Stress or not?

by mon
(Bangalore Karnatka,India)

Hello Doctor,

Please help me. I am 29 years old and since 6 months I am facing feeling restless. My head and eyes are throughout in strain. The feeling we get when we watch an inspiring scene in the movie, now a days I get it very frequently even if I see a normal incident. Throughout the day I feel very irritated and distressed. When I sit with my legs joint even for small time they get still same with hands if I stretch them for long. I thought its high Blood pressure issue and met physician and cardiologist who said BP was 139 and 135 and lower was fine 90. I get feared very easily nowadays. Can you please help me out?

1. Yes I drink and smoke 10 cigs a day, but alcohol only weekly.
2. My past medical history is good. No illness
3. My mother has BP problem but that has occurred now when she has reached 50+.
4. I am not taking any drug now.

Thanks

Mukesh

Anxiety Symptoms

Mukesh, this sounds like you are suffering anxiety which is a common problem. Symptoms such as yours are very real, but most likely controlled by the inner mind. This is called somatisation and is common to many mental health disorders. This is why when you are seeing a physician they are finding nothing wrong.

You need to address these feelings with a mental health specialist and they will be able to advise you further in this matter and give you the help and support you need. You can also read more about anxiety symptoms and get further help by going to the physical symptoms of anxiety attacks page. Good luck!




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