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Can anxiety symptoms such as numb sensations and or weakness in a body part happen even when you aren't feeling anxious?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Anxiety: Somatic symptoms are possible even when cognitive symptoms are not.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Can anxiety symptoms such as numb sensations and or weakness in a body part happen even when you aren't feeling anxious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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