Can anxiety cause symptoms to last weeks?

[Belkin]

Hey guys i was just wondering if anxiety can cause symptoms like heavy legs,body feeling cause i've had it for about 2 weeks and it hasn't improved at all.. plus can it cause dizziness for 2 weeks straight as well? i seem pretty relaxed but its still there! but i tend to think about it and start to feel shortness of breathe.. so yea if anyone knows if it can cause ongoing symptoms that last a while please let me know thanks!

[MatLH]

I've had symptoms last for quite a long time before. Even at times when i thought i was relaxed i was still tense. It seems like the most obvious suggestion, but i would really look for a proffesion who can help you work through these issues.

[Belkin]

Thanks for your advice! And yea i have a counseling appt. next week so we will see if i need any pills or not! :)

[Jme]

Yes it can last up to 2-3 weeks depends. When I get really bad anxiety and then a full blown panic attacks comes it takes me 2 weeks to recover from it. Meds don't help not even relaxing. I think its cuz ur body goes into a shock mode and it takes alittle longer to recover as to when u just get anxious for alittle while it can go away in mins. But the full blown attacks tend to last longer.

[PhobiasLiveInMe]

Yes. I am currently going through a similar issue. Hang in there!

[longliveswift]

i have exactly the same....you're not alone!! :P

- longliveswift xx