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Hi

Welcome to the forum I am glad you have found us but sorry to hear you are having problems with anxiety, I also have GAD so can relate to your post.

I experience all of those symptoms you stated and yes the cause can be anxiety. Anxiety causes so many symptoms and can often mimic other things which is a nightmare if you have high anxiety as you start to worry you have other things wrong. I would always recommend that you see a doctor to talk over these symptoms to 1. Make sure it is nothing else and 2. To ease your state of mind.

I hope you start to feel better soon do you take any medications? Also you should look into doing some type of talking therapies such as CBT, CAT and Mindfulness CBT all of which have good success rates with anxiety and I know a lot of members here who have found these type of therapies helpful myself included.

Keep Posting

Hibee

Hi

Please don't feel alone as all of us here suffer anxiety and we are here to support you let us know how you are doing.

Hibee

Hi,

You're definitely not alone!! Ok, I read your post twice before replying.

Sleep issue: I'm like you but a bit worse though. I will wake up every 2 hours to the sensation of panic.

Tension headaches and jaw ache: I totally get this. My dentist tells me my aches may be due to bruxism (grinding of teeth).

Terrible muscle aches in the back of my thighs upper arms: I mostly get this when I have insomnia or did not sleep well.

Tiredness: I get this a lot especially when I'm not sleeping well and having panic attacks or feeling anxious.

Like me, you will get better with time. When I'm at my worst, I kept thinking negatively. I totally understand what you're going through right now. Have you gone for any therapy?

Hmm, I still have sleep issues but trying to tell myself not to get so stressed up with my insomnia. It's been five months. My anxiety will creep up and I'll wake up panicking at night. Morning too but not as frequent as night attacks.

I'm getting better through change of diet. Cause reflux may be a probable issue of insomnia too! I cut out all fried food and fizzy drinks, ate more fruits and veg and lean meat. Acupuncture also helped a lot. I'm starting my therapy in 2 months' time.

Mez--the symptoms u are posting about are fairly common with people with anxiety. If someone doesn't have the exact same chances are they have 2 outta the 3 and an additional 4! Anxiety is a beast, but its a beast that can be tamed!!! Don't give up yet!! Keep trucking!!
I have never been the type of person to push meds, but I will say the combo of medication AND therapy has made a difference for me. Not all my symptoms are gone and yea some days are harder than others, but I'm pulling through. And u will too!!!
You have tons of support her!!!