Hi everyone. I just have some general questions. Basically I used to suffer from anxiety/panic attacks real bad, it's not all 100% gone but has calmed down a lot in the last year or so. Its just, whenever I see myself in the mirror, I look so lifeless, I'm so pale it's unreal to the point where I look sick. I always have bags under my eyes and not just little ones either. I do always feel a bit fatigued but not loads, I've had blood tests about a year ago and told I'm not anaemic or ill in any way they can see. I do suffer still from health anxiety so naturally I'm convinced there's gotta be something wrong. But what I want to know is can just the anxiety side of things make me look this way constantly? I wouldn't have thought overly checking your heart rate or worrying you have a stomach problem could affect your skin tone and bags etc in such a negative way. Thanks alot guys. And by the way, if you are suffering from any forms of anxiety, it does get tons better!! If youd like to message me you're more than welcome.
Hi.you can get physical symptoms due to anxiety as well.i have had anxiety/depression for 33 yrs since I was 18.I’m now 51 yrs old.you need to make sure u get plenty of rest, eat properly etc.when I’m anxious I have really bad sleep pattern, upset stomach and off food.i find that keeping occupied ie working can help but not to the point you are doing too much work that you are so stressed.i have had so much time off sick in my jobs as carer/support worker but I’ve found that if u can push through the anxiety it does help rather than withdraw.talking to others helps too
Make sure that you are eating right, getting enough vitamins, and getting proper sleep and some type of exercise.