Hmm I have never experienced that from anxiety. Have you tried taking a break from the pills to see if it changes?

Agree with Doll. If I change something then get a symptom, I stop what I'm taking to see if that may be the cause. Comforting hugs.

I never had that happen. Maybe its something else.Have you told the doctor about this tingling feeling and numbness?

I’ve suffered from numbness & tingling from anxiety & panic attacks but also because of have thoracic nerve damage in my spine from a horse accident. Mostly these sensations when related to anxiety are limited to my extremities but with recent onset of returning PTSD & crisis in February, these sensations haven’t been as isolated as before but more severe, often in back & head. As I also have chronic migraines along with severe nerve damage, I am very conscious of any nerve pains and changes as it could mean something else could be contributing to the severity. There have been times where medication changes have caused the differences, stressing old injuries, and even allergies & being sick been a source.

Annieheart has asked a very important question of whether you’ve told your doctor(s) about these new symptoms. And if you haven’t, I strongly encourage you to do so as soon as possible.

I’ve learned that when I had assumed my nerve pain, tingling & numbness is just a consequence of my injuries or symptom of anxiety, I had missed the warnings signs of other causes that could lead to further nerve damage.

There are so many possible explanations for pins & needles, tingling & numbness, often that are not serious or dangerous, but anxiety be can heightened by new strange symptoms so in order to not worsen both anxiety or perhaps warnings symptoms of something like a pinched nerve or over taxed muscles ..., I truly encourage you to see your doctors about it, both mental and physical care providers (if you have both) as they together can help answer your questions & address these symptoms, which will in the end be able to provide much more reassurance to ease your anxiety than anything else I found. And if it is possible having them consult each for opinions and feedback would also be a great advantage for figuring out what may be source of these symptoms.

Sending you lots of support, reassuring comfort & hugs, Sparkletts.

I actually used to have this happen a lot. I do think it can be a symptom of anxiety because it did eventually go away. It could also be a pinched nerve or something.

And you know how anxiety is. The more you think about it, the more it happens. Stress and anxiety can do a number on our bodies and our brains are capable of some weird stuff.

I agree about checking the pills, stopping them and seeing if you notice a change. But also try distracting yourself and see if you still notice it after a while.

Pills that can help you lose weight. Also increase anxiety

Agree with rosecandy's advice. Sometimes I am on the computer and my face feels tingly and I don't know why. Maybe pinched nerve. But I think - what is that, am I having a stroke? (strokes run in my family, unfortunately). But, it eventually goes away and I am fine. Like others have said, maybe stop those pills and see if the tingling stops. Look up the medication online to see if tingling is one of the side effects. Good luck.

time to get a check up, my soulmate had this . hers was caused by diabetic neuropathy . since your over weight and dieting your blood sugars can be the cause. be safe, and talk to your doctor. you may find your answers there.

thank you all so much for all the advice I am getting. You all are my support, sure I have family but they just don't get it. I cant really express myself and concerns with family because then they start asking questions like is it real what you're feeling or is it just your mind playing tricks on you... I often try to block these feelings out and keep going about my day but sometimes they scare me to death I don't want to have a stroke or a heart attack and often that's what we people with anxiety worry about.. I am definitely going in to see my doctor and talking to her about this feeling I am also dropping the medication because you guys are right it makes my anxiety levels higher. Again thank you all for your answers I thought I was going crazy but you all are my reality and my support through this journey.

Gosh, this sounds odd. I’m sorry you are experiencing that tingling in your scalp. It is concerning. I’m glad to hear that you are stopping the pills and going to your doctor. I don’t know what kind of pills they are, but a lot of those also make your heart race which isn’t good. I done that before and it did scare me. Hopefully it won’t be anything serious. I wish you the best and good results.