I have been two three Dermatologists about my skin and the itching i have..I have bumps on my arms and they say it's from the hair follicoles not sure if this is spelt right ,now on my legs i get itchy alot..It's never one thing..It feels like little bugs are bitting me but the doctors say it's my anxiety..I do the oatmeal aveeno soaks and the piriton and the hydrochloride tablets..It use to get itchy when it was hot but now it's all the time..What can i do to stop it.I have so many old scars on my leg and i never want to leave the house becasue i'm afraid it'll happen..Please help me..I lotion my legs alot and get my legs waxed..Help
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Q: How can i slow own the itching on my legs to where i can get my life together and go places?
Answers (2)
10/24/08 6:36pm
Hi Maduro,
If your doctors say that the cause of your itchy legs is anxiety, then you need to get treatment for the anxiety. You can start by reading about anxiety on this site.
I have a series of SharePosts on Anxiety Triggers, that might be a good place to start. Then you can read Dr. Walcutt's SharePost about abdominal breathing, and another Sharepost about Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR).
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is highly effective for treating anxiety disorders. To find a therapist in your area, you can search the Anxiety Disorders Assocation of America (ADAA) website.
Regards,
Dr. Jennifer L. Fee
10/24/08 6:41pm
I'm sorry, here's the link for the first SharePost about Triggers (it's a five part series).
Also, don't be discouraged! If your problem is anxiety it is highly treatable. But, you do need to work hard in therapy!
Regards,
Dr. Jennifer Fee
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