Social Anxiety Support

RoninDistance · 06-04-2009, 05:41 AM

For some reason, I barely slept last night. I was tossing and turning and just couldn't fall asleep. Today, right after "waking up", I had a fight with someone I know, which seemed to add to the anxiety and depression I was already feeling. The thing is, now I feel feverish and really hot all over. This had happened before and I usually ignored it, but for some reason, I decided to take my temperature, just in case. Lo and behold, it was over 100.

Now, I know (or at least hope) I'm not sick, so this must be the anxiety. The question is, is this normal? Has this happened to anyone? And since my temp is over 100, even if it's all in my head, should I be worried? I'm thinking about taking some Tylenol. Or maybe a cold shower. I'm even considering going to the doctor. What do you guys think? Any suggestions would truly be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

ps. Oh yeah, I should add I didn't take my meds last night, which is probably one of the many reasons I couldn't fall asleep. Just thought I'd give you all the details.

Indy · 06-04-2009, 04:42 PM

When I'm stressed, my skin feels warm and I break out in hives. I've never taken my temperature at these times, so I'm not sure if its a fever.

My advice - and I'm not a doctor - is to get some sleep and try to de-stress. If your fever persists, you should probably call an M.D. You may be coming down with the flu or something.

kos · 06-04-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy

When I'm stressed, my skin feels warm and I break out in hives. I've never taken my temperature at these times, so I'm not sure if its a fever.

My advice - and I'm not a doctor - is to get some sleep and try to de-stress. If your fever persists, you should probably call an M.D. You may be coming down with the flu or something.

haha ya i also break out in hives. it starts in my feet and spreads throughout my body. sooo itchy.

RoninDistance · 06-05-2009, 07:17 AM

I feel feverish once again. Last night, I didn't sleep a wink and yet, I'm not the least bit tired.

As a matter of fact, this is the most energy I've had in a while. Too bad it is accompanied by this awful feeling in the pit of my stomach, more anxiety than I have felt in months, and horrible depression. The most embarrassing thing is that, while the first night, it may have been due to a simple lack of meds, my current "crisis" is probably being caused by something that happened yesterday on the Internet. I got in a fight with someone, left a site, and it is quite possible that the way I feel right now is all related to that. I told my dad about it and the look on his face said it all.

"The Internet, WTF?!?!"

He's a very comprehensive individual, but even I must admit this IS ridiculous. And yet, it is happening and I can't seem to stop it. I feel bad and I'm seriously wondering if I'm going to make it. This is not the first time this had happened and every time, I promise myself I will change, be better prepared for the next "crisis". Well, this is the next "crisis" and I am just not ready. I feel like the guy in "Fight Club". Only it is not blatant consumerism that will drive me to madness, but rather, a simple conflict with someone I will never meet, on a digital playground of 1's and 0's. I'd hate to think this is the way it's going to end.

I am Jack's wasted life.

millenniumman75 · 06-05-2009, 08:06 AM

Nerves can make the body heat up; it has happened to me.
I try to keep my room cool, though.

MaidMarian · 06-05-2009, 10:23 AM

Yes, I've had similar experiences. I feel really hot all over when I get anxious, except for my hands, which are ice cold. Taking a couple of Tylenol wouldn't be a bad idea, in case you really do have a bug or something.

06-04-2009, 05:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
RoninDistance Status: Back Alley Space Boy Join Date: May 2009 Gender: Male Age: 28 Posts: 330	Anxiety-related fever? For some reason, I barely slept last night. I was tossing and turning and just couldn't fall asleep. Today, right after "waking up", I had a fight with someone I know, which seemed to add to the anxiety and depression I was already feeling. The thing is, now I feel feverish and really hot all over. This had happened before and I usually ignored it, but for some reason, I decided to take my temperature, just in case. Lo and behold, it was over 100. Now, I know (or at least hope) I'm not sick, so this must be the anxiety. The question is, is this normal? Has this happened to anyone? And since my temp is over 100, even if it's all in my head, should I be worried? I'm thinking about taking some Tylenol. Or maybe a cold shower. I'm even considering going to the doctor. What do you guys think? Any suggestions would truly be appreciated. Thanks in advance. ps. Oh yeah, I should add I didn't take my meds last night, which is probably one of the many reasons I couldn't fall asleep. Just thought I'd give you all the details.

06-04-2009, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Indy Status: Just me. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 63	When I'm stressed, my skin feels warm and I break out in hives. I've never taken my temperature at these times, so I'm not sure if its a fever. My advice - and I'm not a doctor - is to get some sleep and try to de-stress. If your fever persists, you should probably call an M.D. You may be coming down with the flu or something. __________________ Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for anything I know it may be glandular. But it is not something that can be demanded from life, and if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what treasures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness. --Robertson Davies.

06-05-2009, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
millenniumman75 Status: Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Gender: Male Age: 35 Posts: 49,621	Nerves can make the body heat up; it has happened to me. I try to keep my room cool, though. __________________ millenniumman75 You are a success story waiting to happen! Live and let live VACUUMS more than a Hoover.... Live and HELP live is better!

06-05-2009, 10:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
MaidMarian Status: dazed and confused Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Gender: Female Age: 45 Posts: 881	Yes, I've had similar experiences. I feel really hot all over when I get anxious, except for my hands, which are ice cold. Taking a couple of Tylenol wouldn't be a bad idea, in case you really do have a bug or something. __________________ No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness. - Aristotle

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06-05-2009, 07:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
RoninDistance Status: Back Alley Space Boy Join Date: May 2009 Gender: Male Age: 28 Posts: 330	I feel feverish once again. Last night, I didn't sleep a wink and yet, I'm not the least bit tired. As a matter of fact, this is the most energy I've had in a while. Too bad it is accompanied by this awful feeling in the pit of my stomach, more anxiety than I have felt in months, and horrible depression. The most embarrassing thing is that, while the first night, it may have been due to a simple lack of meds, my current "crisis" is probably being caused by something that happened yesterday on the Internet. I got in a fight with someone, left a site, and it is quite possible that the way I feel right now is all related to that. I told my dad about it and the look on his face said it all. "The Internet, WTF?!?!" He's a very comprehensive individual, but even I must admit this IS ridiculous. And yet, it is happening and I can't seem to stop it. I feel bad and I'm seriously wondering if I'm going to make it. This is not the first time this had happened and every time, I promise myself I will change, be better prepared for the next "crisis". Well, this is the next "crisis" and I am just not ready. I feel like the guy in "Fight Club". Only it is not blatant consumerism that will drive me to madness, but rather, a simple conflict with someone I will never meet, on a digital playground of 1's and 0's. I'd hate to think this is the way it's going to end. I am Jack's wasted life.