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Posted 11/7/2012 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hi I just joined this site for another disease. I've suffered anxiety since I was 14, I'm 41. I believe my anxiety stems from a fear Of death, and death is a trigger. I have trouble and have had from a young age, dealing with Mortality. I believe faith in God is the answer. After the death of my Mother. I questioned the meaning of life and found it in God. Faith in knowing this life is not the end, definelty helps. I still struggle, only now it's more a fear of leaving my kids. Lately I've experienced some pins and needles on my left side, mainly hands and feet. Sometimes going to the right.. Also numbness in my face,
Mainly only one side at a time. It can last for a few days. Sometime I get burning prickly sensation as well. Has anyone had this?
Posted 11/7/2012 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Honestly every time i feel anxious, i think i ask having a heart attack. I do think it is very common, but it is always good to have a doctor check just give yourself peace of mind. I too have always battled with a fear of death and apocalypse. I can't say that I'm not afraid still, but through Cognitive Behavior Therapy techniques in a book i got had really helped me understand my fears, and realize I'm sometimes being irrational. Not to say you ate, but for me personally. I can't offer a lot of advice, and medical help OS always great, but know that you aren't alone. Also i apologize for any typing errors, I'm on a cell phone.
Posted 11/7/2012 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for replying. If I didnt believe, I don't think I could put one foot in front of the other, not without my children. There is far more than this life offers, but we have to ask for it. Without my mothers death, I might never have. You have to find the good in bad. Without suffering we would not know God. I'm not a bible bashers, just a strong believer..
Posted 11/7/2012 4:53 AM (GMT 0)
Numbness, prickling feelings in the hands and face can often be attributed to hyperventilation. When anxious, many people use shallow/rapid breathing which can lead to a myriad of physical symtoms. Hyperventilation is often something that we are unaware of doing.

Practicing deep, slow breathing (see our Resource Guide for intructions) can reversed the problem and symptoms!:)

This practice, along with relaxation and meditation can go a long way in helping to relieve anxiety.

Keep posting!

S.C.
Posted 11/8/2012 6:52 AM (GMT 0)
I have just recently started to experience anxiety. My finger tips and side ofmy face feel numb and every time I am almost asleep I wake up gasping for air. Frolicking around waking my boyfriend up....i feel really bad!! I don't know if it is the meds that I am taking for my pneumonia or simply just all of the added stress to my life right now. Frankly it scares me which is why I am awake writing this....I am determining if I should go to the doctors for meds to help with this or if I am just going crazy!! I really wish this would stop!!
Posted 11/8/2012 1:27 PM (GMT 0)
Your not going crazy! The mind is the last thing we lose lol.. It does feel like it though.. Worse anxiety happens in your sleep, because we can't justify it. We don't feel anxious, so why does it happen! It's out powerful subconscious mind. I've woke gasping and it's frightening.
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