Fatigue from Anxiety/Panic - Panic Disorders Message Board

couger2347 · 11-25-2005, 10:47 AM

I would like to know if anyone feels very tired or fatigued due to anxiety or panic attacks. It's seems that I feel very tired and drained which is either from anxiety/panic or the recent virus I had. I feel as if I have no strength to do much. When i try I start to get weak spells and that leads to disorientation, wobbly legs, dizziness, and just further tiredness. I'm trying not to put myself in situations where i panic so as to rest and gain my strtength back. Just the thought of not having that strength really scares me and I start to panic.

KingPaulos · 11-27-2005, 08:04 PM

Go to the dr and explain your troubles and history.

OnCloud9 · 11-30-2005, 10:49 AM

it's logical to feel fatigue from panic attacks. i unfortunately know more about that than i should. anxiety leads to panic, leads to attack, leads to complete tiredness. the physical output of a panic attack is large, both physically and mentally. if you haven't seen a doctor i would suggest to do so in order to rule out anything and get treatment you need whether it is from a virus or if it truly is panic, it will only get worse if you don't find out for sure. good luck

SRMom · 11-30-2005, 02:59 PM

Hey cougar:

Hope you feel better soon. If I have a panic attack, I get very emotional afterward and usually cry. Then I feel exhausted and I have muscles aches. I agree with the other posters...if you aren't being seen now by a doctor, you should go. There are lots of medications that can help. If I feel panic coming (I can usually tell because I get that feeling of derealization), I take a Xanax and it always makes it go away in about 10-15 minutes. It's been my lifesaver. Sometimes, just knowing I have it in my purse helps me feel secure about going places I might have an attack.