Trying so hard with my twitching

[Terrifiedshakes]

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.

Well done.

Nip it in the bud every time it starts!

I tried very hard last night. Went for a good run (came back shaking but I think I had a panic attack whilst running) I've kept off the Internet until now. It's the sleep mycolonus and the weakness in my back when I do crunchs and the pop corn twitches

I'm edging very closely to a breakdown I can tell I'm guilty as I can't enjoy my son hes sat here on a switch while I'm watching people talk about their ALS diagnosis journey.

I'm popcorn twitching all over my body and I've just tried to sleep but my shoulder jumps up and wakes me up every time I'm drifting off

I can't get into drs as no appointments left. What does a breakdown feel like as I'm lied in the hallway on my back typing this with tears. I'm so tense and I feel so guilty on my son

The shoulder twitch doesn't happen when I'm awake, only when I'm going into a sleep

Also I dunno if I have clinical weakness in my back it's so shaky but cohkd this be due to extreme tension

Why are you exercising so hard? Many people would tremble after intense exercise. I don’t do intense exercise so have no personal experience!

Hi OP, I was wondering how you would be today.

I think you are going to have to insist at your doctor's surgery, clearly stating that you think you are suffering a breakdown and that you are caring for a young disabled person. Just stating the facts.

Once you are at the appointment you can explain the context (serious caring responsibilities plus a history of anxiety and health anxiety, and by the sounds of it over-exercising); then list your symptoms; then explain the impact they are having on your life. You are at a point at which you are struggling to eat or sleep and your mind is spiralling. You, and by extension your family, are at breaking point.

Watching videos about whatever disease your anxiety has focused on today is part of the health anxiety circle. Make a list of your symptoms, set your alarm for the doctor's tomorrow, then move on and do something else that will make you feel good.

I'm trying my best. Ive taken him out for a new toy, done a food shop, okayed some games but its a lomg day and my company can be shit for him, even thought I've thrown a few silly things in and songs. I've also cooked a good tea but I don't want it.

My knee buckled before but tbf, I was stood reading on reddit, stood on one leg, rigid knee reading about NOT taking paracetamol to end your life for a good few mins and then my knee buckled. I didn't realise i was stood stiff on one leg for a while until it went.

I'll try and get in drs tomorrow. I'll have to take my son as I'm not telling anyone that I'm back at the drs again, I've been quite often recently and it's embarrassing.

DH absolutely can not have any time off work and he works 12, 13 hour days. If he came home now we would loose money and he would let a lot of people down.

If you tell your dr surgery that you’re having a mental health crisis, they’ll get you an appointment.

Luckily mu eldest child is away for the week so ive only got one to entertain. Id love to be happy and tske him somewhere properly for the day. It's not like we haven't been anywhere we was on holiday all last week and we are on holiday again in 2 weeks

Mental health crisis. See i dont even know how to word it. Its embarrassing and intimidating phoning up and telling a stranger all this.

It's so embarrassing. My self care isn't like it normally is. I'm clean and clean clothes, eye makeup smudged but I'm more rougher around the edges then usual. My hair is normally long and silky down my back but it's in a messy ponytail. I'm very pretty so everyone says but I look like a scruffy version of me when I look in the mirror. My tans fading too.

I look like the ghost girl in the film. The ring. Did she twitch. No that's Micheal Jackson in thriller. I'd fit in that video atm too.

Sweetie it’s no good telling us. You need to tell the crisis team, your GP, ring 101, whatever it takes.

Stop watching and googling. Stop exercising. Start planning to get help for mental health.

OP, the sleep one is really normal. I get it when I’m really tired and it’s called a hypnic jerk. You can read more about it here.

sleepreviewmag.com/curated/why-do-we-jolt-fall-off-cliff-as-we-drift-into-sleep-expert-reveals-how-coffee-exercise-might-be-to-blame/#:~:text=This%20is%20known%20as%20a,nearby%20that%20might%20eat%20us.

I'm awake as u can't sleep for twitching all over my body. It's mote pronounced wen I'm trying to drift off.

Can't wait for 8am when I can phone gp and ask for sleeping tablets

Please don’t ask for sleeping tablets.
Tell them you are twitching continuously, it’s interfering with your sleep, you are ceaselessly googling and testing yourself for health conditions and need help to manage it- it’s taking over your life and you are barely functioning as a result. It’s obsessive and has been going on for x weeks/days/months and you realise it’s a problem.

It may be health anxiety, OCD or all sorts of things- but ask for help to manage it.

What is wrong with sleeping tablets?

Are they addictive too?

They don’t address the issue in your case, they address the symptom.

And doctors prefer to decide what to prescribe rather than be told.

I’m concerned you won’t get your needs assessed if you just say you need sleeping tablets.

Don’t get me wrong- it may well be something to help you sleep- but your whole situation/condition needs assessment.

Ok, KeirSpoutstwaddel

I'm going to let the Dr reqr your message up above as it's easier

I'm in drs at 11.15

I'm sure the twitching is better in the morning and worse in the evening. Its always there but I think it's turned down in volume i the morning. The twitches arnt as forceful maybe.

Hope you get reassurance and help.

This is good. Your children need you to be mentally well, do it for them.

You sound like you are massively run down and cannot relax.

Disabled child to care for, an incredibly intense exercise regime , not sleeping enough, constant worrying/anxiousness. You are putting a huge strain on yourself. If you keep pulling that rubber band too tight, yes, it starts to fray and snap.

Slow down. Pare back on the intensity of the exercise regime, make sure you are eating well, focus on getting as much sleep as possible. Get off the internet! Focus on self care and happiness.