Who else has physical anxiety symptoms now?

[AbsentmindedWoman]

Obviously it is a very scary time, but emotionally I'm more or less ok - with a few half hours of panicky 'oh fuck' every once in a while. I have an underlying condition.

But I'm having lots of palpitations. Pretty sure anxiety related because when I have a glass of wine in the evening I start to relax and forget about them. However, I'm worried the anxiety is raising my fucking blood pressure which is the last thing any of us needs!

Plus I am carrying so much muscle tension sometimes I start shaking randomly when I'm not consciously even thinking of the whole situation. But it's always there at the back of my mind.

Anyone else experiencing physical stuff like this?

I already have anxiety and take Sertraline. These last weeks where I have been trying to appear “ok” have really affected me, and I can’t sleep, I can’t think about anything else, and I keep having stomach pains and toilet issues. Anxiety flare ups always affect me in this way but this one isn’t going to go away.

Me. I feel absolutely terrible and my head is sobbing. My DH has just started feeling unwell and my 1 year olds cough that she has had for weeks as started getting worse so I’m terrified for them both and the rest of our family.

Yeah, me too OP. Part of the time I’m fine, but then by late afternoon I get the horrible tense feeling and palpitations. Physical activity helps, and also very funny comedy and DH massaging my neck. Think I’m going to have to try to get something from the GP though because I’m having trouble functioning.

Yep me too. I have anxiety at the best of times but it is through the blooming roof presently. My GP sent extra Propanolol to my local chemist for me yesterday but it's not taking the edge off for long.

I have some symptoms that could be a precursor to the virus (diarreah, body aches, weakness, headaches, horrid taste in my mouth which I now suspect is oral thrush) to name a few.

Im not sure whether the majority of how I'm feeling (which is shit) is predominately panic or an actual virus. I know the metallic taste isn't anxiety but the rest may well be.

I'm exhausted and weak, depersonalised bordering on disorientated and don't feel at all with it. I have had extreme reactions to panic in the past so who knows. I don't feel at all well though.

Definitely. 35 weeks pregnant.
Can’t sleep. Appetite gone (both very unusual for me), heartburn through the roof, back pain through the roof (sedentary lifestyle prob making worse), get out of breath eating a sandwich, palpitations, out of body experiences where I’m not sure what is real or what isn’t anymore. Tight chest. Absolutely exhausted and can’t think or talk about anything else. Cry multiple times a day.
Sounds like any normal heavily pregnant woman right?! Chuck in global medical crisis as well though.
Ffs!!

I had a severe health anxiety attack a few years ago and was prescribed Sertraline which helped massively. I'm starting to feel the same way - trembling, clenching and unflinching my hands, tears at the drop of a hat and D H says I'm starting to get the same haunted look that I did then. I'm trying not to resort to tablets again but may see no alternative. It doesn't help that our community FB page is full of posts about CV, from NHS staff telling us how bad it's going to get (fake or true) etc to current figures, statistics etc. I know people want to put out info out there, or emphasise the Government's message but I do wish they'd be a bit mindful of those with severe MH or anxiety issues when posting.

My anxiety gives physical symptoms tight chest etc
I've been fine with anxiety till this virus came about I'm now constantly worried from getting it to worried about loved ones getting it
When I do venture out for a walk or shopping I'm nervous about being about people
Try and use a technique I sometimes use when I'm feeling anxious look around you and name 5 things you can see touch smell hear works for calming me down

I had what I believe was a panic attack 2 nights ago.. felt like I was having a heart attack, tight chest, palpitations and pins and needles in my hands, can't breath properly etc. Thankfully I've had these before and know what they are (The first time it happened years ago I rang 999 I actually thought I was dying)

BBthree I have stomach cramps and toilet issues too. As well as the racing heart and constricting muscles.

Yes! Constantly nauseous, chest pains too.

How is everyone doing today?

Thanks for the reminder about beta blockers. I have some but not taken for a few weeks, so took one and they are helping. Don't know why I couldn't think to do this before

I think they make me sleepy and feel heavy though.

I'm in same boat, I've been off my meds for a few years but rang the drs in tears today asking to go back on them. Constant heavy feeling in my chest pins and needles on my skin and randomly feeling hot and wanting to hide away, bursting into tears and every so often feel pressure on my shoulders like someone is pushing down hard on me. We have been in self isolation since last tuesday. It's also set my IBS off which isn't great when we're struggling to get toilet roll. Feels worse as the DC are handling it better then me.

Not great. Trying to avoid the media and clear my head but it isn’t easy. DH is still unwell, although thankfully not too bad at the minute. I am very worried about him going down hill though, or that he has already passed it on to members of my family weeks ago.

So/so today, thanks for asking

I've had 3 beta blockers today, before this virus broke out I would have one a week and sometimes none for weeks at all.

I'm eagerly awaiting the Boris announcement at 8.30 tonight. If he declares a total lockdown I think that will help my anxiety a little, alternatively if he doesn't it'll go through the roof

I'm getting so sick of groups of people congregating needlessly and spreading this horrible thing. We need desperate measures.

Glad I found this thread, generally I cope well in a crisis and I'm able to recognise and regulate my emotions.... today has been awful, I've been edgy and panicky, finally decided to go to a supermarket, if I'm honest I knew why I was avoiding them. I've managed to pick up what I needed locally but a combination of moving house recently and not having done a big shop since moving I thought, now is the time, the worst of the panic buying is over I will go to the supermarket and try to get what I can to see us through a lock down. Wow I really struggled seeing all the empty shelves and even though I was prepared felt my self panicking, my teen knew something was up and did her best to try to keep me on track. It really felt like I was having a panic attack even though I was prepared for it.

Not sure why I'm posting, just wanted to share, take care and stay safe x

My anxiety is now going to be through the roof
Partner had been coughing up blood phlem today and slight pain in chest doc advised he went to hospital
He went and they have no idea on what it is he has they done blood tests including for cv and all.came back clear but he still has to isolate us too
Hes away to bed as tired and sore head again
I'm now worried its cv or the start of and we will.end up with it after staying away form people

Oddly enough, I have had severe anxiety and panic attacks my whole life. But since this has happened, it's shrunk. It's like I was waiting for the world to collapse and now that I've spent my entire life in turmoil, I am unaffected when it's actually happening.