Answered by SecondMedic Expert
General Physician · General Physician
Yes, anxiety can cause you to feel generally unwell all the time. Persistent and excessive anxiety can lead to a feeling of general malaise and physical and emotional exhaustion. This is because anxiety takes a lot out of you - it's like a constantly running engine that never shuts off. It's no wonder that people with anxiety often feel drained and exhausted.
In addition, people with anxiety often have stomach problems, headaches, and other physical symptoms. This is because the body is in a state of constant fight-or-flight mode when someone is experiencing chronic anxiety, and this places a lot of stress on the body. All this added stress can lead to feeling generally unwell all the time.
