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Posted 8/14/2013 11:53 AM (GMT 0)
Dizziness (Not Vertigo), shaky muscles (They Seem To Vibrate With Exertion), arms and legs feeling weak (without actual weakness), Tingling All Over, Muscle Twitches, Brain Fog....Fatigue. I would also like to know if it's all the time and for how long? I have suffered for about 2 1/2 years. Doctors say it's GAD....
Posted 8/14/2013 12:44 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, very common with GAD. I have felt that many times in my life! Adrenaline respose in the body will do this! Even when I am not anxious, if I go for a long power walk, my thighs always tingle and twitch afterwards. Don't forget, when you hold your body in a constant state of tension, your muscles are bound to get tired and twitchy. As far as brain fog, or as I like to say, cotton head! That is your anxiety and nothing more. Please try to accept these feelings for now, and you will be surprised to see them diminish!!
Posted 8/14/2013 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your response...You know it feels like my symptoms are all related to adrenaline because it's like I'm in a constant state of intenseness. It's so sad and frustrating because some days I feel strong and am fine, then other days I am saying things to my husband and kids that I want them to know before I die! My biggest fear has always been ALS or some kind of muscle disease that will take my mobility or kill me. The crazy part is that I have been dealing with this for more than two years and if I had those diseases I would have been in way worse shape by now (I Think)...Ive even had a good Neurologist tell me it's NOT that but the thought creeps into my head and BOOM I'm scared all over again! Makes me feel crazy...I know that the mind is a powerful thing and I believe I have manifested symptoms purely out of obsession!! I just want to be free of this! I miss my old self so much!
Posted 8/14/2013 1:26 PM (GMT 0)
I have alot of those symptoms and they are 24/7
Posted 8/14/2013 1:28 PM (GMT 0)
Let me tell you something about me. I had gone through a neuro scare many years ago. I was not having any major anxiety issues at the time. I was working on a client, and my hand kept falling asleep. She noticed and told me that her sister was having similar problems, and was being tested for MS. Well let me tell you, that started my spiral into neuro hell!!! After googling ( baaaaddddd idea!!!!!) I started having many more symptoms related to MS. I couldn't even sign my name properly anymore. It seemed like after I read about a symptom, bam I would get it. It still amazes me how our minds can create just about anything! Just like anxiety, our minds can create distressing body symptoms. I did have an MRI, and when I got the all clear, I still had my doubts, I mean there must be something wrong with me to have all these symptoms right? Well there was something wrong, it was my anxiety! My son was about 3 at the time, and I was obsessing about myself when I should have been nurturing him, and that is when I finally made the decision to try medication. I was utterly terrified to put something in my body, that may cause side effects, but my love for my boy was stronger. I started Celexa. When it finally kicked in, I was a completely new person! I remember when I finally had a day that I felt great, I took my son for lunch and just sat there taking in the simple joy of it! Guess what else, my symptoms all went away, except for the tingly hand thing, because that was real! Just plain old carpel tunnel!! I am not trying to advocate meds. Everyone needs to make their own decision on that. I am just saying that, anxiety can do some pretty nasty stuff to us, and I can totally relate to your story. Please know that you are not alone, and you will come to realize that you are not coming into a neuro disease. You have anxiety. Be well, Lis
Posted 8/14/2013 2:36 PM (GMT 0)
I have experienced brain fog, feeling spacey, dizzy, like I'm going to pass out. I've also experienced limb numbness, my right leg was numb and tingly so I went to ER thinking the worst, MRI came back good! I think it's all just anxiety related, but for me sometimes that's hard to except and I keep thinking there is something else that's causing the symptoms. Look into to EFT or Tapping Ive done that the last couple of days and as odd as it sounds it has really let up my panicky feelings. :)
Posted 8/14/2013 2:36 PM (GMT 0)
Oh thank you soooooo much for all that. My PCP has suggested Celexa and I am considering it. Your post has helped calm me this morning. I know how terrible the googling can be. I was literally on the couch for two months thinking it was "the end"! Then one day I just got up and went about my business the best I could. Things slowly started to improve from there. My symptoms don't just come and go.....I live them everyday. They have altered my career (no longer nursing), my relationships...my life! I have looked for support groups in my area but can't find one. I have thought about starting one myself. Support is so important....Thanks again!
Posted 8/14/2013 2:37 PM (GMT 0)
I forgot to add that for me the symptoms aren't constant but more like several times a day.
Posted 8/14/2013 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
I will look into the EFT Wannabe....Thanks for the suggestion!!
Posted 8/14/2013 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
Well Wannabe...I can say I have moments that are okay. Things seem okay when I'm really busy. I can still do everything I need to do with the house, kids...drive...I just didn't feel good about nursing because of the brain fog.
Posted 8/14/2013 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Oh poetic you sound just like me I was literally couch bound but I was 24/7 that's still where I sleep but I get up now and it was for two straight months I too thought I just wasn't gonna wake up I lost 28lbs within the two months ours so crazy and scary what this disorder can do to us
Posted 8/14/2013 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
Poetic, Common symptoms of anxiety include restlessness, irritability, fatigue, muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, sweating and shortness of breath. The constriction of blood vessels that occurs in anxiety can inhibit blood flow to the brain, resulting in dizziness. Feelings of nervousness triggered by anxiety can also lead to hyperventilation, a condition that occurs when breathing becomes rapid. Hyperventilation results in a decreased level of carbon dioxide in the blood, which triggers the blood vessels in the extremities and head to constrict, decreasing the amount of blood and oxygen reaching the brain and leading to dizziness. Remember to breathe. Take some deep breaths. Try it right now. Take in a deep breath and hold it for the count of 3 Mississippi's. Say the word "In" when you inhale. Now exhale for a 5 Mississippi count. Say the word "Out" when you exhale. Repeat this over and over. Oxygen is so important, as silly as this sounds, the more the better. During an anxiety attack a person may start to pant or take in quick gulps of air or even forget to breathe. Proper breathing will make a huge difference when you anxiety is spiking on you. I know exactly what your feeling as I am a "worrier".  I do have a great Psychiatrist for my anxiety and depression. When I feel the anxiety and my body responds with tremors, tears, tension in my back and neck I remind myself that I control my emotions, my emotions do not control me or do they define who I am. Stick with us................we love to help one another.          
Posted 8/15/2013 2:45 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you stkitt! Thanks to all your posts and responses, everyone!!
Posted 8/15/2013 3:39 AM (GMT 0)
I am glad I came across this. I can't really give you any answers. But these are the exact things that I have been feeling that I just don't know how to explain.
especially the restlessness, brain fog, and sometimes I feel like my senses are super heightened.
I always chalked it up to anxiety and adrenaline as well but I just hate the feeling.
Posted 8/15/2013 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
smilewinkgrin  Ohh how perfect that I read this this morning! I have had a hectic week with juggling kids soccer, work and family life and I have been feeling all of these symptoms myself. These are all very common for me. I was going to post my own thread but now I see no need because I am very relieved. Sometimes I just need a reminder that I am not the only one going thru this and that I am in fact OKAY! Lol.

Hope you all have a blessed day!

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