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Sick with excitement

jennielouises
jennielouises
Does anyone else get the same physical symptoms with excitement that they do with anxiety? I am going to Florida in 2 weeks (I'm from the UK) and am soooooo excited but I just feel rough. I feel like my whole body is on edge. I don't want food even though I am hungry, feel sick etc. These are the same symptoms I get when I am nervous, anxious or worried. Does anyone else get this? I have been this way since I was little!
deleted_user
deleted_user
absolutely ! it's positive stress. it almost feels more mind numbing than negative stress / anxiety. u r jumping out of your skin with positive excitement. happens to me all the time. think it also has something to do with your brain chemistry. wish i felt that way more often. try to relax & literally enjoy the ride.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I live in Florida, are you going to Disney? You'll have lots of fun here! A lot of excitement and adrenaline can run down your body. Just try to relax and enjoy the trip!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Stress = Change of ANY kind. Focus on the positive energy aspect and do the same things to relax.

Use you senses (a picture, the sun rising or setting, a flower, smell some flowers or buy your favorite scented lotion, etc.)

Imagine yourself warm and happy and just relaxing on that beach of white sand with the waves gently lapping in the background and the soft calls of the gulls from the distance. You are safe, warm, and happy. Wish I was there!