Can anxiety worsen dyslexia?

Question

I have GAD and dyslexia... lately I have found that my dyslexia is acting up again, something that has not happened to me in 15 years. Could this be because of my anxiety?

Answer 1

The anxiety is probably making you more aware of your dyslexia, which as a result, makes you think about it more often and it just becomes worse.  I would just try to relax.  I have social anxiety, and when I think about it, it just becomes worse.  I just assure myself that I have it and thats it.  The more you accept it, the less you'll notice it

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Answer 3

I am not an expert on dyslexia but I know a lot about anxiety and

anxiety can affect anything you do.  I once stood in front of 200+ people and as I pointed to the flip chart I could not differentiate between the words Pros and Cons, I am a 30+ adult and this was part of my job that I was quite used to, needless to mention I made an excuse and had a colleague take over for me.  When you are anxious anything can happen to you.  Think About It!