Neck tension on one side + severe Anxiety

For the last month I've had tension on the left side of my neck. Plus loads of intense anxiety. Sometimes pain on left side neck in morning.

I also feel a strange muscle twitching when I swallow, on the left side.

My geuss is maybe a muscle strain that isn't going away because of my chronic anxiety muscle spasms? Could this make sense?

I have poor appetite, I always wake up in an intense anxious depression, butterflies in stomach constantly.

I don't know what to do.
Would taking a muscle relaxant make sense?

D.,

I am sorry to hear about your neck pain. I know how this feels, and it is not pleasant!

Are you currently working self help skills to help manage your anxiety? If so, and it is not helping, I would suggest looking to your doctor to further your recovery plan.

If so, are you specifically doing Progressive Muscle Relaxation and light exercise/stretching for relief? These will both undoubtedly help.

Another thing you may want to invest in is a good neck alignment pillow such as memory foam makes. I have had great results with mine!

Wishing you relief and progress in your journey!

S.C.