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Posted 8/22/2014 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
I've written a few posts about the numb/tingling and how it's triggering more and more anxiety for me. I have numbness in my ankles which is likely due to an injury. This triggers so many anxiety and panic attacks this week and ongoing level of anxiety. I made a dr appt in 3 wks. So I wake up and try to put my mind at ease, ok I'm going to see a dr relax. but then the anxiety creeps in and it's an ongoing battle to relax and breathe. My question is this - how common is numb/tingling symptom of anxiety/panic? I can't tell what are actual symptoms and what are residual from the anxiety. It's really tough. Any ideas? How do you separate what is a legitmate health concern from a panic thing? And how long does it take for your body to go back to normal state prepanic? Can you have symptoms for a while afterwards? I don't remember having such a long episode, probalby bc it's triggered by a health issue. Thanks! So glad I found this board.
Posted 8/22/2014 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Amy,

In my case my whole right side goes numb and tingly and it had lasted for 4+ days, from head to toe! I can understand how this could be very annoying and frustrating! Do you get the numbness and tingling all the time?

Good luck!

josh
Posted 8/22/2014 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
Amy Cate, I also hate that numb feeling, my therapist said it is very common for people who suffer anxiety attacks to have a numb lip feeling. I have had it happen on the top of my head also. It scares me, I hate it. I even freak out if the dentist gives me novacaine. I don't know why we have numbness during anxiety?
Posted 8/22/2014 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
I just wasnt sure how long it would affect me. I guess since I've been very anxious on/off past few days that's why I still feel this way. My ankle/foot numbness seems to be due to an exercise injury but when I feel that it triggers worry becuse I associate it with anxiety. Then I get very anxious and have numb/tingling feelings on hands, arms, face. It's so frustrating. When I calm down which I can do especially when I snuggle my baby, I'm fine, just a little numbness in my ankles. I need to relax a lot more and see how I feel I guess, which is easier said than done. It's a vicious cycle.
Posted 8/22/2014 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
Plus being diabetic, my anxiety makes my blood sugar go high and I worry the tingling is neuropathy. My sugar is still pretty good but ugh this vicious cycle. I really wish I could just snap out of it. The health stuff is a hard thing for me - I have two babies and my daughter was in the nicu for 6 wks after birth and almost didn't survive, so now I worry about everything and everyone!!
Posted 8/22/2014 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
Try using some positive mantras to calm those runaway worries.

Repeating things such as the following can really help:

"This numbness is due to an injury, and compounded by anxiety...nothing more."

"My last AC1 was good, and my BGL's don't indicate risk of neuropathy."

"I mangage both my diabetes and my anxiety well. I can handle these symptoms."

How about journaling? Meditation?  Progressive muscle relaxation? All of these are great coping skills to incorporate into your daily practices.

You do have a lot on your plate, but you can manage all of it with some tools and support!

Keep talking with us,

S.C.
Posted 8/22/2014 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
you guys are the best. yes, i need to do some journaling. i'm not sure where to start - just get it out however i can?
Posted 8/22/2014 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
Here's a link on journaling.:)

How Keeping a Journal Can help you with Anxiety

http://www.anxietyreallysucks.com/how-keeping-a-journal-can-help-you-with-anxiety/

S.C.

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