Hi, I'm Josh
I am not efficient with this sort of thing but I've read a few of the other posts and the people here on average and with respect to culture seem rather forthcoming.
I'm 23(male), and presently suffer from various forms of anxiety - of which the nature of is, I imagine, primarily derived from my isolation. I study PHD economics, undergraduate psychology (henceforth my academic integrity or dignity is, I say with objectivity, being partially wounded here), and do a third specialization in business mathematics. I study, on average, around 12 hours a day; and thereby sit on average for at least 12 hours a day. When I am not studying the activities I undertake are also rather sedentary - under watching Netflix, or writing (non-serious) essays - of various kinds (academic, letters, persuasive/comedic e.t.c). I am not overweight (83kg, 6ft2). I have insomnia and likely mild forms of depression; yet at the same time, I love what I do.
My presence would probably not have extended to this site (as I am quite stubborn) as an extension of my anxiety if there had been no physical symptoms. I am fatigued, incredibly inactive, and have headaches. The big one, however, is that I get and have been getting over the past 3 or so months some intense "pins and needles" sensations. Often they are triggered by a hot shower, and at other times when I (occasionally) do squats or pushups in my room. They are frightening (although not painful and temporary) and are sometimes isolated to my legs or feet (especially so when I'm in bed at night or do squats), or very often begin at my upper back and extend down to my shoulders and arms(especially when I'm in the shower or do pushups). It is to my attention that many of these symptoms are representative of diabetes, but they are also hard to differentiate between my anxiety symptoms (for example, the pins and needles) and lifestyle characteristics. I do not presently seek clarity as I do some general comfort and social reassurance that I am, indeed, overreacting; although I would prefer an honest assessment through peoples experience if possible, relative to one that would ignorantly lift my spirits. I'd rather avoid a visit to the doctor at this stage, for if I do indeed possess it, the information will likely interfere with my immediate studies.
Thank you, Forum.
Josh.
I am not efficient with this sort of thing but I've read a few of the other posts and the people here on average and with respect to culture seem rather forthcoming.
I'm 23(male), and presently suffer from various forms of anxiety - of which the nature of is, I imagine, primarily derived from my isolation. I study PHD economics, undergraduate psychology (henceforth my academic integrity or dignity is, I say with objectivity, being partially wounded here), and do a third specialization in business mathematics. I study, on average, around 12 hours a day; and thereby sit on average for at least 12 hours a day. When I am not studying the activities I undertake are also rather sedentary - under watching Netflix, or writing (non-serious) essays - of various kinds (academic, letters, persuasive/comedic e.t.c). I am not overweight (83kg, 6ft2). I have insomnia and likely mild forms of depression; yet at the same time, I love what I do.
My presence would probably not have extended to this site (as I am quite stubborn) as an extension of my anxiety if there had been no physical symptoms. I am fatigued, incredibly inactive, and have headaches. The big one, however, is that I get and have been getting over the past 3 or so months some intense "pins and needles" sensations. Often they are triggered by a hot shower, and at other times when I (occasionally) do squats or pushups in my room. They are frightening (although not painful and temporary) and are sometimes isolated to my legs or feet (especially so when I'm in bed at night or do squats), or very often begin at my upper back and extend down to my shoulders and arms(especially when I'm in the shower or do pushups). It is to my attention that many of these symptoms are representative of diabetes, but they are also hard to differentiate between my anxiety symptoms (for example, the pins and needles) and lifestyle characteristics. I do not presently seek clarity as I do some general comfort and social reassurance that I am, indeed, overreacting; although I would prefer an honest assessment through peoples experience if possible, relative to one that would ignorantly lift my spirits. I'd rather avoid a visit to the doctor at this stage, for if I do indeed possess it, the information will likely interfere with my immediate studies.
Thank you, Forum.
Josh.