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Posted 10/12/2014 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
These stupid headaches. That are always there. Usually in one specific spot on the right side of my head kinda behind my ear have been going on for awhile. They always freak me out even though the dr said it's caused from a nerve in my neck. My neck issue has been a mess for over 5 years. The chiropractor even said my neck feels like I was in a huge accident, and I have a 60 year olds neck. I'm 33. But I still always think the worse. And now I read that story about that 29 year old woman who had brain cancer and is choosing to die with dignity on Nov 1. I have completely lost it. I'm freaking out. I can't help but think about the worst ALL THE TIME. :(
Posted 10/12/2014 2:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hello jf0310 I have the same issues that feeling on the right side of my head feels like I'm bout to have a stroke or I have a brain tumor!! I'm sorry your going this but your not alone. Do you take meds for your anxiety? I just started on celexa it's been about 5 to 6 weeks now I'm started to feel so much better!!!! Get some help if you need it cause this anxiety stuff sucks really bad I hate it!!!!!! Good luck ;)
Posted 10/12/2014 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi JF.,

I am sorry that you are going through your neck issues...the symptoms and the resulting anxiety.:( That is a lot to deal with!

Are you currently doing P.T. for your neck issues?

How about work on the anxiety/health worries?

I think that if you seek to deal with both of these issues seperately...they will be less likely to gang up on you, so to speak...

...and with some P.T. and therapy for the anxiety, you are going to find yourself feeling better, body and mind!

S.C.
Posted 10/12/2014 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
I get headaches a lot too, in the same place from muscle tension. Do you have the pain all the time? If it comes and goes it's probably just muscle tension. Especially if your doctor said it was ok. Try to remind yourself of that. Sorry you're worrying so much. Hugs...I hope your night got better!
Posted 10/12/2014 4:51 AM (GMT 0)
It's not painful all the time, but it's always there. Same spot. Usually when it hurts it isn't that bad, it's enough to freak me out. Ugh.
Posted 10/12/2014 12:54 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sure it's tension....I've had neck/head pain for years on and off...always thought it was a brain tumor but by now, I think i would know something. We get so many different symptoms of life threatening things when we have anxiety but they're all just rooted in the darn anxiety itself. Don't worry, I'm sure you're fine. Try to ignore them and keep telling yourself, "I"m okay" because I'm sure you are.
Posted 10/12/2014 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
I have a similar pain, but only on my left side. Right behind my ear. Sometimes it starts in my neck or my shoulder/scapula area and makes its way behind my ear. My therapist also says it from a nerve. A nerve that is highly affected by stress and tension. Most times, if I lay my upper back on a tennis ball, it will ease the pain.
Posted 10/12/2014 1:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Jf03, I have the same thing in my left side behind my and really it is caused by my neck problems. If your doctor is not suspected with anything serious, please trust them :)
When we become anxious and panicky, all muscles get tense and this causes pain and discomfort.
Hope you feel better soon <3

PS: Stay away from such news and media for a while... It's like a fear empire really, they never make news about the people who survive and get cured. Because that doesn't sell :(
Posted 10/12/2014 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone :) I'm about 99% sure in fine but my overactive imagination proves to be my downfall.
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