Tingling in back and face?

[Scaredandworried]

I sometimes get these tingles on one spot on my face and one spot on my back, it's really freaking me out it feels like something is crawling on my skin. Why these specific spots? Thanks.

[sixpack]

because those are the spots your nerves are getting nervy in. 

with anxiety and stress a body gets amped up.  the body will react in very strange ways...

[Scaredandworried]

It's kinda weird though because I have them at random times, not only when anxious...

[momo2]

Have you ever read any books explaining anxiety (ie self help for your nerves by Dr Claire weekes)? I am finding it helpful in understanding why these crazy things are happening. Once your nervous system is messed up it takes quite a while for it to calm down. So, whether your anxious or not, your nerves don't care.

[ejmommy]

Oh yes I get these tingling feelings on my face. It weirdly happens to me when I'm laying in bed at night or when waking in the morning. Hate that feeling. I get them in a lot of places though but the face probably bothers me the most because it feels so creepy crawly. I never feel anxious when I get them. Sometimes I'm asleep even!

Momo-I'm totally going to check out that book. I would love to find out the "science" behind what I feel. I'm definitely a person that needs an explanation for everything, I can't just accept that it is the way it is lol. Probably part of the disorder but oh well. Thanks for the suggestion!

[wegngis]

It's kinda weird though because I have them at random times, not only when anxious...

Re-read Sixpacks signature line.  You don't have to be currently freaking out about something to feel the effects of long term stress.

[Scaredandworried]

Thanks, I'm also experiencing a skin crawling sensation when my hand is by my side, but I'm guessing you guys think its the same thing?

I'm just worried though, how do I know it's this and not something else? That's what bugs me most about HA.