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Posted 12/30/2016 3:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone else experiences muscle and joint aches during periods of excessive worry?

One of my biggest fears is being bitten by an infected tick and getting Lyme disease. Since xmas when I found a mark on me (not sure if tick or just some other bug) I've been experiencing dull headaches, neck discomfort, and body aches. I've experience all of those at different times in my life due to worry so I'm hoping it's all just anxiety from too much time on Dr. Google.

When I first saw the mark I didn't get overly freaked out and thought I handled it well rationalizing fears away in my mind until I started getting the body aches. Thanks for any input, hope you all have a great carefree day!
Posted 12/30/2016 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
M.,

I can definitely relate...as many other members can as well, I believe!

Tension is a likely culprit...coupled with a tendency to focus on aches/pains/body sensations...and attach worries to them!

Check out our Resources and look at the health anxiety links....as well as the 'Stress Relieving Exercises' to learn Progressive Muscle Relaxation for relief.

Wishing you well...body and mind.smile

S.C.
Posted 12/30/2016 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
Some tlc for your self... Plenty of skills to keep the anxiety lower , try to ignore the aches and twinges.. I know thats easier said than done but distaction from the cause is very helpful.


And sack Dr Google 😉

Wishing you well and hope things improve soon x
Posted 12/31/2016 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hey there...I definitely get muscle and joint aches when I'm stressed.
It's all the tension...if I think about it I notice my shoulders are up under my ears all the time.
As S.C. said the progressive muscle relaxation should help with that.
Take care of yourself.
Posted 12/31/2016 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks all!
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