Scared help!! Severe anxiety and arms and legs feel tired/weak

Yeah, there is an acute anxiety, My Dr. once described it as "debilitating" anxiety. They upped meds for a few months and it backed down to "garden variety" anxiety , lol. If they gave you an antidepressant, yes is does cause side effects. If nobody else believes you, we do here. And there is a possibility your folks are trying to downplay it thinking that's what will be best for you b/c they don't know how they should treat you. Prayers and hugs?

I had similar senssations besides burning in the arms.

This may not work for you but it worked brilliantly for me.

1.  I saw a naturopath who told me that my nerves were damaged from my past history of drug use and fear-based bhaviour.  She advised I cut caffeine and sugar completely from my diet.  Also to eat four times a day, and take a mineral supplement with magnesium and calcium in equal amount. This would calm my nerves, restore my health, and help with my constant fear.  (It did).  She also advised taking up Vipassana meditation course and learning to properly meditate. 

I've done the former but not the latter yet, and let me tell you the difference is awesome, i'm calmer and I sleep better and though the anxiety and fear is still there, I can live my life now if that makes sense.  Can't wait to see the idfference once I start a meditation course!!

2. What are the bad habits you have in your life??  You don't have to answer.  For instance do you stay awake at night playing computer games or p0rn for hours on end?  This might give you weakness / funny sensations in your arms.

3.  How are you sleeping?  a good nights sleep can help restore your energy, feel less anxious.  I started sleeping on the floor recently after reading some good articles about its benefits.  (On a blanket on the carpeted floor).  Again, this is just what works for me.

But basically take a good look at the natural things you can control: diet,  sleep, replacing good habits with bad ones.

Finally, allow yourself to see this as a chance to improve!!  Yes I know its hard when your stuck in the middle of a f*cking huge dark cloud, but you might look back later and see how this made you grow.  Don't let it make you become a victim, then you will feel hopless and negative.  Allow it to empower you and do your best to feel positive, with the small steps you take every day to improve.

If worse comes to worse you can also manage it with medication and /or natural treatments like St John's Wort, even melatonin (which will also help you sleep).

 

I'm the same exact way... Its completely normal and nothing to worry about. I've found that some days you just have to take a break and relax. I hope you're able to get some relaxation and feel better!

Hi Soanxious,  I am 69 yrs old  I have had severe Anxiety in 2007 and was put on ss dissability.  My doctor put me on Busbar, Lorasapam, and Zoloft 200 mg at night.  I have been taking that  for 11 years and I have in the last 5 yrs just keep going down hill.  last few months I have had very week legs and my arms.  sick to my stomach and every symptom that comes with MS. except one.  so I have been going to dr and getting test done.  to see what is wrong.  Now  reading hear I am thinking its my Anxiety or the meds I am taking  I also have Vertigo bad  and hate it .  I have ringing in my ears and ocean roaring.  I am really bothered with all this as  I keep getting worse.  Thanks for everyones opinions.  It helps.

I am very happy to have found this discussion thread. I have been experiencing the same issues the last two weeks. Went to the ER yesterday, CT scans and blood tests. Everything came back normal except maybe a small sinus issue. I have had burning/tingling sensations, extreme fatigue, weak arms and legs, dizziness. All of the above. I have and appt with my doctor tomorrow and am thinking about seeing a neurologist. Anyone have any progress with their symptoms?

Yes, symptoms went away after a couple of months.

Hey... I see this is an old post, but I wanted to say that I am experiencing the same and I guess it's because of anxiety. My legs and arms feel so weak. Also my knees hurt. I' ve been under health anxiety for almost two months now and it looks like it's getting worse, every day something new, ugh!

Has anyone else experienced this kind of muscle aches?

Thanks

hi, yes i used to when my anxiety was at its worst. My arms used to be tired and achy from just carrying the washing basket. i used to take beta blockers to help and they worked and also saw a neurologist. he advised my sense of muscle weakness and aches was linked to my anxiety and once id controlled it, symptoms relieved. I've recently had a spell of anxiety and the symptoms came back and slightly worse. sadly its a vicious circle the more anxious you feel, the worse the symptoms, the worse the anxiety. i found mindfullness really helped. good luck

hi there

i am 26 years old and a single mum! im suffering so bad with my anxiety atm, i can feel a numb tingling pressure feeling in my temple and round my eye my eye feels heavy and strained i get heavyness in my arm and leg, i feel like im having a stroke! im so sick of feeling this way its really getting me down. ?can anybody else refer to this?

yes i have this

its really horrible

i panic im having a stroke all the time

i get pita pata feelings in my temple to

Hi need help and advice.

My legs have suddenly become very heavy and I struggle to walk. It's like I'm carrying 2 bags of sugar on each leg. plus my feet are always cold. making me very anxious. Any advice to overcome this. Pl help.im going out of my mind