Can stress cause you to feel the sensation of bugs crawling under your skin?

Am very worried about a family member, as recently caught up with her, and she told me that the doctor said she is stressed, and the stress is causing her to scrath and pick at her skin. She says she feels like there are insects crawling under her skin. It looks awfull, and they are all over her body. Ive never heard of stress causing such a condition. Can anyone tell me if there is such a skin disorder, or could it be caused from something else. Im worried because she has a baby son, and we very rarely see her, as shes always makin excuses as to why she cant see us. Just hoping that shes not lying to us about whats really happening.

Can stress cause you to feel the sensation of bugs crawling under your skin?
Yes, I had that symptom with untreated (before medication)


anxiety disorder (a chronic stress condition). It's called parasthesia.


It can also be caused by diabetes, hypothyroid, vitamin deficiency and other causes. I have diabetes, hypothyroid and panic disorder (all treated with medication), so if I feel it bothering me, I know I've waited too long to take my medication or I am under an unusual amount of stress.


Tell her the above and ask her to see a doctor (maybe offer to go with her - or babysit if you can), because there is help for this condition.
Reply:stress manifests itself in many ways
Reply:Honestly, I've seen crackheads do that.
Reply:sounds like a cocaine addict. its a wierd thing that happens to connect with the drug cocaine.





look up and read about cocaine bugs.
Reply:my first thought is drug abuse b/c


1) she does not want you to see her


2)meth users develop sores on their skin that they pick, meth cannot metabolize through the organs so it eats its way thru the skin causing the sores


3) often times a person on drugs esp meth will act nervous or anxious


never put it put past someone she could be using. get involved for the her sake and the childs, she is going to push you away and make it difficult but stand your ground
Reply:It could be drug addiction. Meth can cause some people to feel like they have bugs under their skin, and then they dig at themselves.





On the other hand, there's a controversial disease called Morgellons. It's unknown whether it's an actual disease or a psychological disorder, but its symptoms are scratching to the point of bleeding, and sometimes people even find red, black or blue "fibers" in their skin.





I feel for you, as it sounds very odd, and I'd be worried since she has a baby. Listen carefully to her, and offer her a shoulder to cry on.





Stress can cause things like this, though, as well as a ton of other symptoms. When I was coming off of Zoloft (an antidepressant), I scratched myself raw. Other things: How old is her son? Did she have post-partum depression? Was she prescribed anything for PPD?