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Neck and back of the head tension

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mike33466
mike33466

Hey guys...

So for the last few weeks I have a new symptom which is driving my crazy. I haven't been able to check it with my gp but I guess it's another thing that anxiety is causing ...

I have some weird tension/pressure which radiates from my neck, all the way to behind my ears. It affects the whole back of my head and sometimes the top of my scalp. It isn't painful just incredibly annoying and it drives my anxiety to the roof.

Has anyone else experienced it?

Should I be extra worried ?

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  • tammy64533
    tammy64533 mike33466

    Posted

    Hi Mike yes I suffer head aches and neck pain due to anxiety tension even when were asleep our shoulders are so tense which courses tension headaches u just have to rid it out with pain killers I'm afraid

    • mike33466
      mike33466 tammy64533

      Posted

      At least I'm not alone... 

      Well I tried a painkiller but it did nothing since it's more tension / pressure than pain, which is infuriating at times...

    • Stacey.baby
      Stacey.baby mike33466

      Posted

      Its tension. I get the worst tension headaches at school & they seem to go away once im at school. Try getting a massage where u feel the tension, it feels so much better it even makes me sleepy

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