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I was at my psychologist this week and my teeth started to chatter when i was upset about a situation affecting my daughter. why did this happen?

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Stress reaction: Chattering teeth most likely part of stress response to a difficult conversation.

Answered 4/17/2017

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Muscle tension: Stress can trigger the "fight or flight" reaction, causing muscles to tense up. As you work through your issues with your Psychologist your physical manifestations should diminish.

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