I'm going to state this right off the bat: I am a hypochondriac. My stress from work and anxiety have been through the roof this week since I've been trying to get back in shape and improve my health. I can't remember a time when I was this stressed over my health but I think I might have burned out yesterday. At the start of my work day my mind was racing and I couldn't focus, when everything went in slow motion suddenly and my mind blanked out, and now it feels like I have a slight headache and brain fog. I felt more fatigued than normal and I had what I think was an out of body experience, like everything I was looking at was fake. Now onto today, I still feel like I did yesterday, but I'm starting to get sore all over my body. Is this stress burnout or is it something else entirely? I'm 26 years old.
EF4468,
Yes it is anxiety. I am 56 years old and my anxiety disorder started with a stressful job i quit 5 years ago. Then it got worse. Finally diagnosed by a GP then by a Psychiatrist. The pain is ultimately the result of being unable to deal with the stress. Your body is so tensed up that all you do is stress your muscles out by being tight all the time and not relaxed. Yep, is a horrible feeling and since I don't use stress medications (too hard on your mind for some people) I have to feel like my joints hurt and my muscles feel like they are being ripped aparts. What does it for me is a hot bath (with epson salt) or shower. I cannot drink, but Ibuprofen or Tylenol PM ets me through. I suggest you visit your healthcare provider. Try Yoga, Meditation, music and exercise. Stay off drugs, they will do you more harm in the end. I hope this helps. Write if you wish to talk more. Best wishes. Another stressed person....
I go in early May, but it feels like an eternity, waiting. All the while I'm convinced I'm going to keel over and die since my heart rate is low, but it pounds in my chest. I keep telling myself it's just stress and anxiety, but the symptoms are so real.
Now I'm starting to feel physically sick and I'm feeling shaky. I'm scared to try any over-the-counter remidies because I'm worrying so much about my cardiovascular health, and it's gotten to the point where I can't fall asleep at night and feeling dizzy during the day.