I’ve heard so many people describe anxiety has rapid breathing, nausia, flushing, sweating, etc. but mine are so different than most peoples.
Does anyone else have other symptoms like mine? They include "forgetting to breath" or holding breath, pale in color, freezing skin and hands, sometimes fingers turn numb, shakes or shivers, goosebumps, worried and stressed facial expressions, feeling like your body is more of a machine instead of "you", forcing yourself to smile and chat with people, but not actually "feeling" yourself, or trying to "self-talk" to yourself to help you through the day?

I get severe anxiety, but I feel my symptoms are different than most peoples. Anyone else with the same? For me, it’s only in social settings.
Thank you all so much for your answers. I do feel better knowing I’m not alone. I think the more I understand what’s going on, the better I can deal with my issues.
I feel you are good friends, and I thank you for your honesty and understanding.

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