Is shaking and twitching a symptom of anxiety?

Question:

I noticed lately I've been shaking and twitching uncontrollably (my legs mostly), within the past few days. I've been diagnosed before as having a panic disorder (and prescribed to Lexapro though I haven't taken it) so is this just another symptom associated with anxiety? I often confuse my symptoms and blow them up into something much bigger and this causes me to get even more anxious and nervous. How do I determine when or whether or not my anxiety is bothering me? How do I counteract it? What are symptoms of anxiety I should look for?

Answers:
symptoms are of anxiety
u better take the prescribed meds.
peace

Other Answers:
First of all, I'd start taking the meds! They were prescribed for a reason, and the Dr obviously thought they would help - why don't you?
Blowing the symptoms up is something that gets me too - but if you really are worried, just talk to your Dr; get them to understand that it seriously worries you.
If you feel yourself getting anxious, take some deep breaths, maybe have a cold drink; that's all I can say.
Check your pulse if you think maybe you have symptoms like racing heart, sweating, etc. -- warning signs of more serious stuff.

Perhaps you need a really good friend to help calm your nerves.

Are you taking anything else? As you were given Lexapro but state you have not taken it, this is not a side effect. When one is in an anxious state of mind you do tense your muscles without being aware of it. This could be why your legs are twitching. Best advice is to call your doctor to rule out anything else. With panic disorder everything is magnified and what you are experiencing is known as anticipatory anxiety. Jelly like legs is a symptom of anxiety, but your entire body will shake. This is due to the excess adrenaline in your system. To counteract this feeling (yes you think you can't walk but your legs will support you) you need to walk it off. Do not look into symptoms of anxiety for they can be different for each of us and just reading about them can trigger an attack. Give the Lexapro a chance to work as any side effects will not be as bothersome (they go away with treatment), as the anxiety itself. Please go to the doctor and get checked for the shaking and twitching. If I can be of help, let me know. I am a former agoraphobic who now functions and does deal with panic disorder, you are not alone in this and with proper treatment you can beat this!

I was suffering from Anxiety, panic attacks,depression,for last decade. The psychologist helped me a lot, and now I take a small and taped dosage, and feel fine.

Your problem may also be related to a lower blood pressure, which also gives similar symptoms.Try GlaxosD, have fresh citric juice, rose milk etc instead of tea/coffee, and you`ll feel much better.Carry a pinch of salt+sugar wrapped in tissue paper in your pocket.Whenevr you feel weak, just swallow the contents. Immediately the BP comes to normal. Avoid it if you are a diabetic.

Best is to consult a good neurologist.

See the site; http://www.wendi.com.I tried Wendi solutions,That really helped me to understand why and how the chemicals work in the brain, and just by opposing the negative actions that cause it, has brought about a phenomenal change, and I fell healthy all over again.

The very best wishes to you.

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