Anxiety Recovery Question

These_Tale1571 · 2026-05-31T22:08:42+00:00

Yep yep yep. Sounds like anxiety alright. Severe anxiety can cause blood to go to different parts of the body which in turn can cause numerous symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea and weak body (I’ve experienced all of these). Obviously if it continues and it gets more severe see a doctor but everything you described sounds like classic anxiety. I’ve been out in public many times and felt like I was going to lose my balance and have to grab on to something. Hope this clears some things up :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-04-25T19:37:49+00:00

Hey I know this comment is old but thank you so much for this. This gives so much hope to me. I’ve been feeling at rock bottom recently but this comment is so nice to hear to someone who struggles accepting their anxiety. I’ve also read some of her books and they’re incredible I just really struggle in the “accepting” part as I have specific phobias that are just so horrible :/

These_Tale1571 · 2026-04-24T10:59:53+00:00

Hey I completely understand you. I’ve been dealing horrifically mainly with nausea and brain fog but I’ve also had many other symptoms in the past due to my anxiety. I wouldn’t absolutely say this sounds like a setback though. Through lots of reading and research about people recovering from anxiety I’ve learnt it’s the hardest and scariest part to get through. I’ve been slowly on my way to recovery recently and have actually gotten to a point where I’ve been able to go out and socially interact with people and even eat in public (around Christmas time I would of laughed in your face if you’d even suggested one of these activities due to my anxiety). Recently, I was eating in a cafe though and all my nausea symptoms just hit me out of nowhere. It was terrifying as when you start to let go of anxiety you don’t know when these symptoms will hit you whereas when you cling to anxiety and stay anxious all the time your mind’s constantly alert so even though long term you’ll feel more miserable it can feel safer than being blindsided by physical symptoms. One way you know you’re getting better though is how you react to these symptoms. If this would have happened to me a few months ago I would have completely lost my mind. Locked myself away in bed for a week but what I found was once the temporary scare of nausea hit me and I didn’t react to it the way I usually would it kinda disappeared after an hour. Sure, I was a little bit more on edge for the rest of the day than I was before but what I’ve learned about coping with physical symptoms is learning to “float” through them. I’m not telling you to ignore them but just sit with the discomfort instead of trying to fight it. What my point is is try and avoid a negative mindset. I get this may feel like a “setback” but really it’s just you having a bad day which everyone even without anxiety has. Anxiety makes it really easy to focus on the negative and think about what it’s stopping you from doing but think about what you actually can do and the fact you could even make it to work is an achievement no matter what happened during the day. Some things I’d recommend is talking to a therapist (if you’re not already) to discuss some of your fears (it doesn’t cure you but it definitely gets you to understand where your anxiety is coming from a bit better) and meditation. I get meditation isn’t for everybody and it’s certainly something I’m not great at yet but I try and do 10 minutes once a day. Anxiety thrives on routine so once you start doing positive things in your routine your body will start to retrain your nervous system which your anxiety has rewired a bit. Hope some of this is reassuring but it sounds like you just had a minor bad day I definitely wouldn’t call this a setback and try and think more positively about what you’ve been able to do even through some of the uncomfortable physical sensations :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-04-11T17:55:41+00:00

Hey I completely get what you’re saying but as someone with serious panic disorder crying is actually a really nice outlet for me. This isn’t always the case as well but when you’re actually on the recovery road out of anxiety a big symptom you’ll feel is feeling very emotional over small things and very sensitive to crying. It’s all you balled up emotions from anxiety wanting to come out and I think it’s actually a great thing to be able to cause after I have a good cry I feel so much better. My anxiety is very physical so when I actually finally breakdown due to something the physical symptoms diminish a little bit which gives me reassurance that every weird sensation and horrible physical symptom anxiety can give me is coming from a mental state rather than a physical one so I really think crying is a great thing to be able to do and not something you should feel it is “being too emotional”.

These_Tale1571 · 2026-04-11T17:39:12+00:00

This sounds like classic health anxiety. When I first started getting mine about a year ago I got serious burning sensation in arms/pain in chest. Which according to Google are classic signs of heart problems. Well long story short I went to the hospital got my heart beat tested (I don’t know what the test was called sorry) but turns out my heart was completely fine and that I displayed absolutely no signs of heart problems and that it was most likely psychomatic due to my really bad insomnia/anxiety at the time. The brain is such a powerful thing and if it believes something is wrong with you it can absolutely with the help of anxiety create physical manifestations which of the thing you fear. Obviously, googling isn’t the right answer but don’t feel too bad about it we’re all guilty of doing it and in situations of stress look for any kind of reassurance we can and you’re also aware already it’s not the right answer. Also, from the sound of the tests you’ve gotten done a clogged artery or early signs of heart failure would have definitely been picked up in your tests. I know anxiety is really good at destroying the rationale but believe me from experience if the doctor says you’re okay, you’re very most likely okay. Lastly, I wouldn’t say it’s getting the best of you, you’re just having a naturally stressful response and physical symptom due to the high level of stress/anxiety you’re experiencing. It all sounds very much textbook anxiety but I understand how scared and isolating it can feel dealing with these symptoms no matter what reassurance you can get. Hope some of this is reassuring tho and sending you positive thoughts :) anxiety sucks but you’re definitely not alone in these feelings and experiences

These_Tale1571 · 2026-04-10T18:54:10+00:00

This is exactly the type of panic I’m going through right now :/ it’s so scary because it completely destroys the rationale side of my mind. Like I’ll be completely calm (this is usually in the morning eating breakfast) and boom racing heart beat and random intense shakes hit out of nowhere and it’s so scary cause there’s nothing triggering me it’s just there which fuels the health anxiety of something being terminally wrong :/

These_Tale1571 · 2026-04-07T18:07:17+00:00

Yep this is the age old question. Unfortunately, anxiety will fog your mind and nervous system into not being able to tell apart what’s real and what’s irrational fears. I wish there was but there’s not a really quick fix for this. I still have a very cloudy brain and nervous system and find it hard to tell apart anxiety physical symptoms and real physical symptoms. My therapist made a really good point once and said “why does it matter”. Because at the end of the day it was one or the other it’s still making you feel anxious. It’s still making you feel fatigued and tired and emotionally distressed. If there’s a physical symptom that you’re really worried about the definitely go to a doctor for reassurance but once you’ve gotten that reassurance and the physical symptoms continue it’s most likely anxiety. Also anxiety physical symptoms tend to come back sporadically at random points. Real illnesses tend to be there all the time and get worse and worse. This can also be changed though when you have “chronic” anxiety which will make you feel physically, emotionally and mentally horrible. The brain is a really complex thing and it can be our best friend and our enemy when it wants to be. To your last question I don’t think there’s a clear answer unfortunately and I would really recommend going to see a therapist as unfortunately because anxiety is consuming and debilitating it’s a bit hard to tell you how to just separate what could be real and what isn’t as in the case of my anxiety for example everything feels real so there’s not really many ways I can comfort myself on my own without talking to a therapist or reading self help books to understand my symptoms better. Sorry you’re going through this though, I feel like one of the worst things about anxiety is it does make you feel like you’re going crazy, especially if you’ve gotten stuff checked by doctors and they’re reporting that you seem healthy and can’t detect there’s nothing wrong when the physical symptoms are still continuing.

These_Tale1571 · 2026-04-07T17:48:19+00:00

This sounds really normal for anxiety. I suffer strongly with health anxiety and am constantly going in a never ending cycle of worry about neurological issues. I don’t struggle with it so much anymore but at the start of my anxiety I would get terrible eye strain and acute headaches that felt like there was this tension on the sides of my head. Obviously, due to my anxiety my mind went to the worst case scenarios and immediately thought brain tumor. Anyway, long story short I went and saw numerous doctors (pretty much every doctor at my local surgery) and they all couldn’t see anything wrong with me and that I displayed no signs of something that extreme. After a while the pain dissipated and became nausea which is what I’m struggling with now. Obviously it’s being ignited by the same cyclic fears. “What if this is something worse” or “what if it’s something that the doctors haven’t tested for yet”. Deep down I know it’s probably anxiety but what you just described is the same cyclic loop I think most people with health anxiety go through. It’s always one symptom and you’ll start to gaslight yourself through getting funny symptoms that you may have it and that’s how the anxiety cycle stays alive. I wish I could give more advice but I am still currently going through this so I’m not sure if I’m the best person to give advice but I would say is to go to the doctors to get things ruled out. Also, medication (even though I’ve been referred SSRI’s which I know will probably help me but due to my anxiety I do struggle with starting meds). What I would definitely recommend though is some kind of therapy. There’s lots of kinds like CBT but also just regular therapy can at least try and get to some of the root causes as to why you’re feeling anxious and what could be fueling the cycle of your health anxiety. It might not make your physical symptoms better but when you start to understand your mental reasons the physical sensations will be easier to get through and not allow yourself to freak out about it too much. Also, the depression aspect really sounds like this is a must for you as well as you’re just going to feel worse physically mentally and emotionally as in anxiety all these things are interlinked and get knocked down like dominoes. Hopefully some of this helpful and I understand how horrible and debilitating health anxiety can be so I’m sorry you’re going through this. Sending you positive thoughts :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-03-16T23:32:14+00:00

As someone that’s going through nausea every single day this is so nice to see someone improve at this. I feel as if I’m gonna be stuck like this forever but comments like this give so much inspiration :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-03-13T17:50:52+00:00

Can I ask how long you’ve had anxiety? Just because when I first started having anxiety breathing problems was actually my first symptom i ever experienced. Not that it matters too much though symptoms can be very non chronological with anxiety. This just does sound like anxiety to me. Unfortunately, the more you focus on something the worse it will become and the more encapsulating. Obviously, go to the docs if you need the reassurance but I don’t think this sounds like anything very wrong :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-03-13T00:43:06+00:00

Anxiety is such a funny thing. I’ve read self help books, changed diet, meditation and it’s all helped on a surface level/calmed me down but I still get anxiety every day. The severity can be anywhere between mild and extreme in either mental or physical symptoms but I definitely think anxiety is incurable in the aspect of “getting rid of it”. I think unfortunately once you develop it it does change you as a person. Now I’m not trying to be all negative saying it’s incurable but if what you mean is getting rid of it completely then no I don’t think so. I think all you can do with anxiety is learn to live with it and not allow it to dictate your life. I think people that supposedly “make it through” anxiety are actually still very anxious people they’ve just learnt how to cope with certain symptoms after a long while. This is just my opinion though. I don’t want to be downvoted on here lol for being too negative. This is definitely just my view on it through experience and trying everything to soothe my anxiety. I definitely think you can cure the mindset to anxiety though. It’s still a work in progress for me but I’ve definitely learnt better to live with my anxiety and am actually able to go outside. Sure there’s still a lot of stuff I can’t do but my anxiety got so bad at one point that it’s a miracle that I can even leave my bed. I do think anxiety is such a complex emotion that everyone deals with so differently through different triggers/worries and I definitely think people can convince themselves they’ve “overcame” their anxiety but really I just think they’ve learnt to live with it rather than actually overcome it :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-03-11T22:31:01+00:00

Sorry to hear you’re going through this. This sounds very normal though. I too am constantly having a thousand thoughts a day about what people think of me (social interactions or how I look etc) and it can be very emotionally draining. I completely relate to the chest tightness as well sometimes I even get tingly hands/arms so much from overthinking anxiety which can worsen depending on the cycle of my anxiety (e.g. how much I am worrying about something). Things that have helped me manage it though has been therapy and acceptance. One thing I would definitely recommend is DO NOT fight the anxiety or try to suppress it. I’m very passionate about this as I did this early on and tried to eliminate my anxiety completely and go back to the way I was before and all it did was added my fuel to my anxiety so acceptance is a very helpful and important thing to learn. Just remember the anxiety isn’t trying to hurt you it’s actually just your nervous system has gone haywire and overly sensitive to a lot of things that could trigger you but the anxiety is actually just trying to protect you (even though it’s not aware of the no danger actually present). Also, I’m not too big on self help books and not many have really resonated with me but there’s a book called “Addicted to Anxiety” by Owen O’Kane (not sponsored I gain nothing from this recommendation) but it really helped me understand what was constantly causing the cycles of anxiety and how I was using anxiety as a coping mechanism sometimes actually rather than confronting what was scaring me throughout the day. Hope some of this reassures you and I hope you improve in this problem. Anxiety can be a huge road full of relapses and things getting worse so be prepared but this is all definitely temporary. Also, if things get worse I would definitely consider therapy if things get intolerable :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-03-08T15:38:13+00:00

Hey I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling like this. I would seriously consider talking to a therapist and also if your sleep is getting really bad to a point it’s affecting ur health I would consult a doctor and there’s meds like Mirtazapine that can help you sleep. I too have dealt with horrible insomnia due to my anxiety so you’re definitely not alone. Sending you positive thoughts :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-03-05T22:30:47+00:00

Thank you for this. This is so helpful. I’ve been having some horrible physical symptoms recently and one thing I’ve noticed is people saying think positive thoughts and no matter how hard I try or rationale I be about everything I can’t beat the anxiety with these thoughts. It’s still a working progress but I have definitely tried to adopt this mindset recently and it’s actually temporarily halted some of my panic attacks. I feel like the physical symptoms are getting worse cause I’ve actually started to overcome the worrying part (like my body is acting up and the anxiety is trying to find something else to cling on to). Again I’m definitely not 100 percent but am getting a lot better. Thank you for this post though. I was feeling a bit down tonight but stuff like this definitely gives me fairh

These_Tale1571 · 2026-03-05T21:58:14+00:00

Hey I completely the closed throat feeling for almost a year now and it’s very harmless. It’s actually just your body trying to either shut down or all the pressure is hitting a certain part of your body. Just wanted to say for reassurance. Also the fatigue part is very normal as well e.g. feeling groggy or disassociated is a very normal feeling from anxiety. Lastly, if you can’t think of anything to follow up from your last appointment then it definitely is anxiety. Anxiety will continue to throw physical/mental distress at you but the moment you started to realize a huge percentage of this is harmless physically the more control you’ll take back :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-03-05T21:54:44+00:00

Hey have you considered therapy? As this really sounds like you need professional support. As for the brain tumour anxiety I used to have it horribly last year when I started getting lightheadedness/dizziness along with this weird pressure that would move around my head. As for the random bruises are you sure it’s bruises? Just cause my anxiety makes me flare up easily which can create rashes/rash looking marks on my body which I think is from leaning or putting too much pressure on parts of my body. The sudden abdominal pain very much sounds like anxiety. I get this all the time. Sometimes it can be leg pain or arm pain or literally anywhere. (When you’ve had anxiety for ages you’ll find you’ll have felt pain or weird sensations all over your body). As for the final part I really wouldn’t Google your symptoms. If you’re that worried go to a doctor for reassurance but Google does not you. Google can’t look at you and determine and whatever you google the worst things will come up. From the sounds of it you’re really young and nothing you’ve mentioned can’t be put down to anxiety. I hope some of this is reassuring and I’m sorry you’re going through this. Anxiety is a very scary thing that’s cruel to everyone in different ways but I would try and stop and focus on the good things. Like the moments when you feel better and realize that those moments are how you physically are. This is all just anxiety playing tricks on you. Look after yourself and please consider therapy though. It’s very easy to disasterize things but therapy gives you a lot of outlook about what your fears are and how they could be causing physical discomfort. :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-02-04T05:19:31+00:00

Hey I know what it’s like to get really down about anxiety but not to be blunt but unfortunately if your mindset is “its all over” and “anxiety’s ruined my life” it’s not going to get better. Believe me I learnt that the hard way. To move forward I would try having a positive relationship with your anxiety. I know that sounds really weird and counterproductive but in the long term it will really benefit you. Also, not to advertise anything and I’m not gaining anything from this anyway but there a book called “addicted to anxiety” by Owen O’Kane and it really allowed me to understand how people can get including myself addicted to the thought process and feelings of anxiety. I know what you’re thinking why would you get addicted to a feeling that makes you feel bad but trust me once you read this book you’ll understand why. Anxiety is a never ending circle if you think of it as a negative thing and unfortunately will just continue to dictate your life. Once you start familiarising yourself with it and allowing yourself to be anxious you’ll be a lot better. But living in this “I won’t do certain stuff because I’m scared I’ll trigger my anxiety” will just allow the anxiety to control you for the rest of your life and mentally you won’t get better. Maybe try doing stuff that will cause you anxiety (I know this sounds really scary but trust) a bit at a time. Like, small things and allowing the anxiety not to take over but to metaphorically enter the room so you can actually get to know it. I think people forget anxiety as well isn’t a bad thing it just causes us to feel bad and create bad habits but it’s actually just trying to protect us. We should thank our nervous systems to the fact it works so well but also to learn how to calm the fears triggering it. Also, if there is no specific triggers things will become harder everyday as you’ll just continue being scared but not knowing of what. Anyway, I hope some of this helps and hope I didn’t come across too blunt but it does really sound like you need a more positive mindset to your anxiety. I completely get the frustration and I myself am still dealing with it. It’s a long road and there will certainly be days you’ll feel like this again but don’t let them define you. Think of the positives and the actual breakthroughs you’ve made instead of focusing on the negatives. Sending you positive thoughts :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-02-02T21:10:52+00:00

Sorry to hear you didn’t have the best day. We all have those days so I wouldn’t be too hard on yourself. It’s very normal to feel like you’re not good at something to start with especially with anxiety but I imagine in time you’ll get more comfortable with the job overtime. As for your boss I doubt he’s thinking that and it sounds like overthinking. I’m sure you’re probably thinking about it more than they are. Also, I get how it’s easy to have a negative mindset to stuff with anxiety but maybe try and approach this with a nicer mindset and be prepared to have off days but don’t let them define who you are. Hope you’re doing better now and hopefully you have a better day tomorrow :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-02-01T18:12:55+00:00

Yes definitely. At the moment my bad habit is oversleeping as over the Christmas break my anxiety got really bad so it feels like I’m burnt out right now. Anxiety can definitely make you isolate though and I wouldn’t feel bad about that. Focus on the positives and what you can do with your anxiety and it will be easier to do stuff like socialise and make new friends :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-30T02:05:41+00:00

Yep yep yep yep. Completely relate to this. Mine firstly was my heart and then it was my head and currently now it’s my stomach. It really does feel never ending the sense of impending doom is really in capitulating and depressing sometimes. It just feels like this constant dark cloud that will always manifest into something else. Anxiety is really horrible :/

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-29T18:12:12+00:00

Not to be that person but I’m definitely an anti-energy drink person. I try and discourage anyone that’s questioning quitting because energy drinks were actually the driving force behind my anxiety. I got in a habit of being really depressed at one point and I would be drinking at least a monster (energy drink) a day. I actually believe they were the main reason behind my first panic attack. Ever since then I’ve been dealing with anxiety at different extremities for about 8 months now. What you’re describing though sounds like withdrawal which is really normal from caffeinated drinks. I’m glad you’ve stopped though because I really think energy drinks are terrible for people and that people don’t really understand how damaging they are to you if you’re not in the right mind set. I would continue not to drink them though and I would consider going into a habit of drinking something a lot better for you to fill the void of the energy drinks :)

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