Can Anxiety Cause My Face to Feel Tight and Weird on One Side?

Reviewed by Courtney Bloomer, DO

Emergency Medicine

The provided reference does not directly address whether anxiety causes facial tightness. It discusses benzodiazepine withdrawal, which is not directly related to your question.

Explanation

The reference provided focuses on the withdrawal symptoms associated with benzodiazepines, a type of medication often used to treat anxiety. These symptoms can include a variety of physical and psychological effects, but the reference does not explicitly mention facial tightness or sensations on one side of the face.

If you are experiencing unusual facial sensations, it is important to consider other potential causes and consult a healthcare professional for a proper evaluation. Anxiety can manifest in many ways, but it is important to seek help from a medical professional. For mental health support, you can visit 988lifeline.org.

(References)

Pétursson H. (1994). The benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome. Addiction (Abingdon, England), 7841856.

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