How to Deal With Neurotic Twitching

Neurotic twitching is involuntary muscles spasms. They can occur in any part of the body including the face. The twitching may be brief or repetitive. They often occur with certain psychiatric problems such as Tourette's syndrome or anxiety disorders. Neurotic twitching can be embarrassing and difficult to treat. However there are steps to take to help you cope with the condition.

Instructions

1. Be aware of situations that cause an increase in twitching. Certain situations may increase your anxiety level and increase twitching. Although all situations may not be avoidable, you may be able to develop better coping strategies to deal with them.

2. Do relaxing activities. Staying calm and reducing stress may reduce neurotic twitches. Try different relaxation techniques until you find something that works for you. Some ideas are meditation, deep breathing and exercise.

3. Treat underlying psychiatric conditions. Certain mental illnesses which may cause neurotic twitching can be treated with medication. As the underlying condition is treated the twitching may be reduced or stop completely.

4. Consider counseling. Psychotherapy may help treat an anxiety disorder if that is contributing to the twitching. Counseling or behavior modification may also help you develop ways to cope with stress which may make twitching worse.

5. Get enough rest. Neurotic twitching may become worse when your tired. Take good care of yourself by getting eight hours of sleep a night, eating well and limiting caffeinated beverages that may increase anxiety.

6. Keep in mind you can't control everything, including the public's reaction to your twitches. What you can control is how much you let it bother you. Constantly worrying about your twitching may only add stress to your life and increase twitching.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid isolating yourself due to neurotic twitching. This may lead to depression and increase anxiety.