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Stopped Smoking And Drinking. Does Sore Throat, Anxiety And Mood Symptoms Could Be Withdrawal Related?
Question: So im about to be finishing my 2nd week of insanity. Im feeling a little off.
Not during the work out but before it. Yesterday was my day offim off and i been feeling off
and felt like this pretty much all day. My throats really dry no matter how much water i
drink, i feel like my eyes are a little hard to focus sometimes, my hearts racing too. But
wen i work out im fine i dont understand it. I also suffer from anxiety i heard,that losing
weight can cause it, ive also stopped,smoking cigarettes cold XXXXXXX and stopped drinking
caffine. Could it be withdrawls from that? I also take the medications methotraxate, enbrel
and benedryl for allergies.
Not during the work out but before it. Yesterday was my day offim off and i been feeling off
and felt like this pretty much all day. My throats really dry no matter how much water i
drink, i feel like my eyes are a little hard to focus sometimes, my hearts racing too. But
wen i work out im fine i dont understand it. I also suffer from anxiety i heard,that losing
weight can cause it, ive also stopped,smoking cigarettes cold XXXXXXX and stopped drinking
caffine. Could it be withdrawls from that? I also take the medications methotraxate, enbrel
and benedryl for allergies.
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
It is quite possible that your anxiety and mood symptoms could be withdrawal related. Both cigarettes and caffeine are known to produce withdrawal effects with psychological symptoms.
Many of your physical symptoms like dryness of the throat, racing of the heart, etc. also seem to be manifestationsanxiety. Remember, anxiety can manifest itself with not only psychological symptoms, but with physical symptoms also.
Indeed, exercise has been found to be a have a beneficial effect by reducing anxiety symptoms. The reasons are that it distracts your mind from anxious thoughts as well as it improves blood circulation to various organs of the body, including the brain. So, it is not surprising that your symptoms go away when you are working out.
Withdrawal related anxiety / mood fluctuations usually subside on their own gradually. However, if you are having recurrent such symptoms which are difficult to manage, then you need to seek professional help. You can consult a psychiatrist for a detailed psychological assessment and further treatment.
There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication or psychological therapies, which will help you overcome your problems soon.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
It is quite possible that your anxiety and mood symptoms could be withdrawal related. Both cigarettes and caffeine are known to produce withdrawal effects with psychological symptoms.
Many of your physical symptoms like dryness of the throat, racing of the heart, etc. also seem to be manifestationsanxiety. Remember, anxiety can manifest itself with not only psychological symptoms, but with physical symptoms also.
Indeed, exercise has been found to be a have a beneficial effect by reducing anxiety symptoms. The reasons are that it distracts your mind from anxious thoughts as well as it improves blood circulation to various organs of the body, including the brain. So, it is not surprising that your symptoms go away when you are working out.
Withdrawal related anxiety / mood fluctuations usually subside on their own gradually. However, if you are having recurrent such symptoms which are difficult to manage, then you need to seek professional help. You can consult a psychiatrist for a detailed psychological assessment and further treatment.
There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication or psychological therapies, which will help you overcome your problems soon.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So is it ok to still work out? How long does this.usually last? I have had it for about.....4 days already
Hello again and thanks for writing in.
It should be okay to continue to work out. These withdrawal symptoms usually last for a week or two, during which time they keep gradually decreasing and then subside.
In addition to your physical exercise, you can also try relaxation techniques like XXXXXXX breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, etc. which will also help you with your symptoms. Keep your mind constantly engaged and active, sleep for at least 7 - 8 hours, drink plenty of fluids and eat adequate portions of fruits and veggies.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
It should be okay to continue to work out. These withdrawal symptoms usually last for a week or two, during which time they keep gradually decreasing and then subside.
In addition to your physical exercise, you can also try relaxation techniques like XXXXXXX breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, etc. which will also help you with your symptoms. Keep your mind constantly engaged and active, sleep for at least 7 - 8 hours, drink plenty of fluids and eat adequate portions of fruits and veggies.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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