sharayahde 0 Posted June 2, 2015 I have had a weird thing happen while anxious this past month, which I can only call a new anxiety symptom? Ugh...I feel it now. When I'm panicking or anxious in general, my veins will become very visible in my arms and hands and will throb with pain. This pain happens before my anxiety and can sometimes linger afterwards. The pain keeps me from sleeping, because I tend to have anxiety right before bed. Does anyone experience anxiety symptoms involving their veins? It's freaking me out. I'm trying not to start the downward spiral about it where I think I have a clot and I'm about to die. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JOYCICLE 654 Posted June 2, 2015 I do occasionally feel throbbing when I'm highly anxious. When you understand what happens to the body physically while we are panicking, it won't be so scary. When we are in fight or flight mode, our blood flows very fast and hard . If we were really in a fight for our life, say against a bear, it would be imperative that the blood was flowing all over the body to give us strength for the battle. It's totally normal . You're ok Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revel911 0 Posted July 24, 2015 I am glad to hear that this isn't uncommon because right now my muscles and veins feel sore to the touch. Not painful by any means (well, maybe a 1 or 2), but def. sore. This has been 4 days after a major attack and probably at least 1 small one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan123 2368 Posted July 25, 2015 Hi. revel911. Welcome to AC. . It is surprising, (or is it?), that anxiety can mimic any known disease. That is why it is so important NOT to look up symptoms on Dr. Google. In anxiety, especially health anxiety, we are very open to suggestion. Our minds are geared to take in any negative thing we may read about or listen to. If you have an anxiety attack in whatever form; panic or fear, then it will take time to die down. Like a big bell that has been struck the vibrations go on long after the initial loud noise. Nothing is 'uncommon' in anxiety and I am never surprised by any new symptom. Anxiety is so devious. Good to have you with us. Jon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolasmind 0 Posted July 26, 2015 I'm actually going through this myself. Which is a new anxiety symptom for me. Right inside of my thigh there is one vein that is burning and feels sore. Trying to refocus my thoughts on positive thinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revel911 0 Posted July 27, 2015 I am not saying this works for everyone .... not a medical expert at all, but surprisingly what worked for me was a couple days of a light jog. My pain was all over my body. My thigh pain @lolasmind was a torn groin muscle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
