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A member asked:

Is it possible for anxiety make your head jerk / twitch?

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Dr. Martin Rossman answered

Yes: Its possible but with all persistent symptoms, there may be other causes and your doctor should be able to help you rule those out.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/19/2015

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What can I do about eye twitching from anxiety/stress?

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My left cheek is twitching when I smile. I am not nervous, stressed nor have anxiety, whether it is now or generally speaking. It is repeating, but hasn't gotten worse with time. None of my family members seem to have the same issue?

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Left eye keeps twitching...upper and lower lid. Has happened before, usually lasts a day or two and then stops. Could this be anxiety related?

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My face right next to my mouth had a twitching episode two times this past month. Its wasnt very noticeable but I could feel it. Could it be anxiety? I have high anxiety. I read online its very common to happen with severe anxiety. Should I worry?

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Can anxiety be responsible for muscle twitches and any sort of twitching in the face? (how about tics?)

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