I have had tight muscles in all kinds of places that scared me. Most recently in my head and face and causing headaches. I am really working on keeping the muscles relaxed, it helps. I do stretching exercises for my neck, face, jaw and shoulders and it really seems to help. Good luck. Oh, and for awhile I felt like my throat was sore and tight. I looked it up and there is a name for it. I actually used those sore throat lozenges until I realized that it was anxiety and got past it.

Me too, schecan...especially in the beginning.

How long did this feeling go on. I have had mine for almost 2 months now and it is really starting to get to me. I only eels better when I am laying down

For me it's off and on, and it is alleviated when I lay down too, lol.

I can only advise you to watch your posture and, as I said earlier, consciously relax your muscles until you've trained them to be relaxed on their own. Other than that and laying down when you need to, I cannot say.

Kind regards,
Eric

In addition to what everyone else said. My first inclination would be to go the massage route, but I can't find anybody to give me one, so I do the next best thing.

Kind regards,
Eric

I can relate all too well,,,and I have to say that the tightness bothers me,,,Alot...But maybe try the breathing in thru the nose and out thru the mouth,slowy for awhile,,,and then top it off with a nice loooong soothing bath...This may help some,,,Also a cup of Chamomile tea...I know that I'm going to start this myself tonight,,I've heard it helps greatly..Goodluck to you,,and remember,,we can control this anxiety,,,at least we can give it our best shot,:)...Take care and hope the tension/tightness goes away,,,for the both of us,,,,or should I say all of us,:).

I also have this high pitched ringing in my ears that also won't go away. Does anyone have that??

Yes, it's called tinnitus. It's concomitant with a LOT of stuff, including depression and anxiety. Just read the wikipedia article on it. It bothers me sometimes too, but I can usually ignore it.

Kind regards,
Eric

Yes, this is very familiar. For me, it's the tension that brings on the tight neck.
I'm not always aware of how tense I am because I'm too busy focusing on the situation that is happening.
I try to be more aware of my body symptoms--neck tight, headache lurking, hands shaking,etc. When I realize I'm having these body symptoms, I do my deep breathing first. Even when other people are there. I've practiced doing the deep breathing with my eyes open, so it doesn't look like I've zoned out. This gives me some space so I don't have the constant panic attacks. The more panic attacks I have, the tighter my neck gets.
If you can actually get away from the situation for a few moments (going into the bathroom can be helpful--at least it's usually private) you can do the deep breathing better.
I love massage therapy, but it does get expensive and I can't have a massage therapist travel with me like these celebrities do, so I need ways to stop myself from going into panic mode.
Exercise is good. Even if you offer to empty the garbage, it gets you away from the situation that is causing the panic at that time, and it gives you a space to refocus.
I hope you carry around a small paper with a dozen or so affirmations to read when this panic sets in. When I first started doing affirmations, at the insistence of the therapist, I thought they were kind of dumb, but now I understand that this is just another tool to refocus yourself on being there for yourself. Try this. It's been helpful.
I know this is a long post for what seems like a short comment by you, but for me this tight neck is a major symptom of anxiety, so I'm constantly trying new ways to deal with it.
Hugs and good luck!

I had a very difficult time last night. My mind was wondering to all thses terrible things. I finally decided to go to the doctor and find out for sure if these symptoms are truly stress related and nothing else. I think knowing for sure will definitely make me feel better, I would also like to ask my doctor if there is something she can give me to get me back to myself again. I will also join a yoga class and try to keep the calm in my life. I really thought I had concured this anxiety thing, but I guess I didn't

Besides the pressure in the neck, does anyone else get numbnes in the neck and face. My problem is all on the left side. I work on the phone alot. I have it between my ear and shoulder sometimes for a half hour at a time. I was wondering if this could possibly be a pinched nerve and that the anxiety is the result of me being so freaked out about it. I know I'm rambling, but i'm really freaking out. this feeling I have comes and goes all day for two months now. It never really goes away, but it does subside at times. I'm sure you can imagine the things that have been goin through my mind. I have been on the computer looking up causes for this and the worst comes up. and that's what's really freaking me out. Any thoughts

As for a pinched nerve yes it is most likely from stress and your physical aspect of your job. I highly recommend going to a chiropractor. They can work it out for you - may take a couple of visits, and if you've never been to one before expect some soreness after the first or second visit. I always feel better after going to the chiropractor.

Thank you Arthursmum, I do intend to see a doctor. The hardest part will be sitting in the waiting room, and of course waiting to hear the results. I have to see my gp first in order to get a referral for a chiropractor. So of course they will run a full blood count and probably want to run a few test begore giving me the referral. I am still very nervous, but I know I have to get this over with. I'm not living my life at all and haven't been since these symptoms kicked in. I have an 11 year old daughter an I feel I haven't really been focusing on her since these symptpms kicked in.

This is an upday from a few months ago. I was complaining of tight neck, pressure in the ears and also high pinched ringing. I had made arrangement to go see a doctor, but unfortunately I ended up in the emergency room because of heart palpatations and feeling of not being able to catch my breath all night. Finally the sun came up and I called the ambulance and ended up in the emergency room. It was anxiety. I am now on Remeon and klonopin since july and it does seem to be helping. I am also seeing a therapist once a week and a phychiatrist once a month to monitor the meds. I hope I can lick this anxiety soon and get weaned off these meds soon. Is anyone taking these med and what do they think. I hope all are doing well. This anxiety thing can really be a monster.

Correction on the spelling. One of the meds is Remeron