muscle neck pain

Stormlover712

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Joined : Nov 2014

Posts : 113

Posted 11/25/2015 2:31 AM (GMT 0)

does anyone ever feel like the muscles under their chin get swelled or tight from anxiety and squeeze their throat.. this really bothers me bad.. it almost seems to be from clenching my teeth.. like maybe my jaw muscles and then it goes from there..

Hibee

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Posted 11/25/2015 9:32 AM (GMT 0)

Hi SL

Yes I get this and believe it is caused by anxiety so do all you can with self help to reduce your anxiety and hopefully you should see an improvement.

Hibee

Stormlover712

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Posts : 113

Posted 11/28/2015 12:27 AM (GMT 0)

thank you!!! I just need reassurance sometimes...Id love to run to the doc. but i have no insurance so I come here...

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 11/29/2015 12:57 AM (GMT 0)

Well, we are not a suitable replacement for a doctor by any stretch of the imagination...

...but we can suggest, as Hibee did...that you try managing the anxiety and lowering the symptoms through coping skills, so that you might find relief in this way.:)

The 'Stress Relieving Exercises' link in the Resources has instructions for Progressive Muscle Relaxation that you may find helps with this issue.

S.C.

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