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Eye twitching cause of anxiety or something else?

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esha41687
esha41687

For the past 1 month I've been in severe stress. Have gone through panic attacks, anxiety disorders and what not! It was a few weeks ago that my right eye started twitching and it lasted for bout 3 days. After that it was my left eye that started twitching and its been almost 10 days but the twitching hasn't stopped. It twitches for bout 5 6 seconds and then stops. There were a few days when there wasn't any twitching at all.

Does anyone else have experienced this ever? Is this something to worry bout or it's just normal?

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  • phil76209
    phil76209 esha41687

    Posted

    I am going to put your mind at rest esha.

    About 10 or more years ago I had exactly the same thing. First my left eye then after few days my right eye. But this wasn't for 3 days or even 10 days but a whole month. Can you imagine?

    Anyway I've had twitches before, once before on my eye but in the usual places too like arms and hands, fingers.

    It's perfectly normal. I heard it was linked to the body being a bit run down but not sure that's solid fact.

    You know the body does strange things sometimes. Ce sera sera.

    Hope this helps

    • esha41687
      esha41687 phil76209

      Posted

      Woah that's a hell of a duration! I'm sure mine were because of stress too as they've stopped for now but I'm not experiencing this weird whistles in my ears. This is all is anxiety. Because had it been anything serious, the symptoms would have gone worst.

      Well thank you so much for your reply. It was really helpful! Take care smile

    • phil76209
      phil76209 esha41687

      Posted

      Just noticed u said it sounds like whistles.

      I had that, sort of a faint high/low whistle. Haven't heard it for years. I bet if I tried I could hear it again if it was real quiet.

    • esha41687
      esha41687 phil76209

      Posted

      Sorry there was a typo in my previous reply. It was but I'm now* experiencing this weird whistling in my ears.....

      Oh well we all have got such common symptoms and all because of stress and anxiety.

      Haha no please don't try to hear it again! Mine is gone too but now I'm having a severe headache 😂

    • phil76209
      phil76209 esha41687

      Posted

      No chance of that, I've always got a TV or radio on for 'company'.

  • lori0520
    lori0520 esha41687

    Edited

    I have dealt with anxiety disorder my entire life. I have also been experiencing the eye twitching for the last week or so. This is just one of many symptoms over the years.  I completely relate to how you are feeling and know how difficult it is to just shut the fear and thoughts off. Anxiety is an ugly thing to deal with. Those that haven't experienced the fear will never understand. My thoughts are this twitching we are having is anxiety/stress related. I will also say that if it would help you feel better, go have it checked. Also, last but certainly not least. DO NOT GOOGLE ANY SYMPTOMS. Trust me.  It only multiplies the level of anxiety. Best wishes to you and remember-you are not alone in this. 

    • esha41687
      esha41687 lori0520

      Posted

      That's so sad and I can completely understand! Dealing with it for the past year or so and the worst phase of it for the past whole month. I am not even able to recall all the symptoms I've had in this whole phase. And I'm sure all because I kept on googling bout them. But yes you're right. It multiplies the level of anxiety! I'm so gonna stop with it once n for all.

      And I got it checked, the doctor said it's stress related and guess what the next day it was gone. Lol!

      Best wishes to you too and yesss that's a relief that I'm not alone dealing with all this and I so hope that we all get out of it real soon!

  • Sarika19
    Sarika19 esha41687

    Posted

    Just started last week with the right eye "jumping".  If I don't cover that eye it looks like double vision.  No pain. Annoying as all get out.  I've read where it may have to do with stress.  I could see stress because I am my husband caregiver.

     

  • Berryblast
    Berryblast esha41687

    Posted

    I have recently been experiencing rapid eyelid movement. My eyelids flicker or flutter and its accompanied by severe anxiety. Painful anxiety. I take lorazepam, propanolol and cogentin. Is the medication causing the eyes and anxiety? I dont know. I also get a prolixin injection every two weeks. Should I see a eye doctor? Or any other specialist?
    • eric45655
      eric45655 Berryblast

      Posted

      How long did you eye flutter for? My two eyes have been fluttering / twitching for 4 months. First it started with my right eye, after a week moved to also my left eye, kinda worked its way down my face, tounge, etc and now 4 months later my two eyes only are still fluttering. Did you find a solution?
    • esha41687
      esha41687 Berryblast

      Posted

      Hey. I’m extremely sorry for the late reply. You see my issue was almost 2 yrs old and at that time I went through so many different tests and scans just because of my anxiety. I was taking the slightest of symptoms way too seriously. And nothing came out! Eye flickering or twitching is majorly one of the signs that the person is too stressed. You should try to figure out if it’s actually the case that your twitching occurs post some stressful situations. If yes then I believe you shouldn’t see a doctor (in case if your issue hasn’t subsided yet) But i hope you’re through with it already!
    • esha41687
      esha41687 eric45655

      Posted

      Mine lasted for about 4 months. And even now I keep getting series of it 😭

      But it was nothing but just anxiety. Hope yours is cured too by now! 

    • haydeelady
      haydeelady eric45655

      Posted

      I see this is such an old thread but i'm also having this problem and its been 3.5 months. I'm scared and worried and just wondered what your outcome was?

      Many Thanks 😊 🙏

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