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Is it possible to get the symptoms of anxiety when you arent feeling anxious? Or not aware you are feeling anxious?
I dont get panic attacks but i do get anxious about things, mainly my health. I symptom watch alot and am always checking myself for aches, pains, symptoms.
But when I feel I am having times when i dont particularly feel anxious i am still getting symptoms.
thanks.
Hi, i think i still do...my heart rate always seems fast for no medical explanation (even if i check it when im not on edge), i seem to be fidgety too and always notice twinges! i just think the mind gets more used to spotting symptoms which wouldnt usually be noticed or dwelled on x
fleeceblankie
28-01-09, 18:13
Absolutely.
Despite my anxiety, I'm actually a very easy-going person. Not much sets me off. So I'm generally calm and relaxed, I think.
That said... I can be sitting here quietly, just watching TV, and I'll suddenly feel anxious. I'll get a little disoriented and have trouble breathing, even though there's absolutely no reason for it and there was no indication I was anxious beforehand. It's like flipping a switch and all of a sudden, there's my anxiety. And ten minutes later, it's like nothing ever happened.
For me, I know my anxiety is chemical. Imbalance can happen at any time, it's completely out of my control (as I'm not taking any meds at the moment), and I just have to cope.
So yeah. Happens to me a lot.
-Heather
shotokansho
28-01-09, 21:05
Yep same for me too. Infact it's been happening a lot lately. I'll be nice and relaxed just watching tv or whatever, and suddenly my heart will start palpatating...for no reason. I think this is what scares people a lot because they assume that if they were not feeling anxious in the first place then why should it happen, and then assume it must be something like i heart attack. Thats how i feel anyway, it makes me feel dissapointed.
Hiya,
I don't so much feel the anxiety like fast heartbeat/nervous/on edge etc, i just feel generally unwell for a period of time nearly every day! I don't even feel anxious when i get these, not conciously and not worrying about anything!
Just get these weird feelings, cant even describe what! xxxxxxx
Dominic1975
29-01-09, 21:48
Definately.....
I can be having a relaxing night, settled and nothing on my mind... without any warning, my breathing can become shallow.... I feel disorientated etc etc
This is the anxiety I dont like, cos I dont have any reason or warning....
bluegirl09
29-01-09, 22:04
Yes panic attacks can come from no-where out of the blue i think some people like myself are predisposed too anxiety and its how you cope with them - i kind of accept them and try and relax and float through the panic its not easy -sometimes just by worrying i can have one i try stay active plenty of exercise and fresh air no caffeine no cola or alcohol as these all increase adrenalin making the panic seem worse.
Hi,
The short answer is, yes!
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