“Is it normal to feel exhausted after an anxiety attack?”

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“Is it normal to feel exhausted after an anxiety attack?”

I am a 37 year old male. I want to know if it is normal to feel exhausted after an anxiety attack?

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**Dr. Junaid Syed** Psychiatrist Saint Louis, MO · Accepted Answer

Dr. Junaid Syed Psychiatrist Saint Louis, MO

Yes

**Dr. Frank A. Stanton** Psychiatrist San Leandro, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Frank A. Stanton Psychiatrist San Leandro, CA

Yes it is. Your whole body has been stressed in an anxiety attack

**Dr. Margaret S. McKenna** Phychiatrist Cambridge, MA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Margaret S. McKenna Phychiatrist Cambridge, MA

Yes. During the attack, all your systems are on high alert —like flight or fight—-so it makes sense you’d be exhausted afterwards.