My neck has been really tight today and it feels like someone is putting pressure on my neck, it has been awhile since I dealt with something this bad, but I’m not sure if anxiety or stress can cause neck tightness and shoulder pain from it. I’m so worried what it can be. Has anyone dealt with something similar on what I’m going through? I can’t stop overthinking that my neck being tight might cause me to die and nobody would even know since I live alone.
Hi there
When we experience severe anxiety, our body reacts naturally by tensing up the muscles. This can cause stiffness, tightness and pain in neck and shoulders.
The more we focus on these physical symptoms, higher will be severity of anxiety which will result in more aches.
Try some relaxation exercises to loosen up the stiff muscles.
Take care
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