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Trying so hard with my twitching

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Terrifiedshakes · 01/08/2024 00:46

See my other threads. I'm at a loss

I'm trying so hard to sort out why I'm twitching. I'm taking Kalm tablets now and I'm trying hard with breathing techniques

Yet I still continue to twitch all over my body. Every few mins there is a twitch and it can be anywhere.

I'm bow trying to fall asleep but I keep getting woken up by a massive twitch that feels like it's coming from my head. I'm terrified it's a seizure that I can't go back to sleep.

I am so very anxious though about these twitxhes. It's a vicious cycle. If they are anxiety related how do I break the cycle and why are they coming from my head and waking me up with such a jolt..

Please be gentle with me with your advice as I'm so scared I've got MS or a brain tumour or MND I'm sat here trembling with fear and the trembling is fear , the twitches are muscle.

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SwingTheMonkey · 04/08/2024 01:41

Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:32

I keep making sure my eyesight is good incase I've got ALS,.or is the eyesight MS. I dunno anymore. I've probably got both knowing me. I've just had enough.

Back to the gp on Monday but I'm.writing it all.down in a.note.

You don’t have either of these things. When you’re slightly calmer, write down everything you’re feeling at the moment- physically and mentally. That way, when you go to the gp, you won’t leave and realise you’ve forgotten to tell them things.

You also need to address the part of your brain that’s telling you you’ve got a serious illness as soon as it starts making noise. In your head say ‘I haven’t got MS, thank you’. Cut your brain off as soon as it starts with the disordered thinking, pick up your book and calm down.

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:39

I like listening to people sweeping up on you tube as I'm falling asleep but it's just getting on my tits atm tbh.

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:37

A weighted blanket sounds lovely. I'll have a look.

I know I've got anxiety, it's blatantly obvious. But you can have anxiety and a neurological disease at the same time. I've got to come to terms with it so I'm prepared for the diagnosis nd it's not such a shock

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Balloonhearts · 04/08/2024 01:35

OP have you ever tried a weighted blanket to sleep with? They're very good for anxiety symptoms especially while trying to fall asleep. I also have a trick to fall asleep which is to pick a very soothing song and play it on repeat until you drop off. It breaks the anxious thought loop but because its the same song over and over, doesn't engage your brain enough to keep you awake listening for it. I have a few I use. Mostly I have I can't make you love me by George Michael but if that's not working Little wonders by Rob Thomas works too.

Massage also helps a great deal.

You HAVE to get help for your anxiety though. There is nothing else wrong with you. You're seeking diagnosis for every health issue going EXCEPT the one you actually have. This is why people are losing patience with you. As gently as possible: get a fucking grip!

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:32

I keep making sure my eyesight is good incase I've got ALS,.or is the eyesight MS. I dunno anymore. I've probably got both knowing me. I've just had enough.

Back to the gp on Monday but I'm.writing it all.down in a.note.

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:28

I feel like I need something like weed to calm.me down. But I've never taken a drug in my life. Not one. I couldn't smoke cigarettes when I was younger as apparently i didnt nreath it in and I don't like alcohol. I'm hopeless really.

I've got a price for 3 accupuncture sessions but that could be a waste of money.

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:26

Yes I'm going to go back

Problem with meds and I've tried a few, is that I feel like I've got awful flu for about a week. Horrific side effects. Like what I imagine withdrawal would feel like, but I'm not withdrawing, I'm getting used to them.

I'm talking hallucinations, panic attacks, flu symptoms. Sickness (bad). All for around 5 to 7 days.

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SwingTheMonkey · 04/08/2024 01:21

Stop self medicating and go to the gp again. You don’t have something awful wrong with you, you have anxiety and it’s out of control. I’m not a dr but your posts are reeking of it. Speak to dh and get him to support you seeing the gp next week as a matter of urgency.

basketolympia · 04/08/2024 01:20

Sounds like you are really struggling with your mental health OP; I hope you can find the strength to get the help you need. Life shouldn't be this hard Flowers

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:20

Something in the house just cracked and I jerked my head like I had a tic. Well I am ticked off. I just want to sleep.

I am reading a good book atm, I'll.go get that. It's that or a breakdown. I can't keep.googling MND and People stories. It's heartbreaking as well.as terrifying..

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SwingTheMonkey · 04/08/2024 01:19

Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:04

I honestly feel like ive had enough of this shit.

I can imagine. You don’t need to put up with it though. I do understand, I’ve suffered very badly with health anxiety and it can become all consuming and you think nothing and nobody could ever help you. But that isn’t true.

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:14

My DH is sat uo woth me now, terrified I'm going to OD as I'm.an absolute ball of adrenaline. Someone knocked the back of my calf.today with a pram and I buckled slightly. Could be brisk reflexes due to nerves, or I'm.incredibly poorly. Google won't answer me even though I've googled about 8 different questions about reflexes.

I'm jumping out of my skin.at minor noises. I watched a peter rabbit show today and the actor came.from behind. I nearly flew off my seat into the stage i was that jumpy. Kids and toddlers never batted an eyelid. But my eyelid fuckng twitched.

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:09

I've been Windermere on a boat ride. Had a pub lunch etc with about 10 twitches, if that all day. Then I try and go to sleep and my arms throwing its self up, while I'm nearly asleep. My feet are twitching. My tensori tapi ear mycolnus what ever it's called its starting to make a buzz again. I've got the shits from the iron tablets that I don't need but I'm taking just incase. I'm rattling I've got that.many vitamin tabkets inside.me. Amazon's profit margins are sky high as I'm ordering new vitamins, sprays, pillow sprays for relaxation, every single day.

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:05

I've had a good day for twitxhes. I woke up fuxking great.

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:04

I honestly feel like ive had enough of this shit.

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SwingTheMonkey · 04/08/2024 01:03

Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:00

The twitching isn't too bad until i begin to fall.asleep
Can you have panic attacks in your.sleep?

Op, stop trying to go to sleep. Get yourself a book and read until your eyes are really heavy. Google some relaxing breathing techniques. This is anxiety.

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 01:00

The twitching isn't too bad until i begin to fall.asleep
Can you have panic attacks in your.sleep?

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Terrifiedshakes · 04/08/2024 00:59

I think I'm on the verge of a breakdown

I've had a good day for muscle twitxhes. The odd one here and there but I've been dreading bedtime incase I twitch in my sleep and it feels like a seizure. So I'm.teyong to fall asleep before and yep my twitxhes start and my arms jerking in my sleep so now I'm awake..I'm terrified again I've got MND. All my muscles around my neck shoulders and back are creaking really badly like they are weak but I'm holding them so tightly. I've got very bad stomache pains tonight too but this could be becuase I'm on about 5 different vitamins..vit b complex, magneisum, potasium etc. There all on my stomache

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SallyWD · 02/08/2024 08:55

Terrifiedshakes · 01/08/2024 00:47

I'm a ball of absolute nervous energy and I can't snap out of it

Yep, being an absolute ball of nervous energy will absolutely make you twitch!
I've commented on all your other posts. All that's left to say is please seek help for your health anxiety.

Motnight · 02/08/2024 07:29

Zusammen · 01/08/2024 01:22

I don’t mind reassuring someone who’s struggling, which she clearly is. Twitching is scary, I have it myself and I go through times when I feel absolutely terrified. Your mind runs away with you and you need someone to talk you down with logic and facts.

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I think that what some pp are trying to say is that there's no reassuring Op, however many posters spend time trying to do so.

KeirSpoutsTwaddle · 02/08/2024 07:20

Try the magnesium.

But most of all, talk about your son. Are you having that opportunity as a carer? A support group of some kind?

The change in tone of your posts after you speak about him, and have had a cry, felt noticeable to me.

Crying literally removes stress hormones from the body. Holding it back is not productive- better to seek out Christmas adverts and soppy films and get a full Sobfest underway.

Address your stress- it’s become another stressor in itself. 💐

Fimbledore · 02/08/2024 06:53

Can you afford a private neurologist? Initial consultations where I am are £250, then £80 for follow up appointments.

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Terrifiedshakes · 01/08/2024 17:51

Well I've just looked over my blood results. I've never, from what I can see, been tested for magnesium.

I'm a long distance runner, train in the gym and attend a gym class 5 days a week. I sweat A LOT. I'm wondering if I'm.deficent in magnesium as I just can't see any results. I can see normal results for potasium.

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thecatwiththesilveryfur · 01/08/2024 11:12

Oh OP. You're managing so much, it's no wonder you have anxiety. Please go to a doctor and tell them about your whole situation. Flowers

Some of the posters on this thread should be ashamed of themselves.

Fimbledore · 01/08/2024 10:08

I have myoclonic jerks whenever I relax and have been told by psychiatrist it is possibly from SSRi use.

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