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Posted 12/23/2014 3:35 AM (GMT 0)
I have severe anxiety, social anxiety, ocd and depression. I have a huge tense muscle on my left shoulder up to my neck. I have had a headache on and off for over a week. Its only on the side with the muscle tho. Is this normal!? I'm worrying myself sick thinking some things wrong with me

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 12/23/2014 8:25:51 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/23/2014 5:01 AM (GMT 0)
Totally normal. I just got over two days of anxiety "headaches". Mine are on my right side. Usually it starts in my necks and goes up behind my ear and sometimes into my cheek. If it gets really bad, the pain will shoot down into my shoulder blade. My trick is to lay on a tennis ball, with it positioned on my shoulder. It really helps to release the nerve that tends to get irritated from my anxiety.

When I first started getting these kind of headaches, I did get cleared medically. They are scary! But now I know they are just anxiety, so I don't get them for as long now.
Posted 12/23/2014 6:02 AM (GMT 0)
That's good glad to hear youve found something that helps. I've always had weird head problems with my anxiety. I have had it all checked out even had a ct scan they say it's all anxiety but every time something new happens it scarsme
Posted 12/23/2014 11:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I have the same diagnosis as you and have experienced the same symptoms which have all been down to high anxiety which can really take it toll on your body.

Are you taking anything for your anxiety? I found therapy really helpful and have done CBT and Mindfulness which have helped me o understand my anxiety and taught me how to manage it. If you have not done any I would suggest speaking to your doctor about getting a referral.

Hibee
Posted 12/23/2014 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi RN.,

Sorry that you are feeling tense and worried.

Any results with the coping skill links that I posted for you in your first thread?

In the Stress Relief Exercises link there's a technique called Progressive Muscle Relaxation. It is great for relieving tension in the body...and yes, having tense muscles in the shoulders/neck area can cause quite a headache.

Give this a try and I am sure you will feel some relief.

S.C.
Posted 12/26/2014 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you and I've been trying some things but nothings happened so far :(
Posted 12/26/2014 10:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Keep working at things sometimes it takes a while before you see any improvement but it will be worth it and stay posting here we are here for you.

Hibee
Posted 12/27/2014 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
ugggh
I don't know how old you are- I'm in my 50's and I recently experienced a really bad muscle spasm in my shoulder blade and terrible neck pain which turned out to be stenosis in my neck. It got so bad I had 2 steroid shots in my neck. I am fine now. I know it was all brought on by STRESS
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