Plugged into the mains

[mconlon]

Has anyone here got a good description of physical sensations in anxiety? I know all about my thoughts but physically I feel as if I am plugged into the mainsand every muscle is tight is pulled in.

When I try to relax I get all sorts of weird sensations like leaps and skin feeling really weird in places. My back and shoulders and chest are really achy-so I leap to conclusions! - and I can't seem to relax.

Does anyone have a quick way of blowin the fuse in my plug and giving me some respite!

MC

[ConfusedByLife]

Best ways to get rid of tension quickly. Diazepam is good. Non-drug related - get away from everyone. Lie down. Close your eyes. Try slow, deep breathing for several minutes. Listen to relaxation tapes (they can make u feel so relaxed it's like nirvana). Exercise is also good to relieve tension. Hot baths and showers help a bit also.

[MrMonkey]

Yup everything confusedbylife said. You could list all the physical symptoms of anxiety but it would take a hell of a long time. The most relaxing position you can try is lying on your back, as this relaxes just about every muscle in the body but you do have to focus - relaxing music will help - focus on each muscle group one by one. Actively tense them, and then release that tension and dwell on the relaxed state.

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It's just my high anxiety getting to the best of me. I call him Bingbongilypoop. Then I can laugh at him cos he has a funny name. HAHA! [points]

[Southern_Belle]

Hi,

I do stretches throughout the day. Unfortunately I haven't gotten around to exercising yet but I find if I stretch all day long I don't tend to tense up as much. I especially tend to tense up around my neck, upper arms and shoulders. This has really helped me.

Bel