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Head feels like balloon and face/eyes feel tight. am i just anxious? im deathly afraid of having a stroke?
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Those are not symptoms of stroke. Calm down, you should be fine.
Answered 3/21/2023
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Appears that your anxiety is causing tension headaches. Obtain some Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and deal with your emotions. At age 22, a stroke would be highly unlikely if you are otherwise healthy.
Answered 3/22/2023
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