loved ones. We call them anxiety symptoms because anxiety is the main source of the stress that causes the body to become stressed and symptomatic. Common Anxiety Physical Symptoms. This can go on for days or weeks at a time where something blocks my ability to take a full breath. Anxiety symptoms are symptoms of stress. Abdominal muscles trying to contract? in reply to, 13 December 2019 You may think it's a sign of an impending heart attack but it's not. I have become very good at masking over the last few years. Welcome to Autism Forums, a friendly forum to discuss Aspergers Syndrome, Autism, High Functioning Autism and related conditions. Re: Physical symptoms of anxiety: layperson's guide « Reply #2 on: December 11, 2020, 10:29:58 AM » No whispering necessary - it was a prominent article on the news feed on my way to email so I clicked on it & thought it worth posting, though I … After an attack I feel severely exhausted. *Pressure in head - Not a headache, just a pressure feeling. It's when I'm by myself i focus on them and notice them more... Re the migraines....My brother has them frequently as a result of stress and anxiety as well..You have also had them for a long time too.....ugh! If your neck and shoulder muscles are like 'concrete' to the touch...(prior to or during a migraine) its usually a red flag that we are undergoing some ongoing stress in our lives....yet you would probably be aware of that anyway, You experiencing these pains when you are by yourself can sometimes mean that you may be overthinking/concerned about various matters which can end up with the neck and shoulder muscles tightening thus opening the gate for the migraines....Just a thought if thats okay, As you have read above in this thread....some posters including myself are affected in the digestive areas which is also awful during times of stress...like a migraine I think, Just my humble opinion StayStrong....These occasional pains in your chest (subject to your doc's opinion) can also be as a result of stress too...When we are stressed our chest muscles do tighten...a lot sometimes and cause us some pain. Understanding the cause of symptoms and talking things over with a friend, family member or health professional may help. Stubop also mentioned "Add to this the palpitations, the sweatiness and the general uneasiness that I have making it an overwhelming and tiring experience" You are definitely not alone stubop....Great to have you as part of the Beyond Blue family too :-), Hey Eirenuu......Sheer Terror is a good way to describe these awful feeling (symptoms) of anxiety...You mentioned nausea and the the need to urinate as well as having thebad thoughts.....These are all common with this horrible condition....yet it can be reduced in severity. I called an ambulance last month and spent a week in hospital. Is this normal? Common anxiety symptoms are the ones that nearly everyone experiences in some form or another. You should see a GP if anxiety is affecting your daily life or is causing you distress. There are loads of fun ways to practise social and emotional skills with your child. Reading about physical symptoms of anxiety has helped me a little though, now i know how common they are. The nightmares are awful...I hear you there! I've always suffered with anxiety. Thankyou for being part of Beyond Blue too :-). Hi everyone and thanks Annabay for the great thread topic too! It is important to remember that everyone experiences anxiety differently. Social Anxiety Disorder is a fear of being embarrassed, humiliated or judged in social situations. It mainly happens in the morning when I first wake up and although I have glasses for reading I rarely use them. 4 December 2019 I feel short of breath but I'm starting to think thats not real, its just in my head because I walked up and down the stairs just fine to grab my laptop. I was having a lot of trouble in my early 20s, anxiety was a problem in HS but now I just couldn't function. you are amazing people for having the courage to post your symptoms.....Mine are listed above and if anyone has any questions you are very welcome to ask..The forums are a rock solid private place for everyone to post! JavaScript is disabled. I am experience a lot of physical anxiety symptoms. in reply to, 9 December 2019 My head ramps through potential bad scenarios and I can't think of anything else. Sheer terror. My body felt like it was burning 24/7, I couldn't keep food or water down properly. The money wasn't great during during the day so I started just driving nights. Hey CS....Thankyou for sharing what you go through with our physical anxiety symptoms....You mentioned "it starts with an overwhelming sensation of pure dread...." This is one of the worst symptoms....the overwhelming feeling of dread...This can be reduced with ongoing therapy...yet I still 'remember' that awful feeling..ugh! This is sort of what Bonzaroo and Blondguy were discussing above about certain jobs causing huge anxiety. Welcome to the forums Bect and thankyou for helping others by being a part of the discussion too :-). He has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder about 3 years ago. I keep trying to tell myself that I'll be ok, yesterday I tried to stay positive and didn't notice the chest pains as much. Not sure whats making me anxious this week though. Forum membership is open to anyone residing in Australia. It happened this morning because of something that came up, which is fine, but it made me think back to when this was really a problem. At its worst, it feels like a mild panic attack. An individual may feel all or none of the following symptoms or combination of a few. One of the main themes on our Patient Forum is the fear that something is physically wrong with the struggling mama. Add to this the palpitations, the sweatiness and the general uneasiness that I have making it an overwhelming and tiring experience. Have a read, then have a go! At the time I put it down to hormone changes as I was also getting older. It did start affecting my home life though being away from my family thursday, friday, saturday and sometimes sunday nights till 1 or 2 am. Like with managing chills and hot flashes, grounding and breathing techniques can be a great way to help a panic attack subside. Hi Everyone and thankyou Annabay for your excellent thread topic :-), Hey SilvaLady......Anxiety is part of the 'fear/stress' family and the digestive system is usually the first to 'let us know'....depending on our levels of anxiety, Hey ClearQuartz...That feeling of someone 'standing on your chest' is very common with anxiety sufferers and yes its an awful feeling to have. Hi Everyone...New members are welcome to post too :-), Hey StayStrong85......Thankyou for being a part of the discussion! 7 December 2019 Your session is about to expire. Thankfully, understanding the signs of anxiety, their cause, and how to get rid of them can not only eliminate the physical symptoms of anxiety but can also remove the fear about them. This is a space to ask questions, share experiences and support each other. I get heartburn. Forum membership is open to anyone residing in Australia. Learn how to handle these symptoms and feel better. The symptoms of anxiety seem to be so broad its hard to know if its something else physical wrong or not. That would help me understand what you are going through.....You mentioned that you have had these chest pains for about 3 weeks....Have you had any issues in the last few weeks that have been on your mind? Anxiety Symptoms: The Complete List. Anxiety can be really tough and I'm sorry you're going through this right now. It was a crap 20 minutes. My boss is a real so and so and appears to take pleasure in tormenting me. I know my triggers and social anxiety seems to be the most common for me. From learning about emotions to helping your child manage anxious feelings - when it comes to primary school kids, we've got you covered. -I become aware of my breathing and I get lightheaded because it’s not regular. Anxiety can make you feel worried or scared and can cause physical symptoms such as a fast heartbeat or sweating. I then cant sit still, cant lie down cant sit in one spot, cant settle, I have read this inability to sit in the one spot is called 'akathisia'.