Anxiety headache relief
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i was diagnosed with GAD nearly 10 years ago. ive managed to stop the panic attacks as now i no all my physical symptoms are anxiety. i get physical symptoms for around 6 weeks constantly. its absolutely draining. this last year its been constant. i had 6 weeks of heartburn everyday. then i had a headache constantly for 6 weeks. the headache finally went. its been about 4months and its back again!! i no its anxiety but my brain flips between what if it is serious and mainly i no its anxiety but i cant cope with this for 6 weeks! im not anxious about anything other than my headache. its there from when i wake up until i go to bed. tension headache, pressure or like a band around my head. its moves to different areas. if im busy i dont notice it as much. medicine does absolutely nothing , which is usually a sign for me its anxiety as with a proper headache they will go after i take just two paracetamol. im on day 6 now so looks like im in for another long run. im so use to feeling like this now feeling anxious is just me feeling "normal". im just feeling lonely with it as none of my friends or family get this. does anyone else? any tips? i do find heat pads help. im not sure why 6 weeks seems to be the mark where my anxiety gives up! anyone no a way to end it sooner? does anyone else get constant tension headaches for weeks everyday? feeling sad 😦 (and forever anxious)
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annette93565 emma74461
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Can i ask how do you know your symptoms are anxiety? Ive struggled 2 years straight everyday with horrible head symptoms, dizziness, pressure, brain zaps, swaying and just weird horrible feelings in my head, no dr can figure it out and it all started from waking up in middle of night with room spinning horribly, you seem to be sure of your symptoms which is good for you but I can say I feel your pain and any advice you could give me I would be grateful and God bless
emma74461 annette93565
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hi sorry youre going through with thise symptoms. it really is draining. if the dr hasnt found as anything and youre not feeling worse after two years you can pretty much guarantee nothings wrong and its anxiety lead. it is SO frustrating. i use to suffer terribly with quick dizzy spells. when i manage to convince myself not to be scared of a certain anxiety symptom it will manifest into something new i am scared of. im sure dr is right and I do have "just anxiety" because ive had constant symptoms yet nothing has materialised in 10 years.
the headaches are draining me right now im on day 14 and my anxiety is still constantly telling me im seriously ill. 8 month waiting list for a scan apparently
crispy76 annette93565
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Hello,
If it is of any reassurance, I suffer similar symptoms and was so concerned that I went for a head MRI scan. The scan came back clear and it was diagnosed as anxiety, I couldn't believe it either - like yourself at one point the room was literally spinning (like when you are drunk) however I had not touched a drop of alcohol.
annette93565 emma74461
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Thank you for replying its a horrible scary thing to deal with i wish you all best .
annette93565 crispy76
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i had 2 mri of brain and ct scan of head and of course other testing the only thing the noted was mild cerebellar tonsillar ectopia but after speaking with neurosurgeon he didn't think my symptoms were coming from that
crispy76 emma74461
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Hello,
I suffer daily tension headaches like yourself, pressure in the head and brain fog with occasional adrenaline rush through the head. Was prescribed with Sertraline, however also like yourself I feel that the medication does nothing for me (other than make me sweat excessively) - it does nothing for the head pressure.
As I come home from work, the brain fog slowly lifts and I start to feel 'normal' again - at weekends I have no real trouble like this at all. Apologies if this does not really help, I found exercise the best relief from the headaches - as how to relieve them during the day I sadly have no clue......
annette93565 crispy76
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ty for your reply could you explain what adrenaline rush thru your head feels like, I glad you are still able to work I quit my job sadly there's no way I can work like this. prayers to you
crispy76 annette93565
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Hi, I would describe it similar as to what you might experience when in a car that suddenly drops (or maybe a lift ?) like a 'whoosh' in the head. I wish I could readily quit my job however need £££ to survive....
emma74461 crispy76
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i tried sertraline when i was first diagnosed with anxiety in 2014 where i constantly felt like i was going to faint and something awful was about to happen (now understand these were panic attacks) i didnt get past two weeks on it because it made my anxiety too intense. im a bit nervous to try it again and try and get past those first few weeks.
i totally get what you mean about the brain fog lifting after work. i just cant relax in the day when i can feel the tension in my head. i even get it when i feel like I'm not stressed at all. but the second i acknowledge the headache i can feel the anxiety and i panic more if i thought i felt fine.
my headache seems to be a day off then back again know which is an improvement. ive had nausea a few times which is a new one. only when i notice it. i dont really feel sick. i am so fed up of constantly fearing illness and having physical symptoms. its so draining.