Anxiety symptoms - feels like tension and nerves?

Guest_25827336 — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:52:46 GMT

Hello - my name is Scott and I am 51 - I have GAD and Agrophobia but generally in control until last year - tried to get off medication, but after several months of horrific side effects went back on - however still suffering anxiety - my question is if other people feel it in the same way - for me it is a feeling of tension in my head, a little like pressure in the back of my head, like I have had way too much caffeine. I get dizzy and need to twitch sometimes to relieve the tension in the back of my head - does this sound familiar to anyone at all?

Any replies appreciated.

Scott...

Re: Anxiety symptoms - feels like tension and nerves?

Happylife — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:58:15 GMT

Hi Scott,

Hello and a warm welcome to the forums. I am really sorry to hear about your mental health struggles and how challenging it can be. Appreciate you taking the bold step of reaching out and for sharing.

I think we all feel anxiety differently but we may also have some similarities too. I am an overthinker, which leads to me being anxious (with little OCD too). When I feel anxious, it can be very draining, and I feel a bit tight around the neck and shoulders.

People experience and struggle in different ways depending on the type of anxiety and how severe it is.

Some people have trouble sleeping, nausea, headaches, muscle pain etc. - so it's quite common and you are not alone.

For me, mindfulness and nature walk really helps. Self-care is so important too.

Have you tried any of these or is there anything you do to calm your anxiety naturally? Do you have any family/friends who you trust and supports you through your struggles?

I hope you do feel better. Here to listen and help if you feel like talking more...

Take care

Happylife

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Anxiety symptoms - feels like tension and nerves?

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