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Posted 4/7/2016 8:01 AM (GMT 0)
Ok what the heck..
Has anyone ever woke up and felt like something was shaking them really bad? For example: I live in a tiny apartment and our washer will run so hard it kinda vibrates/shakes the house. Also my fiancé will shake his foot in bed out of habit. Well I woke up after only sleeping an hour (I have been not sleeping well.., new baby) and I felt like one of those two were happening . My head was shaking like I was having tremors or a seizure which I've never had..I had to ask my fiancé if he was moving his foot. I also have anxiety so idk if that's what caused it.... ? I have health anxiety bad so plz don't tell me I'm dying lol I'm trying to stay off google
Posted 4/7/2016 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
Lisa,

I have had some strange perceptions with anxiety...especially while in a deeply relaxed or sleep state. I believe that you likely had what felt like shaking, but may have simply been a perceived feeling due to anxiety...and then heightened by the worry it naturally created.

How are you feeling now? That is what you will want to focus on. Anxiety symptoms tend to be transient...so if you are back to feeling alright this morning...you can probably chalk this up to just 'one of those weird anxiety things'...;p

Give us an update when you can,

S.C.
Posted 4/7/2016 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
Was doing fine all day, went to take a short nap just now... Woke up with my legs shaking now.... This is getting really weird and scary ;(
Posted 4/7/2016 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
L.

Is it visible shaking...like you can see it happening...or is it perceived? (a sensation you are feeling inside your body, without actual signs of real tremors)

Perceived shaking/vibrating is not unusual with anxiety. Use some coping/relaxation skills and see it that helps. Exercise could bring relief as well, since this could be excess Cortisol and /or adrenaline...and physical activity can help burn it off.

S.C.
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