That could be part of it honestly. But I know too with my anxiety I do get some numbness too. And it gets worse when I focus on it.

I completely agree! And I've been really bad about it these past few days. Even with my family members. I am always like "At least XYZ doesn't have to feel like this all the time! Must be nice!" But...

Do you spend much time working on a computer or typing? I do at my job and I get some numbness in my hand and arm. It can be a sign of carpal tunnel.

I can totally relate! Facebook is terrible for this! In fact my biggest issue with struggling with my anxiety disorder is how jealous it makes me of other people who clearly don't have it. I envy...

Oh yeah me too! That has always been one of the biggest triggers of my panic attacks would be that people would stare at my and I'd embarrass myself!

Yes I do! I have had to run out of stores and social gatherings because of it.

Welcome! :)

Oh yes I think so! Mine is always a little different. But mostly it's tired, slightly dizzy and even edgy because I'm worried it will happen again.

I was all the way up to 40mg of Celexa and didn't have any issues. A little increase shouldn't hurt you at all.

That's pretty common right after a panic attack! Don't worry at all. Whenever I come "down" from a panic attack, I have those same disturbing feels for a while. They always go away.

They have been a lifesaver for me! I am much better with them than without them. But there are so many kinds and sometimes some trial and error needs done with them before you find what works for...

Mine became a full blown in November 2007. But all these years later, working through this disorder and looking back on my life, I realize I did experience some general anxieties and phobias as a...

This could really be a number of things rainbow! You could have slept on your arm funny, you could have twisted or strained something picking something up even. And really, like you've said it's come...

What I have come to learn is that it will never go away. This is an "illness" we have. It's not curable but only manageable. And it will flare up in certain instances for the rest of our lives. We...

I have! I suffered for years with it and eventually it pretty much just faded away for the most part. I went a good year if not more with no issues from it at all, came off meds and everything and...

I would say dump him. Plain and simple. No person needs this in their life and it's a very good indication he isn't trustworthy which is a foundation of any good relationship.

mine is large crowds

I couldn't agree more! Especially how anxiety tends to affect people who already over-analyze things. This is me to a T and I've read a lot about it and what is called the "Highly Sensitive Person"...

it sounds like you are experiencing anxiety possibly brought on my the stress of becoming newly engaged. Even if you are excited about it and know that it is what you want, it is a big change in...

Really, the problem is that these people just do not understand what you are going through. I think they really believe they are trying to help us, but they aren't because they don't know what this...

Don't be scared to take it emtw12! I mean I understand completely. I was the same way when I was put on my medications, but I promise you it's going to do nothing but help and then you will get rid...

Mine feel like burning sometimes or sometimes almost like something is stuck in there. Like someone is pushing on that part of your chest repeatedly. It used to be a constant issue for me when I was...

I am kind of like this as well really. I don't connect well emotionally. It honestly triggers my anxiety. I've always been that way and I believe some of it is because other members of my family are...

Why would you be trying to do this to yourself?

Practicing coping skills including breathing and progressive muscle relaxation can help. I too get worked up when I am in inescapable situations, but as you say, sometimes we just have no choice....