Anxiety & Restless Legs

[shmoo]

I've had what I think might be restless leg syndrome for a few years now and over the past few weeks it seems to have increased. I'm more anxious than normal, probably because of Christmas and was wondering if the increase in leg activity at night might be due to anxiety and stress?

My legs kicked about so much the night before last I knocked our cat flying out of the bed. Poor fella fell flat on his butt D: I guess that's all I was wondering. I've read some stuff about anxiety and the leg thing being connected.

[sixpack]

sure.  I get more jumpy, especially when sleeping, when I'm stressed and/or anxious.

[shmoo]

Yeah, same thing happens to me. Thanks for sharing. I'd heard things about anxiety and muscle spasms/twitches but hadn't heard from someone who has these problems. So thank you very much <3

[sixpack]

you are welcome

[Allisa00]

I have restless legs also and it usually happens when I am anxious or stressed out.

[robbrown]

[heebeejeebee]

I have had this for years , restless legs , I have to keep moving my foot or feet all the time untill i can settle down to sleep . I do it when watching TV as well. Common thing with anxiety i think .