Suffering from anxiety on the inside while trying to appear normal on the outside

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I've had anxiety for quite some time now. Years. Just when I think I have it under control something happens and I'm right back at square one. I have been having shoulder, neck, and back pain for almost a week and I have convinced myself of all the horrible things this can be a sign for. I woke this morning after not much sleep at all and my legs are tingly and weak, I'm shaking and not sure if I'm cold or if its the anxiety. I am scheduled for work and can't seem to shake this feeling so I can drive. I'm often anxious while driving because I feel as though I have vertigo now. My Dr doesn't seem to hear me or at least that's how she makes me feel, like she's just rushing to get to the next patient

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    I can't believe your doctor doesn't treat you. I have Xanax on hand for the occasional anxiety attack and it does wonders.

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      My doctor prescribed xanax for me as well but I just don't feel she actually listens to how I'm feeling

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    i’m sorry you are going through this. We are the ones who end up suffering in silence. Doctors don’t know that much about anxiety and how it affects people. Have you ever considered speaking with a counselor who specializes in anxiety? It does help to talk to somebody else who can help you manage this. don’t let the negative thoughts make you think it’s anything worse than what it is. I know what that’s like and now I just let them go. Shoulder neck and back pain can definitely be related to anxiety . I’ve had the same thing. It’s caused from the tightening of those muscles. Sometimes we don’t even know we are doing it. Maybe some stretching exercises could help you. I do hope you feel better soon .

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      I'm searching for a Psychologist now. Thank you. I know sometimes it helps just talking to someone who understands what you are going through and don't just dismiss your feelings or concerns.

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    Hi Nicole,

    Did you have an injury? Did you just wake up like that one day? Any other symptoms? Was there a traumatic event that may have happened to you right before? Mental or physical stress? The only reason I ask is because I had the same situation (sudden shoulder, back, and neck pain) that was triggered by a night out binge drinking alcohol on top of being sore from a gym workout on top of a UTI infection and what finally was the cherry on top was the antibiotics I was on for the UTI. As you could imagine it was a recipe for disaster and I don't think my body was able to process all those stresses at once. This happened to me when I was 27 years old and I had a history of binge drinking alcohol and eating chick fil a and chipotle every week lol I am sure I set myself up for that.

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      no injury, maybe a little over use but that's about it. I think the stress of what is going on in the world may be a contributing factor. I did have Covid last year so any ache sends me in a tailspin thinking I may have covid again but all tests came back negative.

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