[Rachie]

When i get angry and i cant express it i get this weird like full body twitch thing that happens. Was just wondering if this is normal or if it happens to anyone else?

[JayS]

Yep, I get that all the time...and I get a non stop twitch in the muscles of my face, it really bothers me....I have no idea what it's from.

[Rachie]

Glad im not the only one then

[krazy_phoenix]

Hi Rachie,
Wondering if it could be a side-effect of any meds you may be on??
kp

[Pup]

I don't tend to do this, I tend to scream and curse and unable to seem to control myself aswell as my body shaking and trembling from anger and other emotions felt. Though I also do find it hard to communicate and express myself.
I do twitch sometimes though, but twitches can occur from stress though, so it is not unusual if this happens when you're angry.

[Rachie]

Its not from meds ive done it for ages. It mainly happens when its not an appropriate time for me to yell and scream so i have a weird body spasm.

[Michah]

It is a central nervous system reaction to adrenaline sweet cheeks! very complicated feed back system and that is a very simplified version......I been there many times in a big way, but usually if I am at that point, which doesn't happen very often now, everyone runs a mile!!! It will get easier as you learn to control it babe, the restraint from acting on your anger is what causes the adrenaline surge which makes you "spasm" or shake. Adrenaline wants you to run, defend, fight, hide......once you control the anger, you can control the physiological response to it. Thats why I was put on anti-psychotics and tranquilisers initially, because I could not control my rage......it was like an untamed beast(hence the invention of my "werewolf"!)

Hope that helps........I have done A LOT of reading on anger and physiology.....very interesting topic and overall you can see how dangerous rage can be to your health.......

It will get easier......breathe slowly through it....remove yourself from the stimulus and rub your muscles vigorously but calmly....don't forget to breathe and it will pass......

[Rachie]

Thanks michah! Its weird how your body reacts to things. I think i may have to do some more reading up thanks again

[Michah]

Originally Posted by Rachie

Thanks michah! Its weird how your body reacts to things. I think i may have to do some more reading up thanks again

Just another tidbit, as with anxiety, anger or hypervigilance with a physiological impact will effect the digestive system. When you go into fight or flight, adrenaline is released, all the blood rushes to your extremities to prepare your muscles for action, your digestive system shuts down, your senses and reflexes heighten and your body goes into "lockdown" to prepare itself. This happens in seconds. Your body also releases cortisol to buffer organs, muscles and soft tissue from the toxic effects of adrenaline. You must get rid of the adrenaline to avoid the reaction of lactic acid in the muscles(cramping).

Perpetual feelings of fight or flight can lead to digestive disfunction, adrenal fatigue and other nasties........good to meditate or RUN until you fall over.....not fall over but you know what I mean

Ah a wonderful evolutionary instinct from our Neanderthal brethren......kept us alive all this time!!!

[Rachie]

Wowee very interesting! Thanks again for the info much appreciated