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Some Slight Concerns. Anyone had the same?

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brody54586
brody54586

Hello Everyone.

2 weeks ago I was quite Ill with tonsillitis.

Accompanied with chronic health anxiety which I have had for around 4 months now, since a tragic event in my life, which re triggered it for the first time in 4 years.

During the Illness I started to get a horrible spasm in my eyelid, which is triggered by either touching it or squinting. I called the Dr's for a second opinion and they said I have no warning signs or any of the "Red Flags".

I decided to leave it 2 weeks and see if it cleared up as the Dr's said it probably would. I'm now on day 15 and it's getting worse. I put it down to stress and now I'm thinking it's not that. I've also got a horrible spasm feeling in my left temple as well which feels like I have a wood pecker hammering at the area, this only lasts a few seconds and sometimes disappears for the rest of the day.

Ive still got really bad anxietyand I'm trying to keep it under wraps but I'm struggling with this. I've read a few things online which worry me but I'm trying to ignore it. I've started getting fuzzy vision and also feel like my memory is a bit worse off but this may be psysco-schematic because of my anxiety...

I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced this, did it clear up? how long did it last? how did you get rid of it?

Thank you ❤️

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 brody54586

    Posted

    these sensations you are getting are common when someone’s been through a traumatic event. remember that your doctor said you don’t have any red flags.

    I have had eye twitching on and off for many years due to anxiety and the sensation in the temple for the same reason. Fuzzy vision, floaters in the eyes, etc. can also be related to stress and anxiety. I’ve had them all.

    The memory issue is also closely related to anxiety and stress. It will improve once you are able to manage the anxiety.

    Really try to calm down your mind and see if it helps. go for walks, do things that relax yourself. The worst thing you can do is sit around and think.

    I listen to relaxing meditations for anxiety on YouTube, along with deep breathing exercises on a daily basis. When your mind is calm down, that sends a signal to your brain that nothing is wrong and many times the symptoms and sensations will calm down also.

    Of course, everybody should have a yearly physical examination. If these sensations continue or get worse, let your doctor know that. if needed, the doctor can order what test he or she thinks is applicable.

    And please stay off of looking up your sensations online. They will only increase the anxiety and then the sensations will continue. In most cases, whatever you read online will not pertain to your individual situation.

    but in my experience, all of those sensations in my case were due to stress and anxiety. because all of my testing always came back normal.

    also, if you need some support for the traumatic experience you had, speaking with a counselor is a great way to learn how to manage all of this. It feels great to vent to somebody else who can help. I wish you the best!

    • brody54586
      brody54586 jan34534

      Posted

      Thank you Jan as always you are a Ray of pure sunshine in a dark cave. I beleive you are right, it just spooked me is all, all the MS, MND, TA, just brings me down. I had a serious head injury when I was very young and have always wondered if I would get any symptoms from this.

      I will continue with the mediation as that helped prior. I also have CBD and St Jon's Wort to try so maybe they will help. I just want to avoid prescription medication.

      Thank you for sharing your experiences, that really really helps! its crazy what the brain can make you feel! being bullied by your own mind is a weird sensation!

    • jan34534
      jan34534 brody54586

      Posted

      thank you.

      yes! our worst enemy can be our own thoughts. They often lie to us, and so it’s important to recognize that. There’s even a book called the battlefield of the mind. Many people are going through this.

      I also thought I had MS many years ago. I learned over the years to acknowledge the scary thought, and then intentionally let it go! The more you do that the less they will keep popping up. You’re gonna be OK. ❤

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