I recently got back from a long trip for two months where I abused my body everyday with alcohol and cigarettes (which I normally only rarely take part in).

While on the trip I had sex twice with two different girls.. once with a condom and the second without.

I got sick a week or two afterwards with a sore throat. After that I came home and seemed ok.. just exhausted. Then I took another short trip and came down with a head cold of some sort.. lasted for two days. Came back to my home and got well almost instantly. During the whole time I've been worried that I may have gotten HIV/Aids from the sexual encounters. It's been driving me up the wall. Lately I've suffered from anxiety and overall weakness in my bones.

I used to battle with anxiety but not so much in the last few years. Until now.

Question... with anxiety or depression... can a person worry themselves into having constant muscle weakness for days at a time?

Any advice or help would be appreciated.

Yes, anxiety can cause persistent muscle weakness or tension. Currently my muscles from my arms, chest and abdominals are in excruciating pain.

That being said--you undoubtedly MUST get an HIV test. Unsafe sex in a random country would trigger anxiety in almost anyone. Get the test and feel better.

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it very much.
I was just in Los Angeles.. but that's kind of like a strange country.. atleast to me.

I just didn't know that depression, worrying, and horrible anxiety/fear could cause constant muscle weakness for days.

It almost feels like when you work out too hard or ride a bike too long.. your legs afterwards feel a bit unsteady and shaky with no energy. My hands feel the same way.. like there's no energy at all. But my energy level is high.. I just get up and feel great but my legs don't agree.

I'm praying that I'm just worrying myself into feeling this way.

I'm getting tested next week but until then I'm going to be worrying myself insane!