When we submit our bodies to extreme physical activities, it would react into bouts of pains and aches. So when our leg muscles become stiff or wobbly as a result of the pressure, it would be understandable. However, if our leg muscles seem weak or feel stiff often without any apparent reason, it could be a symptom of anxiety. Consider it most likely especially if you have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder.
Anxiety causes a lot of sensations. It is not limited to the mind although most of what we think becomes physically evident. Whatever the symptoms, they are all disturbing and at times frightening.
People with anxiety often complain of pain and soreness in certain parts of the body. There are those who have trouble standing up because they suddenly feel pain in their legs. The legs become so stiff that they seem like rubber. Sometimes, they’re so weak that they tend to wobble, which is commonly referred to as having jelly legs.
The possible explanation for this is because when anxiety attacks, adrenaline is pumped into the body. This adrenaline rush makes the muscles weak, including the leg muscles. Because they support the body, every time they become weak, it would feel like we’re ready to fall down.
This feeling can be associated to a very common response during an anxiety attack, the ‘fight or flight’ response. This is a biological mechanism for the survival of species. When species are threatened, the mind and body react by either confronting the fear or running away from it. The same thing happens in an event of a panic attack. The blood rushes to your muscles and organs in preparation for a confrontation of any kind. In some cases, the increased rush of blood makes you feel that your legs are suddenly sore; however, your leg muscles are merely reacting to your feelings. Your legs are just getting ready whether you’re going to run away or just topple down.
When you’re in an increased state of anxiety and you feel that your legs are like jelly, your typical reaction would be to give in to the feeling, sit down and wait until it doesn’t feel like it anymore. Do not do this. This is the worst thing you can do. Do not give in to your anxiety. You’re making it stronger by feeding its symptoms. Do not obsess on the thought that you’re about to fall down at any moment. You won’t. If you’re worried you might even faint. You won’t. You’re just carried away by the moment. You need to confront your anxiousness. Do not indulge it. Challenge the sensation. Focus. Concentrate. Fill your mind and body with positive thoughts. Stand up. Take solid steps. Run. By doing so, you’ll realize that your legs aren’t really weak. Your anxiety is just making you feel that they are.
You’re bigger than any anxiety. Do not let it control you. You can get rid of it as long as you’re committed. There are a lot of things that you can do. So many therapies and treatments are available for you to try out. This website is providing articles that contain advices and tips on how to manage and treat your anxiety. Check them out. They’re all free.
