[Ipod1]

Even when you're not having a panic attack? I constantly just feel so weird..

[tutitaylor]

Weird in what way?

[greengrasshopper]

I have just been told i have generalised anxiety disorder definately makes me feel weird all the time just a constant worry feeling and anything new scares the $#!% outta me.
Good luck finding whats up for you hugz

[thunderbear]

Yes anxiety can make you feel weird. I know exactly what you mean. The way it makes me feel weird is that even when Im not having a panic attack I feel like my mind and body dont match kinda like im not me or im in a dreamlike or foggy state. I think its just the minds way of protecting its self. but once i realized that, the weird feeling dont bother me as much as it used to

[Ipod1]

Yeah like depersonalization I guess that's what I'm going through. No fun

[Chopin99]

Originally Posted by Ipod1

Yeah like depersonalization I guess that's what I'm going through. No fun

I had anxiety to the point of depersonalization when I was a child. Eventually the depersonalization turned into panic attacks in my teens.

Most of the time, I feel quite a bit "on edge", like my body is "ready" to handle some sort of danger.

None of the above is pleasant.

[SoupDragon]

Yes I can relate to feeling weird most of the time - things look strange to me, like I know my house is my house, but there is something lacking in that it looks unfamiliar in some way - dissociation (I sometimes don't know how I have got somewhere - even some of my posts on here I don't recognise as my own), paranoia at times (especially when shopping), feeling like some sort of alien. I never knew what was going on for me, but over time with the help of my T, I have begun to recognise it as anxiety.

[EverythingNothing]

Oh yes, it very well can.

I've experienced everything from a constant on edge/paranoid feeling (this is most of the time) to feeling like I'm full blown tripping and depersonalized.

Feeling depersonalized was hell and this was during my high school years. It was so bad I would be sitting in class constantly fighting what seemed to be a seizure coming on.

It always felt like I had a tremor, it felt like every bodily function was being performed in an awkward manor...basically just hell.

I could go on and on but basically anxiety can present itself in very startling ways. I'd even go on to say disturbing.

Medication helps tremendously with these kinds of symptoms (especially if you're constantly in a state of pre-panic as I was and as many unfortunately experience as well). However, I've found that over time exposing yourself to more of society helps with anxiety the most if that makes any sense.

It will feel very uncomfortable but over time you will become more acclimated to things that trigger your anxiety.

[Ipod1]

It's definitely disturbing. I can barely think straight to have a conversation, or read something. Depersonalization, always constant panic state also. I take some medication but that's just as needed. It helped a lot last night I could finally get to sleep at 7 am...

[missbelle]

Anxiety can make you feel strange...almost sometmies out of boy...floating
It can make you feel numb...Like my lips used to actually get numb
Anxiety can make you feel like you want to scream..It can feel like you are screaming inside too but nothing is coming out.
It can make your heart race and you might get scared your are having a heart attack
It can feel like your stomach aches
Anxirty can make your hands sweat and other parts of your body as well.
Anxiety can make you tremble all over
Anxiety can make you just want to run anywhere
It can make you want to do anything to get rid of the feeling!
Anxiety can make you do unsafe things just to rid yourself of the anxiety

[onebluegirl]

yeah i can relate and i dont want it anymore!!!! >.<

[Ipod1]

I have OCD also. So I have a lot of strange thoughts and stuff that scare me all the time. And my body just feels weird I can't really explain it very well.

[pbutton]

Yes. I have spent weeks feeling like I wasn't quite in my body. I couldn't give my full attention to anything, couldn't focus, because I wasn't "there".

[Indie'sOK]

I think the definition of "weird" varies depending on which type of anxiety you have. I have the social type, so feeling weird to me is more of a self-conscious, "do I look weird to other people?" sort of thing. It's a reflection of what troubles you most about your anxiety.

[lancetrot]

It is really common to feel that way. Hang on there.

[Sprite~]

anxiety/stress go hand in hand.
it used to make me so exhausted (and I got used to functioning in this manner) that I now realize...how could I have felt healthy?!?

It zaps your energy and then add stress to the bod on top of it and wham I didn't have time to recover from the last episode before the next one depleted me again!

Try and remember that anxiety/stress is most often 'triggered' by something. Work on what triggers you. Take time to do your best to relax and try and get some good sleep. You'll eventually feel like the fog is lifting if you can eat well and rest well. Best to you~

[dyani12107]

Originally Posted by Sprite~

anxiety/stress go hand in hand.
it used to make me so exhausted (and I got used to functioning in this manner) that I now realize...how could I have felt healthy?!?

It zaps your energy and then add stress to the bod on top of it and wham I didn't have time to recover from the last episode before the next one depleted me again!

Try and remember that anxiety/stress is most often 'triggered' by something. Work on what triggers you. Take time to do your best to relax and try and get some good sleep. You'll eventually feel like the fog is lifting if you can eat well and rest well. Best to you~

This is so true, the more you rest and take care of yourself, The fog will lift! I was feeling the same way, a lot of brain fog and disconnect, I was scared all the time. Over time I got better. Actually prednisone, cause my anxiety to go haywire!! I took it back in Sept 2011 for suspected fluid in my ear causing vertigo. Anway after the 3rd day on PREDNISONE, I was nuts!! It took a little over two months to get better from that drugs horible side affects. Mind you, I was on it only 6days! Never again. After doing a lot of research and talking to my therapist, I learned that Prednisone can cause steroid psychosis in people with underlying or existing mental issues. My therapist, said the prednisone, made my underlying anxiety worse! I will never take that again, Its not for every one.

[Ipod1]

Aw man that's a terrible story. I hate drugs! I'm glad it got better for you

[Woundedheart1]

For me absolutely ! I feel out of touch and depersonalized from everyone! I'm on edge and moody and have frequent mood swings even on my anxiety meds. I don't know how else to really explain it. It's kind of out of body. You're there but your not. You want to be present u just can't. My anxiety keeps me so wound up I can't personalize with people and I just want to isolate and clam up. I just have to find myself a quiet place to calm down before I reenter any situation .

[missmorganxo]

yes, I know exactly what you're talking about because I'm going through it right now. I have lots of anxiety. It's hard to explain, I feel like I'm burning but my skin is sweaty and freezing...like I feel shaky, and just...like something is off. I feel socially awkward and physically uncomfortable. i also feel like the inside of my body is shaking/quivering sometimes, but not the outside, if that means any sense. it's awful.

[Ipod1]

Originally Posted by missmorganxo

yes, I know exactly what you're talking about because I'm going through it right now. I have lots of anxiety. It's hard to explain, I feel like I'm burning but my skin is sweaty and freezing...like I feel shaky, and just...like something is off. I feel socially awkward and physically uncomfortable. i also feel like the inside of my body is shaking/quivering sometimes, but not the outside, if that means any sense. it's awful.

Does make sense to me! It seems like I have a new physical symptom every day. Especially when I don't get much sleep. Feel hazy, hard to talk, headache, mood swings. I just hate it.

[sconnie892]

I can relate. I finally went to a T when I felt weird all the time, but I didn't realize it was anxiety. I felt like I was constantly quivering or had a current running through my body nonstop. I thought it was caffeine, but I cut back and it didn't help. When T asked "when does it feel better" I had to say "never. It never stops." My T set me up with relaxation techniques that work wonders. The constant quivering is gone and now I can recognize when the symptoms are creeping back in and use the techniques.