Nasal congestion!

[TLC simple]

Sounds like you have really had a hard year - it's so hard. Grief and anxiety together is a lot for a body to handle - your immune system is probably having a hard time fighting it all off. Hang in there!

Thank you!

 

[He Man]

I have anxiety and the past month has been tough... how to relieve the pressure and dryness if you have this too?

TLC, hi.. u also mentioned neck muscle tension (?) Have u ever investigated 'trigger points' ?
It sounds counterintuitive, but trigger points (tight, damaged muscles in neck) can cause ear/sinus congestion & feelings of fullness. I was diagnosed & treated for neck trigger points a couple years back.. I think there is relationship between stress/anxiety & neck muscles tightening up. peace

 

[TLC simple]

TLC, hi.. u also mentioned neck muscle tension (?) Have u ever investigated 'trigger points' ?
It sounds counterintuitive, but trigger points (tight, damaged muscles in neck) can cause ear/sinus congestion & feelings of fullness. I was diagnosed & treated for neck trigger points a couple years back.. I think there is relationship between stress/anxiety & neck muscles tightening up. peace[/QUOTE
For sure this is something I have thought about, considering I lost my mom 6 Months ago the tension had been extreme. So it’s a good chance it’s the other way that my tension has caused my sinus issue. Thank you for your response!

 

[TLC simple]

For sure this is something I have thought about, considering I lost my mom 6 Months ago the tension had been extreme. So it’s a good chance it’s the other way that my tension has caused my sinus issue. Thank you for your response!

 

[Hurt&Hopeful]

For sure this is something I have thought about, considering I lost my mom 6 Months ago the tension had been extreme. So it’s a good chance it’s the other way that my tension has caused my sinus issue. Thank you for your response!

That actually makes a lot of sense. It just sounds like you're going through a lot in general - I hope you can get some relief soon!

 

[prismpower]

I have this really bad in the winter, along with chest congestion. The dry winter air is horrid for our health.

I've found spicy/hot foods help the most really. Make yourself some nice & hot home-made chili, or just go to Wendy's and get their chili. Warm beverages and soups also are great.

You have to work on it constantly though. As soon as the effect of the chili wears off (and it will wear off fast in the winter) you have to keep doing things so it doesn't get clogged again. This is the most important thing, as our anxiety can make us not want to do anything. That is unhealthy for our bodies, and just let's wintertime viruses/sickness fester longer. Until you can't stand it anymore and finally move your body to go vomit. (That's what happens to me, and I'm sure many others- but we must fight against this) So use humidifier, nasal sprays, take hot showers, eat soups, eat foods that relieve it. If you don't have time for a full shower, just run the shower on high with steam and take deep breaths standing up.

Stay away from processed foods and try to cook a nice home-made meal with pepper/onions or garlic/cayenne pepper. Easier said than done I know, but if you put the effort in, you will also be rewarded.

Keeping active and moving around is good. If you can do so, simply live your life.