Oh I definitely think so!

I have been sick for a couple of months (throwing up 1-4 times per day, severe abdominal pain, intense nausea) and my doctors have been ruling out all sorts of physical causes, finding nothing. I have no idea if this is the case or not, but my doctor just told me that although we are still looking for a physical cause (especially because I've lost a ton of weight), she has had many patients with similar symptoms that they eventually attributed to stress and unknown causes. I think that our bodies are very in-tune with our mental states, and that one suffers so does the other. (Personally, I am hoping for a physical cause because I can't take much more!)

my mum says the same.. i agree everytime im a little sick and worrie about it it gets wrost..umm suprsie!

Anxiety can definitely make you feel ill--or you can think you are experiencing symptoms of certain illnesses. You can obsess over the symptoms so much that they can sometimes make you truely physically sick. Try to do some breathing techniques. You are just really wound up tonight. You are going to be Ok. Try breathing in four counts, hold your breath for two counts, then exhale for four again. Do this ten times, then ten times again if you have to. It can help you relax, or if nothing else it will get your mind on something else for a while at least. You are going to be OK though. You just have to remember that the thoughts you are having and the symptoms you are feeling are just the anxiety trying to take its toll on you. Stay strong.

but i dont no ..i was sick befor the anxity frum not eating so health(eggs and milk and furit) yes i was trying to be skinnyer..then when my triedness become my legs and arms being numb i worried though my docter said my soudim pills can do that..then it went away abit now its not bad but still there and i think i found a bump in my leg!..but i aslo thing most of it could be in my head..but its aways in my head! everytime sumthings wrong no no meme its in ur head!!..stupid in my head

Don't beat yourself up over this. Anxiety is real and what you are feeling is real. It's so frustrating, I know. I wish I had the ability to make it all better for you right now. Do you belong to the "Anxiety" discussion group here, too? It could be helpful for you.

Certainly can.

Fear releases chemicals into your body. In normal circumstances those chemicals that could help you survive a life or death situation actually can cause your system to be overly burdened . Thus, weakening your immune system as well as simple exhaustion form all of the work being done on a cellular level within your body.

The chemicals basically put your body on 'high alert'. Your muscles receive signals and blood flow to prepare for fight or flight. Your breathing increases to prepare to deliver more oxygen to your muscles. Your brain goes on high alert as well- constantly taking in every detail so you'll know when to fight, or flight.

Imagine your cells sprinting, trying to outrun a threat. Now imagine how those cells must feel after sprinting for three days. Never slowing or stopping, just running flat out.

Drinking plenty of water can help flush those chemicals out of your body. And, of course, de-stress lol. Easier said than done.

Oh, forgot to add-

There is a type of delusion where you think you are sick (or even dying) when in fact you are fine.