Can chronic neck pain for 4 years bring on a panic attack?
I have had chronic neck pain for the last 4 years athirits and wear and tear but no painkillers but this last few weeks I have been having panic attacks and just wondering if the pain in the neck could trigger one.
Your chronic neck pain and panic attacks could certainly be related.
When you have chronic pain your body isn’t ever really fully relaxed; you’re tense and on guard. This can lead to anxiety and panic.
In addition, if chronic pain leaves you feeling you don’t have a lot of control over your life, then this can also contribute to underlying anxiety and panic.
If you’re not doing so already, please consider trying some relaxation training, meditation, maybe even some water aerobics. These can all help reduce the body’s feeling of over-arousal and facilitate relaxation.
Best of luck to you
Barry Hughes, Ph.D.
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