Do you get an increase in anxiety when you are sick?
18 July 2010
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DepressionAwareness asked:
I’ve been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I noticed that when I am sick, my anxiety levels increase. I don’t have full-blown attacks, but I’ll get the beginning symptoms. I just got over a sinus infection and bronchitis. I noticed I was having more anxiety during that time than I usually do. I woke up this morning with an earache and soar throat. I was feeling a little anxious about that, but not enough to take my medication.
I’ve been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I noticed that when I am sick, my anxiety levels increase. I don’t have full-blown attacks, but I’ll get the beginning symptoms. I just got over a sinus infection and bronchitis. I noticed I was having more anxiety during that time than I usually do. I woke up this morning with an earache and soar throat. I was feeling a little anxious about that, but not enough to take my medication.
Has anyone else had this happen? I’m wondering if I’m having this because my body is trying to fight of whatever it is I have. I may end up going back to the doctor this week. I may need another round of antibiotics. (I have a history of sinus trouble). Any answers you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and God bless!
It’s possible because when you’re sick, you probably don’t eat as well as you should. Or you might rely on sugary foods like juice and ice cream because they feel good and sugar and a poor diet can greatly increase anxiety.
You might have an iron deficiency, too.
I also tend to get pretty anxious when I get sick. It’s not fun, but the good thing is that I always know it will go away as I start to feel better. I don’t know what the reason is, but I think maybe the body is using up all it’s energy trying to fight the sickness, like you said, making it more prone to anxiety.
I can identify with what you’re describing… as someone living with panic/anxiety disorders, when i feel physically ill in any way, my anxiety increases. i tend to overly focus on my body and am “hypervigilant” about any symptoms that my body is going awry so that feeds into my anxiety. i am trying to learn that my body can fall ill but i don’t need to fear it or worry about it… it’s a long road!
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