snowflake293
14-12-14, 10:07
Hi all
I have back pain on and off and have done for years, but I'm finding with my anxiety it is so much worse. I also have blocked ears, sore throat, swollen glands, terrible stomach acid and feel really tired and everything feels like a massive effort. Still managing to function, and being busy actually helps me 'relax' if that makes sense?
Just wondering if anyone can relate to any of these symptoms to put my mind at rest?
- lower back pain and shoulder tension, burning/bruised sensation down spine
- slight sore throat/slight swollen tender glands
- head ache/fuzzy 'not there' sensation
- blocked ears/tinnitus
- stomach acid, loose stools (sorry!)
- aches and pains (pulled muscle feeling all over body)
I am guessing anxiety has a lot to do with this, can it make you physically 'tense up'?
I'm going to the doctors tomorrow to ask about medication cause I have had enough now. They have suggested it a few times now but I wanted to see how I got on with CBT instead, but now I think the medication would help. Just want to function normally and not freak out ever time I get a headache.
I also need help with how I am projecting all this onto my partner... he has a slow-healing wound at the moment (on his leg/groin - ouch!) and even though he has been told it is healing, I am freaking out cause the Dr told him if he still has it in a week he will need blood tests... aaarrrgghhh!!
Just need a break from all this, have worked myself up into such a state. Had the odd 'good day' during the week but my nerves are shot now and I am so achy and tired.
Anyone got any good advice for feeling better when it gets like this?
Thanks :) xx
I have back pain on and off and have done for years, but I'm finding with my anxiety it is so much worse. I also have blocked ears, sore throat, swollen glands, terrible stomach acid and feel really tired and everything feels like a massive effort. Still managing to function, and being busy actually helps me 'relax' if that makes sense?
Just wondering if anyone can relate to any of these symptoms to put my mind at rest?
- lower back pain and shoulder tension, burning/bruised sensation down spine
- slight sore throat/slight swollen tender glands
- head ache/fuzzy 'not there' sensation
- blocked ears/tinnitus
- stomach acid, loose stools (sorry!)
- aches and pains (pulled muscle feeling all over body)
I am guessing anxiety has a lot to do with this, can it make you physically 'tense up'?
I'm going to the doctors tomorrow to ask about medication cause I have had enough now. They have suggested it a few times now but I wanted to see how I got on with CBT instead, but now I think the medication would help. Just want to function normally and not freak out ever time I get a headache.
I also need help with how I am projecting all this onto my partner... he has a slow-healing wound at the moment (on his leg/groin - ouch!) and even though he has been told it is healing, I am freaking out cause the Dr told him if he still has it in a week he will need blood tests... aaarrrgghhh!!
Just need a break from all this, have worked myself up into such a state. Had the odd 'good day' during the week but my nerves are shot now and I am so achy and tired.
Anyone got any good advice for feeling better when it gets like this?
Thanks :) xx