Back Massage!

I was thisclose to going to the ER tonight from panic attacks, back discomfort and occasional sharp chest pains. My first thought, like always, was heart issues. I've been there a few times in the past couple of years only to get clear tests and looked at like a weirdo.

Tonight my husband suggested giving me a long back massage. OMG! I could feel knots that he was working out and tension just leaving my body. I feel like a brand new person. It's hard to believe that stress and anxiety can cause such tension and muscle pain, but it can!

Always get checked for unusual aches and pains by a DR first, but after a clean bill of health, a massage may be the ticket.

Worked for me! At least I know I'll sleep well tonight!

Hope you all have a great night and even better tomorrow.

Woohoo! That's awesome! From considering the ER to fully relaxed and pampered? Mad props to you and hubby. :)

Don't let those weird looks at the ER bother you, btw. Plenty of people have been there. I actually laughed at myself once, because a doctor looked at my husband and said "why are you even here?" I stepped in and said, "Because his heart rate was 183 in triog. May I speak with you in the hallway?" (sounded like a teacher getting onto a student, lol)

Great news SSAHM...

Are you deserving your screen name or what? Lol!!! I am of course teasing.

Any SAHM deserves a weekly (at least) massage every week!:)

I am so glad that you feel better after not only the massage...but learning that yes, anxiety can indeed cause the symptoms, and resulting fear that tries to take over.

You and your husband however worked as a team to beat it!

Thanks for sharing!

S.C.