Tension in head

[Nameisanon12]

I'm having bad tension in the top of my forehead and at the bridge of my nose. It makes me super anxious. I know tension headaches are common with anxitety. But I'm getting this when I don't even feel anxious sometimes.

[Hidden]

That was the biggest thing for me to come to grips with. Me feeling the physical symptoms of anxiety even though I'm not anxious.

[KatieRichie94 in reply to Hidden]

I have the same problem

[veganese]

I get tension across my nose and forehead. I get a sensation behind my nose, something the same as the feelings just before a sneeze comes on. I think it's the muscles tensing. Mine comes from clenching my front teeth and jaw. The base of my neck/skull is also tense. It affects my balance. Luckily I don't seem to suffer headaches, though my scalp is tense, too.

[Jhops in reply to veganese]

Oh my god,,,, I have the same problem.

[Hidden]

You may have a stiff neck. Sometimes when your neck is sore it can effect your head, face and other parts. My muscles in my shoulders are tense and it goes up to the base of my skull

[veganese in reply to Hidden]

Yes, coming from shoulders. I don't experience pain, more of tension. When my balance is off, my legs, hips and lower back tense up, too. It's viscious cycle. Anxiety, tension, anxiety. It's very tiring and energy consuming. I sleep well, fortunately, unlike some people. Grateful for that!

[Hidden]

Do a search on SCM muscle.

[Hidden]

You may want to get some Physical therapy.

[veganese in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I've had a variety of therapies. General massage, acupuncture, osteopathy, CST. I tried hypnosis but it freaked me out and didn't see it through. A costly business! I do think regular massage, perhaps deep, would be most beneficial. Life is busy.

[Kirsty456]

I av exactly the same sumtimes it affects my face too like it's got pins n needles on it

N also too of ya nose feels like it could just burst

It's happening to me now n I'm not anxious at the minute either

[veganese in reply to Kirsty456]

I try massaging my face muscles. Around my eyes which get tight and tired.

[BettyA]

What Rockster said was right on.... Its not to say that it isn't an improvement over feeling overtly anxious... but it can be a pretty persistant 'underlying current.' Its nothing to worry about, however... what I mean is: don't be AFRAID of this....its just normal... one day...it will all be better! That is what we look forward to... Meditation is really good for this... Do the guided ones...plenty on the internet--the ones for stress and or anxiety... Good luck!

[Patittos_]

I feel the same way often.. I take sudafed for the tension headaches

[Mzsucessful]

I also, be having this even when I don't feel anxious as, well. Idk if because its hot! I had ct scan a month everything was fine" my doctor told, me it's the anxiety plus its hot drink plenty of fluids. It's kinda hard to focused I was having this lil over 2 months ago! It went away now" it comes every so often when it's hot" but you'll be ok it's all anxiety. I'm new to the site I been reading different situation with different ppl and their systomps