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Can Anxiety Cause Numbness?

Anxiety can be frustrating and overwhelming for a person to deal with, and it can lead to a variety of other symptoms. It may even lead to depression. In some situations, a person who is dealing with untreated anxiety may become so frustrated with her condition that she begins to detach from her feelings. She may then develop feelings of numbness. Numbness, however, is not a symptom usually associated with anxiety.

  1. Symptoms

    • Anxiety is a common reaction for most people when dealing with stress. Worry, concern and feelings of frustration may accompany physical symptoms like headaches and stomach aches. When anxiety symptoms become excessive, they can cause psychological disorders like Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Heightened feelings of worry and concern that are difficult to alleviate and last for at least six months, frequent physical symptoms like nausea and body aches that interfere in functioning and difficulty sleeping are some symptoms associated with anxiety disorders..

    Risks

    • Anxiety can lead to many problems including secondary disorders like depression. If a person is dealing with untreated anxiety and begins to feel that their condition is hopeless they may begin to express a general numbness in regards to their overall mental health. Detaching from one's emotions and isolation may indicate a feeling of numbness. Although numbness may occur, it is is not a common symptom of anxiety.

    Treatment

    • Treating anxiety alone can be very difficult. Anxiety is often associated with a lack of control and can be hard for a person to manage without treatment. A physician or counselor can diagnose anxiety and develop a treatment plan that will work for the individual. Many times, treatment may incorporate therapy, medication and support to fully address the symptoms of anxiety.

    Support

    • Dealing with anxiety is difficult and will require support from family and friends to avoid the symptoms intensifying. recruiting support to help deal with the symptoms can help prevent secondary disorders like depression which lead to numbness. Support groups are also a great tool to help treat anxiety.

    Reduce Triggers

    • Becoming aware of the triggers that cause anxiety symptoms will be important in the management of your symptoms. Through therapy you will learn your triggers and it will be necessary to take steps to alleviate as many triggers as possible. If you get stressed out when you are running late, you will need to learn time management to allow time in your schedule for all that you need to get done. Managing triggers is a vital part of dealing with anxiety.

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