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I have noticed a pattern: before i get sick (cold, flu, etc), my anxiety level rises, though i've nothing to be anxious about. what causes this?
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Prodromal symptoms.: You maybe suffering from prodromal symptoms causing a feeling of unease, dizziness, nonspecific aches which can feel like anxiety.
Answered 2/19/2015
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