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Itching and Anxiety

by Teresainpain, Dec 14, 2006 12:00AM

Tags: Anxiety, Dry Skin

When I take a shower my legs, my arms, and sometimes my chest itch like crazy. I don't have dry skin by any means and I use hypoallergenic body lotion daily. The itching is more like a tingling but its very irritating. I don't know what to do to get rid of it. My doctor told me I have anxiety and tried to put me on anti-depressants, but I am too scared of the side effects so I don't think I will take any but I'm wondering if this itching could be a result of anxiety. Any thoughts?

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by JRJ, Dec 14, 2006 12:00AM

To: Teresainpain

Hi Teresainpain

I dont think this is linked to anxiety as my wife and at least 4 members of her imediate family have the same problem. after they that a shower they hop around the place with uncontrolable itching.

I dont know what kind of shower you have but we were able to help my wife by accecent. we had an electric shower and we changed it to a power shower she has not itched scince. if you have ever stayed in a hotel and have taken a shower there (usuallly they have high pressure) do you still itch.

by chcnme, Dec 20, 2006 12:00AM

To: Teresa

Hi Teresa. Itching in the shower could be from the water being too hot, too. It could also be anxiety, but - not likely (not unless you have an anxiety disorder with other symptoms.) An antidepressant for itching in the shower is... well - I can't blame you for not wanting to get on AntiD's for this. If that is the only complaint you have, beginning Antd's to treat this would be... well - ludicrous, to put it bluntly. I've heard some runners complain of itching like this (when their bodies warm up quickly - I guess it's due to the muscles being exerted, a "response" in the body occurs, and it can cause itching in the larger muscle groups - thighs, upper arms, butt, etc.) You might want to try to reduce the heat of the water in the shower, and try to reduce the time you are staying in the shower. Best of luck.

by lazy05, Dec 31, 2006 12:00AM

I too suffer from itching but not in or after the shower.

It feels like something microscopic crawling on my body. I just take a Claratin or the generic and it goes away. I don't know if it is an allergy or by taking a pill my mind thinks I will be ok.

Sometimes I have to take one several days in a row. It seems like when the 24 hours are up the itching starts again.

by Kiddles, Mar 12, 2007 12:00AM

To: Anxiety Support Forum

Wow! Nice to find others who experience this. The first time I itched was after a shower and it was my upper thighs. I was able to relieve it with Solarcaine spray, ( I had already tried several lotions and aloe but they did not help) Then about 2 weeks later, the same thing except just one thigh. And I mean the itching was absolutely crazy. Like nothing I've ever felt. Like a stinging. But this time the Solarcaine alone was not relieving it so I used Benedryll as well. The Benedryll saved me and the Solarcaine worked after I took the benedryll and I would have an itch, I would spray it and then cover that area with a tissue, (don't ask, but it worked)I'm not sure what this has to do with, I would hate to find out that it is anxiety b/c I've had enough mental health **** to deal with as is!

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