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Posted 1/23/2015 5:32 PM (GMT 0)
I very seldom get full blown anxiety attacks, but steady off and on symptoms that just keep me feeling yucky and uptight. I know I tend to clinch and grind my teeth because of stress. Then I end up getting random sharp twinges in my face and/or jaw or even neck. Sometimes it's all the way up to my ears and I get an ear aches plus my jaw makes cracking noises. It freaks me out that something is wrong with my heart. I never get chest pain with it. Sometimes the little twinges are just in my forearm or shoulder. They come and go. It drives me crazy!

Post Edited (mysweetpanda) : 1/23/2015 10:36:28 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/23/2015 7:10 PM (GMT 0)
MSP,

Clenching/grinding/upper body tension can make all sorts of head symptoms manifest! It has everything to do with the tension, and not your heart.

Have you tried progressive muscle relaxation exercises? We have them in our Resources...let me know if you'd like a link.

How about the trick of chewing gum? An oldie...but a goodie!

If you think you are clenching at night...you will need to look into getting a mouth gaurd. Either with your dentist, or a non-custom less expensive version you can purchase at the drug store.

Either way, try to relax those muscles during the day...and not let the worries about your heart get to you.;)

S.C.
Posted 1/23/2015 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks SC! Please do post the link to the relaxation exercises.
Posted 1/23/2015 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
Here you go.:)

This link has a bunch of good exercises...but you'll find the Progressive Muscle Relaxation instructions in the side bar one the left, 10th one down.:)


http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

S.C.

Posted 1/23/2015 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hey sweet panda,

I sure hope that muscle relaxation can give you some relief! Jaw clenching is one way I can tell if my anxiety levels are high, lol, "how tight am I clenching my jaw?" The tighter I am the more I know my body is filling with anxiety.

Have you ever tried Epsom salt baths with lavender? This also relieves muscle tension to help your body relax a bit! Hope u get to feeling better soon!
Posted 1/23/2015 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sweet Panda! I hope those exercises are working for you. I too have been having the jaw clenching issues. I started having pain my jaw, teeth, neck, and as an already avid worrier about my heart was sure I was having a heart attack, I later realized that I was clenching my jaw and may shoulders whenever my chest pain was at its worst. I'm working though those exercises myself and am slowly getting better. May have to give that warm bath a try as well. Hope you feel better!
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