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Posted 11/10/2015 3:36 PM (GMT 0)
Got up this morning had this pressure in my head along with tingling in my fingers and feat. I sleep 5 hours but still feel tired. is it all another part of my panic attacks? Didn't take Xanax today maybe I should.
Posted 11/10/2015 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi KT,

All those symptoms are familiar to me...as well as something we read about here in the forums regularly.

For the tension and headache, you can try some Progressive Muscle Relaxation for relief. This exercise is really effective for releasing upper body tension, causing the pressure/pain.

For the tingling, breathing exercises are key. The paresthesia bis often caused by improper/anxious over-breathing.

You can find instructions for both skills in our Resources at the top of the main forum page. ..

...or in will post them directly at your request. :)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/10/2015 11:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi kevintoms

I'm sorry that you have to wake up feeling like that. Like SC mentioned, what you are experiencing seems to be familiar symptoms. Like you I know how it feels waking up as though you've never slept at all. It sucks right.

Don't worry there are many things you can do to remedy this. Taking up xanax can cure it but it won't prevent it from coming back. I remember my doctor telling me that if I wish to wake up better then I should start sleeping better.

My doctor recommended exercise, meditation, and drinking a glass of water before sleeping. He also advised me to try sleeping for at least 8 hours. Then upon waking up, wait for a few mins then drink another glass of water. It helped me a lot.
Posted 11/11/2015 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
Found out whats going on B12 deficiency
Posted 11/11/2015 4:39 AM (GMT 0)
K.T.,

Okay, good that you are getting answers! Are you starting supplements?

The coping skills are still recommended. ..as anybody could benefit from them.:)

I hope getting your Vit B level where it should be helps you to feel much better. :)

S.C.
Posted 11/11/2015 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
pressure in your head can be caused by tight suboccipital muscles (the muscles that hold your head up at the base of your skull), which can be caused by stress and anxiety, i have been going to physical therapy for this very reason.

here are some exercises/stretches you can try, they help me..my physical therapist actually recommended the tennis ball one and i do that every night

Sphenoid lift
Imbalance of the sphenoid bone, a cranial bone, can contribute to headaches. While sitting, gently place your index and second finger on the side of your head just behind your eye socket (the soft space). With your elbows supported on a table or pillows, gently shift the tissue forward without actually gliding on the skin. Wait at least two minutes or until you feel a release or softening.

Ear pull
Grasp the lower outer edge of your ear and gently pull out and back until you feel a gentle stretch. With your elbows supported, wait here at least two minutes or until you feel a release of softening of the tissues.

Occipital release
Put two tennis balls in a tube sock and tie a knot on both ends. Lie down on your back and place the tennis balls behind your head, just above the base of your skull. If the tennis balls tend to slip into the neck space, slide them higher on your head. Allow your body to soften into the tennis balls for 5 to 15 minutes.
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