Our faces, mouths, and fingers are some of the most exquisitely sensitive parts of our bodies, and with all those nerves it's actually very common for sensations of anxiety to manifest there. (I...

Welcome, Leepigeon. I'm sorry to hear you're having a rough time, but I hope the forums here help. Sometimes it's enough to know that you're not alone with anxiety.

Could you be more likely to use those cosmetics when you know (subconsciously) that an anxiety attack is coming on? Using a product you enjoy, like a nice lotion, might be your body's attempt to...

Have you considered knitting? My uncle started knitting to relieve PTSD/anxiety after Vietnam, and he still does it to this day! It's a very meditative movement (check out some of the studies they've...

Your psychiatrist will probably have good recommendations tailored to you! Good on you for reaching out; that can be anxiety-provoking in itself.

Personally, when my anxiety causes physical...

Thanks for the warm welcome, Gypsy. Your banana idea is a good one, and a healthy one too. In the past, my go-to has been cucumbers! Refreshing but not as nutritious.

As a new member, I also...

Does anyone have any tips on what or how to eat when the thought of eating makes you feel sick? My anxiety has been so bad for the last month, I've lost weight and am exhausted and frustrated....