Can eyestrain trigger anxiety?

Hi! I have been panicking for about a week now and ever since than my eyes have been feeling weird on top of a weird uncomfortable pain inside my head that is irritating and pretty sore and it triggers my panic attacks which make it worst as it causes numbness in my hands, arms and feet, rapid heartbeat, tingles, as my eyes can't focus right and I was wondering is this mostly eye strain symptoms? I do wear glasses, have very poor eyesight and I do stare at my device or computer when bored for hours when I am home after work. I have been diagnosed before with eyestrain and have been falling asleep, forgetting to take my glasses off. Should I be worried if it's something else causing this or it's not something to worry about? I need help please.

hi shanny are you on a med or have therapy?
I have anxiety and since swapping meds to something that didn’t suit me I’m back to my original. doing all this caused my anxiety to worsen a lot and every thing you have described in your post I have or have had and I can assure you it’s more likely anxiety! x I have been told it by a few professionals so its definitely anxiety in my opinion x just thought I would let you know that I have seen others say the same :blush:

Hi! And no, I’m not on any medication or have therapy. I’m planning to see a therapist soon though to get help with my panic attacks and I’m sorry that you went through the same thing too. I was genuinely worried about my health, but knowing it’s just anxiety makes me less worried. Thank you for letting me be aware of it. :heart: And hope you have a wonderful weekend!