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Posted 7/20/2015 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone else feel really tired when their anxiety is way up or after an anxiety/panic attack? I'm normally pretty energetic but feel more sluggish, achy, and just blah when my anxiety is ramped up.
Posted 7/20/2015 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
i amgoing tru this now. working waytoo hard and i am worn down and my anxiety is up like it hasnt been in 2 years since i quit zoloft. i do NOT want to back on ssri . hope i can ride it out. even had to take a zanax for first time in years today as i had reached my limit . i work with power equiptment and must be alert while working. cant dope myself up like a zombie as much as i want too.
Posted 7/21/2015 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
MSP,

My panic attacks used to absolutely wring me out!

Completely normal...

...be patient with yourself and take it slow for a bit. Get good nutrition and rest to help replenish your energy.

Hope you are feeling better soon!

S.C.
Posted 7/21/2015 8:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi MSP

Yes anxiety is very fatiguing I struggle with chronic fatigue and I put that down to my anxiety and chronic pain condition.

By managing your anxiety you should see an increase in your energy levels.

Hibee
Posted 7/21/2015 11:37 AM (GMT 0)
Besides coping with anxiety caused fatigue, another way is to increase body stamina. Think of you at 100% now but with anxiety it becomes 80%. That's 20% decreased. But if you are at 120%, it will be 96% energy that you have. I suggest exercising alot more, as well as using coping skills!
Posted 7/21/2015 2:09 PM (GMT 0)
Oh Yes, I feel like I've been ran over by a mac truck after a panic attack, it really takes alot from you.
Posted 7/21/2015 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
Completely! Because of my anxiety I definitely require more rest than the average person just to reboot myself. It's so important to listen to your body and when it tells you to slow down and stop, listen to it :)
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