[flyrom99]

In the past 2 weeks, I have developed really bad pins and needles. Whenever I am reminded of one of my insecurities, my mind starts to wander but it doesn't feel like I am panicking. Then my lower body starts to get tense and my legs start tingling and have a burning sensation. Once I stop thinking about the thoughts, they don't go away and they persist for basically the rest of the day. If I am feeling really bad about myself (to the point of self harm), my teeth/arms start tingling. Is this a normal reaction to anxiety and is there something I can do to combat it?

My main insecurity is about my lack of friends and I get really insecure and jealous when I see my SO with his friends. It just reminds me of how alone I am (in different states atm until school starts) and I find it really hard to stop thinking about. The only way I can get over it is by distracting myself with video games.

Thanks for the help.

[Skeezyks]

Hello flyrom: Thank you for bringing your concern here to PC. I see this is your first post. So... welcome to Psych Central.

What you describe is not familiar to me. Perhaps there will be other members who will have some insights they can share. In the meantime, here are links to 6 articles on coping with anxiety, from Psych Central's archives, that (hopefully) may be of some help:

10 Things People With Anxiety Need to Do Every Day

Anxiety Disorders: Symptoms, Types & Treatments | Psych Central

9 Ways to Reduce Anxiety Right Here, Right Now

15 Small Steps You Can Take Today to Improve Anxiety Symptoms

Top 10 Lesser-Known Self-Help Strategies for Anxiety

https://psychcentral.com/lib/5-steps...g-and-anxiety/

I hope you find PC to be of benefit.

[xmascarol]

I get those awful pins and needle feelings to.It feels like you are going to jump out of your own skin,It is awful so I know how u are feeling.I do take meds for that with me it is more like restless leg syndrome but it goes right into my arms they tend to tremor.i do have tremors too,I hate it when u feel like nothing will help it.Sometimes I do take inderol for my tremors.I have to other wise I could fall.That pins and needle feeling is just so awful.I wish I could help u sometimes I do leg exercises and they help but not all the time.Does it seem to bother u more at night then the daytime? You could have restless legs I know it effects other parts of your body but I read it could effect your arms and other places too