I'm on my third day of taking lexapro, my mood has been up and down but I'm mostly concerned about the muscle tension. My jaw stays clenched and I dont even notice it and my head and even face muscles feel tight and painful. It's hard to tell if this is a side effect or just anxiety symptoms but this isn't usually how my anxiety manifests itself. I called the nurse hotline my insurance offers me and she told me to talk to my doctor but I can't get a hold of her til tomorrow. I'm scared that it's something super serious and I dont know what to do 😓
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Clenching the jaw is quite common with anxiety, it's called bruxium, it tends to happen without thinking about it. I guess it's the minds frustration coming out in physical form. I had it for several months, best way to deal with it is first accept it rather than fight it or fear it. If you have a sports gum shield, wear it, it will stop the jaw and muscle ache. Also try lighting a lavender candle or spraying lavender oil, it's a natural remedy to relax the muscles.
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