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Originally Posted by sundog
I have come to the conclusion that I have burned myself out from being in a heightened state of anxiety for a long period of time. I think of anxiety as being the equivalent of stress. No one would dispute that long term stress is bad for your physical health. I think it's the same with long term anxiety. If you're pretty much constantly stuck in that "fight or flight" mode, that's going to take a toll on your physical health sooner or later. So even when you've stopped worrying, your body continues to be run down and more susceptible to all kinds of aches, pains and ailments.
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As always, we're too similar. I've wondered on many occasions whether or not having carried so much anxiety for so long is having an effect. It has to be, right?
madisgram, I think I have free floating anxiety as well. Or to be more precise, I've always assumed that's what generalized anxiety disorder was. I don't have to have a reason to feel anxiety, it's usually just there.
lavie, I had been going to a gym for a long time but then when I had my breakdown in January I stopped. I know I should go back as it would probably help but lately I've had trouble just getting through the day much less getting through a workout. The stretching is a good idea too and probably easier for me to handle at this point, so I'll try that.
Thanks to all of you for the feedback and support. I'm sorry so many of you can relate but I appreciate it.
Cyran0