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Originally Posted by Silent_tsol
My next thought is, yes I think you would know but at the same time I didn't. Let me try to explain, I've probably had GAD since I was born -maybe even in the womb lol who knows. The point is, thinking back now I realized I've always had anxiety -there are behaviours I remember having as a kid that just scream anxiety. But because I as so used to it, it was just a part of me. I was mega stressed, over tired and a "worrier" but there was "nothing wrong with me". Or so I thought -to me it was just normal. So I think the signs can be there if your looking for them
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I can't say whether or not you're experiencing panic attacks, but it does sound like a distinct possibility. They can manifest differently for different people. Also, I can have them when I'm not feeling the slightest bit nervous. I've learned to suppress my anxiety - unconsciously - so that everything happens beneath the surface of my awareness at times, yet it still manifests physically. It's a very peculiar sensation to have a panic attack while feeling perfectly calm and at ease, but it absolutely can happen. Especially if excessive anxiety has been a problem most or all of your life.