Muscle Twitching?

I've read that this is an incredibly common sign of stress in the body and anxiety. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, any tips on how to reduce it? I've been trying to do my breathing, but I wanted to know if anyone has had any success with any other coping tool.

Hope you're all feelig good today. My anxiety is pretty high, which has had me in tears a couple times today.

Thanks, PM. It's nice to know that I'm not alone. Sometimes the panic journey can make you feel so strange and lonely. It's nice that we have this place to try and avoid feeling that way. I can tell me body is experiencing major stress right now. Little twitches in my arms, legs and feet; tension in my chest, shallow breaths, random tears. Just feeling physically wound up today.

Magnesium helps w twitching. Maybe your hubby can pick you up some Epsom salts (magnesium- that's why it's good for muscles) and you can take a relaxing bath? Hope you feel better. I'm sorry you're having so much anxiety on your vacation.

Thanks, MG. I kind of expected this. I had a feeling seeing my mom would be a set back for me. It takes me back to how incapable I was this summer and all over again I get these waves of the fears that I had. Afraid to drive, afraid to leave the house, afraid to be alone in the house, afraid I'd die miserable and anxious. I've been doing a lot better, but I'm just remembering how much I relied on her and it stresses me out and makes me think I still do. I'm hoping that after a day or so of not seeing her, I'll regain some confidence. I'd like to see her one more time on this trip, but I may not because I think it may be bad for me right before we go home.

Also, there's a Walgreens near by so I could get some Epsom salts. The big question is....to bathe in the hotel tub or not to bathe in the hotel tub....hmmmm...... ;-)

I suppose if I have to give my child a bath in the tub, I should be willing to take one myself!

Thanks for the support, MG. I also have to remember that September was not that long ago. I sometimes feel like I should be "over it" by now, but then I realize that it was only 4 months ago this past week that everything came to a head. It seems like so much longer. I think this is one of those times that I'm not giving myself enough credit for just making it through the day.

Six weeks?! Geez I would've been nuts over that! Our vacation actually just started. We're until Saturday. Maybe I'll calm down by the time we leave! :)

True! If you're giving him a bath in it...:)

Absolutely, you should give yourself some credit. It really wasn't that long ago. Be grateful for the good days (Moments even) and take care of yourself as you make it through the tough times.

On the bright side, when there is an emergency, we'll be the first ones Outta there

I had major twitching start when I began a second dose of an anti-depressant I had once before, but didn't get the twitching the first time. It has taken more than twelve months since stopping those meds before I would say my twitching isn't a problem anymore, but I do notice it gets worse when my anxiety is worse.

Like many here have suggested, I have found magnesium to help and also relaxation exercises. My GP has told me that if the twitching eases with magnesium or with relaxation exercises, it's not twitching that is cause for concern - just very annoying. Hope this helps! :)

Feeling really focused on this rigt now. It's been happening A LOT lately. I have an appointment with my Neurologist soon and while he focuses on migraines, I'm sure I can ask him about it. It does seem to be related to times of anxiousness, but I don't feel sure. I'm really wound up right now...

Thanks, Hibee. I appreciate the response.

I really only notice the twitching when I focus on it or during times of high anxiety. If I'm distracted maybe it's happening, or maybe not. I'll mention it to my neurologist, but I'm pretty sure it's stress related.