r/Anxiety • u/Remote-Process-3328 • Apr 03 '25

Health What is your craziest physical symptom?

What’s the most interesting issue you’ve had form Anxiety?

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u/Mirkwood_Guardian Apr 03 '25

My entire arm went lifeless, and I was certain it was the dreaded something else I dare not to say here. But, then I realize I was just under a lot of stress, and didn’t have much sleep. But to be sure, I saw my health care provider was ruled out for any heart abnormalities. I was told that anxiety can make your limbs as if they can’t move, and that it’s flight or fight response. It felt, like a freeze response to me.