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Posted 8/1/2016 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone, I'm 20 and I have a really bad anxiety and it's making me nervous. Along with my other symptoms which are the dizziness, muscle tension, tightening chest, muscle twitching etc, what really bothers me the most is the body jolts/ shock like feeling as if my body got electric shock. It really scared the crap out of me. It happens a lot when I'm anxious and subsides when I'm with my friends. One day I had a panic attack and I decided to play some online game to calm my mind, but I still get those jolts/jerks it is so bad my arms flew away from the keyboard. It happened 5 times while I'm playing. It's like a Hypnic jerk but you're wide awake.

Please help me with my symptoms!
Posted 8/1/2016 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi KB and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your anxiety and disturbing symptoms. We understand how this feels, and it is no fun. :(

First of all, have you seen your doctor and either been given a clean bill of health, or an anxiety diagnoses. ..in order to rule out any physical reason for your symptoms?

If so, then you can start to fully concentrate on treating the anxiety/symptoms.

What if anything have you tried thus far? Medication and/or therapy are the two most common treatment options. Talking with your doctor can help you make a plan of action.

Self help is another choice for management...and one you can get started on right away!

See our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great ideas. Practicing the suggested exercises daily will make a big difference in how you feel. I think getting started on the 'Stress Relieving Exercises' (you'll find directions for Progressive Muscle Relaxation in that link) and the Meditation Videos would be a good choice for you.

Physical exercise as well would be beneficial...to burn off excess adrenaline...which is likely contributing to your jumpy muscles.

Post with us anytime for sharing and support!

S.C.
Posted 8/1/2016 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum I echo SC advise above re speaking with your doctor.

It does sound like anxiety but chat your symptoms through with your doctor, I get a lot of those jolts and there not nice.

If it is anxiety lots can be done to help so have a look at our resources for some good links to self help guides on the web and keep us posted we are here for you.

Hibee
Posted 8/1/2016 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
I get that when I'm suffering a bad spell of anxiety especially as I am trying to go asleep it's annoying but try not to let it concern you as I'm sure that makes it 10 times worse.
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