I’ve been having physical anxiety symptoms. I think I always had it to some extent, but it seems to have gotten worse in the last few years. But the symptoms seem weird and it’s hard to explain to others. The main issue is, I’m able to look people in the eyes but sometimes the act triggers my head and neck muscles to spazz and my eyes get big and I have a moment of panic. It’s the worst when I’m eating in front of someone and have to look at them while I eat or drink, or when my name gets called on in a group meeting, and when I present something. Usually I can prevent it right before it happens by resting my arm on my head or looking in a different direction. But one time it happened when I was eating in front of my boyfriend and I looked at him and I said I had bitten my tongue and got hurt as a cover up. This has been happening since high school but it feels worse lately.

Other more normal symptoms are just feeling tense and stiff all day, like my shoulders will be raised and I’ll be jump all the time for no reason. Or I’ll tremble a little when just talking to someone. 

Has anyone else experienced this, and is there a way to make it better somehow, like with medication or natural remedies? Any insight is appreciated.