longevity of anxiety?

Short answer: yes.

Anxiety can manifest itself in numerous ways. Sometimes it's psychological (worry) other times it is blatantly physical like a panic attack. Other times it's physical, but more persistent than a panic attack, like chest tightness, sore muscles, or a tingling feeling in your arms or hands.

Anxiety doesn't usually just disappear; it's usually more of a process. It's common to have peaks and valleys (short term good runs and short term bad runs). Sometimes it will feel like it comes and goes. My suggestion is to use the times when you're feeling well to strengthen yourself and learn more about how to get through the tough times so that if and when the tough times come back you'll be more prepared.

Good Morning,

I remember you have posted in the past that you are on anxiety medications and perhaps this has decreased your feeling so anxious but the side effects of the med may be causing your muscle aches and  muscle tightness.

Everyone reacts differently to medications.  I agree that you also can have physical sx when you feel like you are not having any anxiety. 

Keep talking with us as we are here to support you and all of our wonderful members.

Kindly,

Kitt