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Can general anxiety feel like brain disorders?

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Well, Isn't it?: I mean, think about it. Where else in the body could you POSSIBLY put that issue if not in the brain? Big Toe? Left eye? Right nostril? Nope....none of those places will do....and we can probably narrow it down even further than that since we know portions of brain circuits and lobes of the brain where these sorts of sentiments are mainly housed. So I think General Anxiety IS a BRAIN DISORDER.

Answered 8/26/2017

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Anxiety symptoms: Anxiety can produce a wide range of symptoms, some which seem like neurological, or make you feel like you are losing your mind. But you don't actually "lose your mind" and I have a great handout and explanation of how a disturbing or stressful event can spin out of control and feel crazy-making. Effective therapy can resolve the anxiety and the symptoms are resolved! Don't give up-therapy works!

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Suggest: Start by uncovering the cause of your general anxiety and get this treated. Have your doctor or therapist explain what is occurring. So, diagnose, and then treat.

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Anxiety: When you are anxious you feel fearful and tense. In addition you may also have one or more unpleasant physical symptoms - for example, you might have : fast heart rate , sensation of having a 'thumping heart' (palpitations) , feeling of sickness (nausea) , shaking (tremor) , sweating ,dry mouth , Chest pain ,headaches, fast breathing. http://patient.info/health/anxiety

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Yes: Anxiety can mimic or enhance the symptoms of several brain issues such as ADHD and learning issues. However, getting the anxiety under control usually reveals normal brain function.

Answered 8/26/2017

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Anxiety: Yes, but it is very treatable. First have a physical exam by a Doctor to find out if you have any physical illness. If not, it would be good to consult with a Clinical Psychologist to get help. Medication can also be helpful in addition to Psychotherapy.

Answered 8/26/2017

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Dr. Janice Seward answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

General anxiety: Yes, it can. Anxiety floods the brain with chemicals that disrupt thinking. You may feel confused, have cloudy or 'fuzzy' thinking, or may be hyper focused on thinking certain things again and again (obsessions). General anxiety can also make us fear we are dying or unsafe even though this is not realistically true.

Answered 8/26/2017

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Anxiety: I'm not sure what you're asking here. Anxiety is an emotion, also known as fear. Brain disorders are many, and are organic. Now, having said that, I suppose that knowing one had a brain disorder of whatever kind might make a person anxious, if that helps.

Answered 10/15/2017

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