Those with anxiety

[sunshineluv]

I woke up last light at 2 because my knee was itching, like the crazy will not stop itching. Then my arms and legs tingled really badly. I was awake for over an hour wanting to chop my arms off (ok ok that is an exaggeration). Is that anxiety? 

I had PPD which was mostly feeling anxious but since I got past that I haven't had any of those feelings. I have been interviewing for three jobs, and I think it is stressing me out. 

If it is anxiety, any tips on what to do? ESP what to do in that moment I get woken up. 

[charlielove]

Itching and tingling can be linked to anxiety.

There are lots of tools for helping with anxiety. Were you have racing thoughts accompanied by this?

[sunshineluv]

May 15, 2013 18:07:12 GMT -5 charlielove said:

Itching and tingling can be linked to anxiety.

There are lots of tools for helping with anxiety. Were you have racing thoughts accompanied by this?

Nope, no racing thoughts. Thankfully. 

[charlielove]

You may think about doing some relaxation stuff before bed to unwind. Whatever works for you (bath, reading, music) and see if that helps, even writing down things that are weighing on your mind. If not there are more involved ways to try and alleviate the anxiety.

[sunshineluv]

Thanks. I will try that, a bath and reading mindless stuff helps me.

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Sounds like restless leg syndrome (which can be in the arms too)

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I've never itched with my anxiety, but everyone is different. I have general anxiety so its a daily thing for me. I'm not on meds by choice. If its just because of a lot of stress at this time, I would do like others said and find relaxation time for yourself. I listen to music and sing when I'm having an attack. It helps settle my thoughts, but again, I have general anxiety.

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May 15, 2013 19:04:30 GMT -5 ladybug said:

Sounds like restless leg syndrome (which can be in the arms too)

Thats how it is for me, too. I get RLS all the time and I want to just rip my legs off. It is SOOO IRRITATING!!!!! I also have anxiety

[mumegs]

I get those tingly and itchy arms and lega where I have to stretch them out or something or I want to rip them off too. I usually have to like get up and stretch and run in place or something to get the blood flowing, that seems to help. I don't have anxiety it just happens at night sometimes.

[devotchka]

May 15, 2013 18:35:25 GMT -5 sunshineluv said:

Thanks. I will try that, a bath and reading mindless stuff helps me.

yoga at night can help!

 

[kistjenn]

Could be....if it is you could try and redirect your energy into something positive or different (easier said than done). 
I had very serve anxiety after my brother died.  Mine was more directed in public situations/claustrophobia.  If I felt I wasn't in control or could not "break free" I'd have a full on panic attack; especially on planes.  I learned to focus my energy into re-assuring myself that I AM IN CONTROL, nothing's going to stop me from doing what I want or need to do.  I know that sounds cheesy, but it's so true.  It took me about 3 years to get really comfortable.  Now, 12 years after his death I haven't had a panic in years, but the downside is I'm a COMPLETE control freak.

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May 15, 2013 21:30:53 GMT -5 mumegs said:

I get those tingly and itchy arms and lega where I have to stretch them out or something or I want to rip them off too. I usually have to like get up and stretch and run in place or something to get the blood flowing, that seems to help. I don't have anxiety it just happens at night sometimes.

Also sounds like restless leg syndrome. My mom has it bad, sometimes the meds for it don't even help her

[mumegs]

May 15, 2013 21:34:28 GMT -5 ladybug said:

May 15, 2013 21:30:53 GMT -5 mumegs said:

I get those tingly and itchy arms and lega where I have to stretch them out or something or I want to rip them off too. I usually have to like get up and stretch and run in place or something to get the blood flowing, that seems to help. I don't have anxiety it just happens at night sometimes.

Also sounds like restless leg syndrome. My mom has it bad, sometimes the meds for it don't even help her

hmm I need to google this restless leg syndrome. When I was little I had it a lot and I tried to describe it to my dad and he said my muscles were just cramped, so that's what I always thought it was. I don't really get it that much anymore.

[sno&2peas]

Go take a nice warm shower, have some tea, browse some internets (don't use Dr Google for dx, normally of some deadly disease it will say you have), do some stretching/yoga, listen to some chill music, go for a walk, go to a Greenery and walk around shopping for a few container plants. These help me. I'm anxious right now about my health, it sucks... If you think you're itchy in one spot you may be just thinking about it and the itching is spreading (more in your mind). Anxiety sucks shit-balls.