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i been doing good dealing with anxiety... learning to control it.. the other day.. i took an antibiotic and i freaked out.. and had a anxiety attack.. it happened so fast i couldnt control it.. i thought i could take the pill but we all know.. pills are not easy for us. i always think its poision.
anyhow i been noticing my face gets numb.. like it has no sensation whatsoever, i have to bite my lip or slap my cheeks to make sure im ok..i dont want to freak out.. but im so on alert on freaking out.. can anyone relate and tell me that this is just another side effect?

Hi Angela,

Yeah, I have the numbness in my face from time to time. I always think I ma having a stroke! I'm not though...it is likely from hyperventilation, especially if it happens around the mouth. It is one of my scariest symptoms but just another joy of anxiety! :p

Labourg is right, that feeling is just anxiety. I used to have the same feeling with my lips. I could not feel a glass on my mouth or a fork going in my mouth. It is just plain old fashion anxiety. As labourg stated, its probably the hyperventilating. Try to just remember that it is "just anxiety, it won't hurt you" when you feel that way.

Lisa

thanks u guys. ur right.. i notice if i notice it as anxiety. i eases up... thanks again.. il keep u updated