Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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ready2live
ready2live

So I'm now 3 therapy sessions in. Since starting it seems like I'm having some kind of symptom everyday. My shoulders, neck, and chest hurt and of course I think something is wrong with my heart. My therapist told me it's probably related to digging up all those feelings I've been carrying all these years. Other than the symptoms I can really tell how therapy is helping. Just being able to talk about things I have carried for years is a little relief. I'm glad I took a chance again despite my last therapist being rude. I signed up 2 days before I lost my grandpa. I had my first session before the funeral so I was actually able to attend it. I'm not gonna give up. I use to get frustrated but I'm starting to see even the small steps mean something. I do want to ask for advice on how to "deal" with the physical symptoms. I don't turn to Google as much anymore however I tend to remember things from when I did look things up. Also any advice for tension? I don't even think I know what relaxed feels like anymore. Thanks in advance!

Community LeaderMid
Mid
It's common, when anxiety lets loose of the tension, to experience the release of the muscle tension.

Stay hydrated. Do gentle motion movements to help the muscles feel 'normal' as they relax.

Distract yourself through gentle activity.
arfie
arfie
i'm another who uses gentle stretches to ease tension aches in my heart to head region. often aspirin helps. paying extra attention to self-care (diet, sleep hygiene, etc.) also helps.

steadying support while you stay the course. keep your eye on the prize.
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
I'm glad that therapy is helping. That was a big step. I hope your physical symptoms subside.
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