I Feel Bugs Crawling On Me!

[Heather]

I think I'm losing my mind. If I'm not freaking out from feeling hands.... Now I feel bugs crawling all over me. I don't know what to do. More grounding exercises?

Do I need to take a shower? I already took one today. Maybe I'm just over-tired. I guess when I start seeing the bugs crawling all over me then I know I'm in big trouble.

Anybody else feel bugs or am I the lucky one? Help! Any suggestions.

 

[Sethe]

I feel them sometimes too. I have to look and check to make sure they are not there sometimes.

It usually happens when I'm nervous as heck.

 

[Heather]

I feel them sometimes too..

I'm sooo glad I'm not alone in this! What do you do Sethe?

 

[Sethe]

Well, considering that it happened today near a coworker, I looked at my hand and arm.

I guess I suppress it a lot. I have some good 'denial skills.' :rolleyes: Sometimes I just scratch it. Sometimes I tend to flip out.

Soothing lotion helps. I used to spend time with my bird before he passed. He really helped me calm down.

 

[Heather]

Well, considering that it happened today near a coworker.

I say we blame your coworker:eek::D.

 

[Sethe]

Nah. This person is nice, but his/her size intimidates me a little.

 

[Brontie]

Being over medicated can cause the sensation of something crawling just under the skin.

 

[Sethe]

Being over medicated can cause the sensation of something crawling just under the skin.

Hmm, what if you're not on anything?

 

[Heather]

Nah. This person is nice.

ok, sorry does she have an evil sister or cousin we can pin it on then? ANYBODY? Work with me here!;):D.
I know, my mom is evil.....we'll say it's her fault!:roflmao:

 

[Grace11]

Have you tried any relaxation CDs? My T gave me quite a collection. They have been helpful and actually make me relax when I need to do so. I burned a few for my sister recently and she said they have been good - she is pregnant and cannot take meds for anxiety.

 

[Abstract]

I was convinced there were bugs on me or biting me for ages and then realised it was psychological. And anxiety related.

I used body cream. Does not help much but makes me "cleaner". I also find keeping my body cool improves it a bit.
I hate it actually.

Good luck, Heather!

 

[Brontie]

Sethe,

I'm not on anything either.
Some foods can also do that.
Something you may be allergic to but don't realise it.
I expect there are other reasons too.
These are the ones I’m aware of.