Anxiety Attacks From Crossing Feet

Why do I have high anxiety when I cross my feet?

Anxiety Question:

Why do I have high anxiety when I cross my feet?

It is very comfortable for me to cross my feet. It is almost natural; however, I almost get an anxiety attack when I do it and must immediately uncross my feet.

Am I crazy or is this a known condition?

Anxiety Answer:

There is a series of veins and nerves which run down your leg and spread out over the top of your foot. You may be putting pressure on those veins and nerves, and this could be impeding your circulation which can lead to other more uncomfortable feelings.

I have heard of people having a similar reaction and feeling uncomfortable or lightheaded.

Are you apt to get anxiety attacks frequently, or is this the only time?

You may want to discuss this with your doctor in case you have a pinched nerve or a damaged nerve and the crossing of your feet is just emphasizing the problem.

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Don't Worry So Much!

"A recent study by the University of Michigan found that 60% of our fears are unwarranted, 20% have already become past events and are not changeable and 10% are petty and don't make any difference at all. Only about four of the remaining 10% of our fears are real and justifiable and we can't do anything about half of them! So this leaves about 2% of our fears that are really worth thinking about at all. Perhaps we could give ourselves permission to worry only about those things that are really worth it, and let go of the rest!"

From the book titled "How to Stop Your Anxiety Now" by Dr. David Larson