Going Insane With Worry

[Steeve1978]

Long, long time sufferer here from health anxiety.
Past few days have been having issues with my arm, where it feels almost detached from my body. Almost like it’s not mine. I don’t think it’s numb and I don’t feel week, but when it’s resting I almost can’t feel it. Like I have to hold my cell
Phone in it to make sure it’s there. Has anyone else had this feeling? Btw. If arms are stretched in front of my head, feels fine. Could it be a neurological issue here? Going to doctor on Monday, but afraid I’m not going to make it through the weekend and end up in ER.

 

[E.B]

When having panic attacks and severe anxiety a big symptom is what you describe. Derealizatuon also makes one think things are not real in a sense. However i know for myself one of my biggest symptoms with panic attacks was the feeling that my legs would not work when walking, also making the feeling like they aren't there. You are describing classic anxiety symptom.

 

[Cuchculan]

If you say that you can't feel it, that tells me that you are focused on it. When we focus on anything it always begins to give us issues. That is how anxiety works. If you sat there and didn't even think or your hands / arms, you would have no issues with them at all. When we relax, that same feeling can happen. Because we are letting the body relax. I would say to try not to even think about it and you will see that nothing is wrong at all. If you thought similar about your leg I can bet the same feeling would occur.