Anxiety and head/face pressure.

[Bridges1986]

Hi, so i had my first anxiety attack a couple of months ago, and it lasted about a month before i got it under control and was able to go a few weeks without any anxiety at all. (Exercise and relaxation techniques, along with a positive approach to life really helps, btw. Try that before you go for the prescription drugs!) Well, something traumatic happened recently and my anxiety came right back. Along with it came an intense pressure in my head, sinus area (ears, forehead, eyes and sides of nose.) My eyes FEEL, but dont look, bulgy. The symptoms get the worst when i am sitting down or laying back reading for even a few minutes at a time. My head feels foggy, and my vision doesnt seem as focused. I looked into Hyperthyroidism, because i had heard before that anxiety could be caused by a thyroid problem. I'm not exactly sure though and i'd like some opinions please. I cant take this pressure! :(

[Beauty035]

I think your being a little to harsh.. Wouldn't you say? What works for some , doesn't work for all. I'm new to this site, and i thought it was a place for support, but after reading some of your post i must admit I'm quite discouraged! I've been suffering from the same symptom's as Bridges for 9 LONG MONTHS,along with hives in my mouth & throat , i refuse to take meds., because i don't wont to become dependent or addicted to meds.. to make me "normal" again.

I'm not really sure what the future holds for me as i may be denial... but i do know that I'm suffering severely & don't no how much longer i can stand to be here! I have good & bad days. I've lost my job an so on.

I feel better knowing that I'm not alone in all this.
I wish everyone all the best , no matter what approach they decide to use =)

[RubyWitch]

While I applaud your use of "natural" remedies for your anxiety, the massages and relaxation exercises, the self-help books, the breathing techniques..........these are all good things.
But you said yourself that these things will not "eradicate" your anxiety, they just make it bearable. I can understand if you are opposed to taking medications since you believe they simply mask symptoms and I don't toally disagree with that, which is why I usually suggest therapy. No pill or potion is going to get rid of your anxiety, natural or man made. Only confronting the root cause of your anxiety and dealing with that will eradicate your anxiety.
Why have you allowed yourself to suffer with this for 15 years when there are drug free ways to recover? Why do you settle for "bearable" when you could be free?
Please also bear in mind that not all of us are as lucky as you. Most, if not all of us, also realize it's "just" anxiety, but some of us do need more help than a cup of tea to help us while we do our work in therapy.
I don't mean to sound harsh or judgemental, and if your methods work for you, I think thats great, but for many of us, the anxiety/panic is so deeply rooted, your approach is a bit too simplistic.

I wish you continued sucess with your natural approach.
Peace
Greenlydia  

[youngmumma]

i too have huge pressure in my head and suffer bouts of anxiety for weeks at a time. i have never been to a doctor about my anxiety (am 23 and have had it for 15 yrs), and i deal with it naturally, self help books, breathing exercises, herbal teas (cut out caffine all together as that is a huge cause of anxiety), massage, relaxation techniques... vitamins b6 complex, evening primrose and fish oil. it all helps. i know none of this eradicates my anxiety all together but it lessens it.. and makes it bearable,  but none of these pills do either... they just mask the feelings.. stop taking the pills and it comes right back. at least i know how i really feel and that its just anxiety.. i can usually talk my self down.
hope  this helps..

[RubyWitch]

That certainly sounds like anxiety. Did you address this issue with your doctor? You say you got it under control, but were left with all these other problems. You've heard from Paxiled that he had very similar feelings, so that should give you SOME comfort. I still stand by my opinion that you should see your doctor to rule out an organic cause of your symptoms.
Many people report odd sensations in their heads during an attack...........pressure, tingling, a sense of fullness, etc. To all of them I also urge a visit to their doctor.
IF you are dealing with an infection, you do not want to leave it untreated as it could progress into your lungs and then you'd have an even more serious problem on your hands.
You state that you "can't take the pressure." I can understand that, so do something about it. See your doc.
Peace
Greenlydia

[Bridges1986]

The ANXIETY lasted a month, not the attack. A constant nervous, slightly nauseous, upset feeling.

[Paxiled]

Don't know what's going on, but I get those kinds of symptoms from my anxiety.  Did even before I started getting anxiety attacks.  Pressure in my head, my eyes.  Annoying.