Question 1

is their difference between a anxiety attack and a panic attack? and can you have anxiety without feeling anxious?

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Panic attacks: Anxiety  attacks and panic attacks are just two ways to label the same experience.  In response to your second question, anxious feelings would generally accompany episodes of anxiety. One can reduce anxiety feelings with a good CBT therapist. Medications can help during episodes, but they do not provide a long term solution.  Anxiety attacks are very common and they can be reduced and controlled.

Question 2

when you have an anxiety disorder can you have the anxiety symptims without feeling anxious at the time?

Accepted Answer

Signs are what: the doctor observes and symptoms are what you report.  Yes, it is possible to have an anxiety disorder w/out being conscious of it.  Your doc or people in your life may be giving you feedback as to the signs you are presenting to them. Your comfort and ability to function are good measuring rods.  See a mental health professional for an assessment.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

can you have anxiety tight chest feeling without being anxious?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis of exclusn: Anxiety as a cause of chest tightness is a diagnosis of exclusion. That is, after all other causes have been ruled out, it can be considered. If you're not feeling anxious, I would look for a different cause. Asthma is very common in your age range and I'd be suspicious that's a contributing factor. Muscle strain would be next on my list, depending on your physical activities.

Question 4

i was prescribed hydroyzine for my anxiety. should i take it even if im not feeling anxious?

Accepted Answer

: How was it prescribed? If it was prescribed as needed, then you should only take it if you are feeling anxious. If it was prescribed to take it a certain number of times daily and you do not feel anxious, then call your doctor and see if you can take it as needed instead. But, if you are making this change, the doctor who prescribed the medicine should know about it since he/she knows you best.

Question 5

is vistaril for anxiety helpful as sort of a rescue medication, when youre feeling anxious, or do you need to take it consistently to get a good effect?

Accepted Answer

Vistaril: Vistaril is fine if used for short durations. People who use it long term and suddenly stop usually get rebound of symptoms like headaches, insomnia. If you have rare episodes of anxiety then it will help. It does make you drowsy.

Question 6

how common is it to have physical anxiety symptoms without feeling anxious?

Accepted Answer

It happens: Some people experience anxiety in their bodies rather than through their emotions. In fact, some people unconsciously "convert" psychological anxiety into bodily expressions of anxiety and end up with bodily aches or other physical illnesses. I recommend that you get an evaluation from a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist to evaluate you. Be well, .

Question 7

i have recently stopped taking my anxiety meds abruptly for about a week now i'm feeling anxious and panicky ?

Accepted Answer

Abruptly stopping: medications can be dangerous.   Please see your doc and if you want off the meds ask him/her to guide you through the process.   Peace and good health.  Consider psychological and behavioral approaches to anxiety.  See www.relaxationresponse.org for some self-help but see a professional.

Question 8

can anxiety / stress cause discomfort around navel ? just for a few seconds & not come back untill feeling anxious again ?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety ; GI system: Your GI (gastro-intestinal) system is richly endowed with nerves that respond to all kinds of stimuli and which also send messages to your brain.  With this kind of feedback loop, your GI system can certainly be affected by anxiety.  Intolerance to certain foods, intestinal motility problems, and acute problems like appendicitis can also result in naval pain.

Question 9

need help with managing anxiety. i am taking cymbalta (8 weeks), but still feeling anxious.

anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Tell prescriber: This is the information your prescriber needs to manage your medication with you. Best Wishes

Question 10

with anxiety disorder is it possible to feel the weird symptoms with out feeling anxious? is that normal?  chronic worrier..   thanks docs.

Accepted Answer

Yes: I would discuss the wierd symptoms with the doctor or therapist who is involved with your care.   Anxiety has many manifestations.

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I was prescribed hydroyzine for my anxiety. should i take it even if im not feeling anxious?

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How common is it to have physical anxiety symptoms without feeling anxious?

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I have recently stopped taking my anxiety meds abruptly for about a week now i'm feeling anxious and panicky ?

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