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Sudden face numbness

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sarah14014
sarah14014

I was shopping with my friends and i wasnt anxious at all , suddenly i felt numbness in my face and i felt weird, i got scared of course and i cant stop thinking about it , it really makes me sad how once i feel better something happens and make me take 100 steps back , could this numbness be from anxiety?? i just dont get it. 

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  • cece01894
    cece01894 sarah14014

    Posted

    Yes I get numb arms and hands mostly on my left side. My legs start to tingle.These are all signs of anxiety.Im the same way when I notice something isn't right I start to over think about it. But I'm learning to take deep breathes and tell my self there is nothing wrong. Hope this helps 😊 Your not alone

  • ponylover
    ponylover sarah14014

    Posted

    Hi, yes I get this too. Often around my lips and chin, also hands and feet. I've started taking propranolol and it definitely helps to regulate the anxiety. I'm learning about how my anxiety it located in my body and even though I may not be consciously anxious my body is screaming. Mindfulness helps too.

    Hope this helps

  • borderriever
    borderriever sarah14014

    Posted

    Hello sarah

    Have you had Anxiety before, if not make an appointment with your GP to discuss your symptoms.

    If you have Anxiety and your GP knows about it and is treating you, trust Your GP

    BOB

  • icecool
    icecool sarah14014

    Posted

    Hi

    I would  suggest having blood tests to check calcium and vitamin D levels as a low calcium can be responsible for this.

    It is not suggestive of an anxiety disorder  but   the signs and  symptoms can make you feel anxious it is important to stress to your dr that you did not feel anxious prior to the facial numbness.

    Sometimes people with a tempero mandibular dysfunction get facial tingling or numbness. You may wish to see your dentist as well .

     

    • sarah14014
      sarah14014 icecool

      Posted

      Thankyou ive doon a blood test all good. thanks xx
  • liam1979
    liam1979 sarah14014

    Posted

    I know what you are saying I was watching eastenders last night and it took me back 2011 where off was like Lee off eastenders planned everything how I was going to end my life but my wife noticed me getting upset held my hand and I knew I was going to be fine just got to think of the here and now
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