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Can anxiety cause cold sensations through your entire body?

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Shanny1997
Shanny1997

I've been dealing with anxiety for 9 years now and I feel like my symptoms got worse over the years, I struggle with mostly health anxiety and severe anxiety disorder. Today I'm feeling cold sensations throughout my body from the inside, when there is no fan or AC running, it should be warm in my room since weather is in the 76s. But I been so stressed out lately and worrying since I had my GERD symptoms that is ruining my lifestyle. My hands feel really cold as well. Is this a common symptom? What can I do to get rid of feeling like this?

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 Shanny1997

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    yes, with anxiety the body goes into fight flight and freeze response which can cause chills, a chilly feeling cold sensations.

    walking around can help by stimulating the bodies blood flow. It might not take it away 100% but it should help at least a little bit. Chills or a chilly feeling can be a sensation of anxiety.

    • Shanny1997
      Shanny1997 jan34534

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      Thank you for the response and helpful advice, never knew anxiety can do this, but glad to know it's nothing to be concerned about.

  • at19565
    at19565 Shanny1997

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    i am also having cold sensation in my feet and thighs mostly in cold places with Aircon. had it for the past 1 month. not idea of how to get rid of it too. Dr just increase my dosage for Mirtazapine to 45mg with no effect

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