Originally posted by renorenal:
What you are suffering from is technically called [b]Globus Pharyngus.. The sensation
comes with stress and tension from work and you will feel that
there is this lump or some ppl may describe it as a tightness
around the neck and finds it hard... it is as though one is being
smothered to death...
Breathing then becomes uncomfortable and so is appetite at times...
Most ppl affected have Type A personality, meaning that they are
panicky, easily irritated and wants to get things done in the
fastest and their own way... They are usually ppl who are easily
agitated and cannot relax easily...
You have to learn how to relax yourself and up to a point even
towards changing your personality...
I shall refer you to alfagal, my
liaison psychologist for further consultation...
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since your main prob is ur neck then start w it! hee
hee...
Suggestions:
again, you would have to take note of ur body tell tale signs, e.g
if the pain and tightness is creeping in, feeling stressed up,
frustrated or easily irritated. pls put down ur work and
relax..
Relaxation training:
Muscles: u know how sometimes u do tis gesture of shruging ur
shoulders when u trying to say: i dont know? jus make this action
exaggerating (u can squint your face too!! haha make sure no one
looking la...)and make ur shoulders go all e way up till it touches
your neck, then really squeeze ur muscles in tat area maybe for
bout 10-15secs then let go (RELAX!!)...do it 3-5 times..you shld
feel more relaxed after that.
If you are really a type A person then do take note tat these pple
are usually related to hypertention 
most pple nowadays (inc me) dunno how to relax when they should!
haha
Breathing: take deep breath and count to ten while breathing
out...do this 10-15times..
Imaging: jus close ur eyes and imagine urself in a perfectly
relaxing place, e.g where you would like to go this weekend, or
think of ur favourite foods, wat u like to do, wat makes u happy
(basically day-dreaming) dun get caught by ur boss! n it takes
practice to master it, cos you need to concentrate on ur thoughts,
and not to be distracted by ur noisy surroundings.
Get out: leave your work station. visit the loo, go to the pantry
have drink etc...
Lifestyle: exercise! but not near your sleeping time (or e
adrenaline will stop ur from zzz well). best times to exercise is
the end of the day where or muscles are more stretched (from all
days work). before or 1-2hrs after ur dinner...
eat healthy..more fruits! n veges...
Bedroom: if it helps, can sleep w aromatherapy, eg. using lavender
oil, have some chamomile tea. these essential oils n plant
derivatives have been reowned for its sedative (mild)
effects.
make sure tat ur room is sufficently dark. bedroom is meant for
sleeping, pls dun do ur work on the bed...if u have t v in ur room,
then switch it off. do not think bout any work related stuff w ur
eyes closed =p (sounds dumb but not easy to do...)
well ventilated room if ur room is not air-conditioned..(actually,
its recommend to sleep in air-conditioned rooms...)
Dear all stressed ups:
Stress leads to release of cortisols in ur body. it can serve as a
adrenaline in e short run to keep u going, esp during exam periods
and late nights.
however, in e long run, it will give rise to chronic diseases (tatz
y stress is a major health threat: silent killer) as it weakens ur
immune system. therefore the signs of muscles tensions, headaches,
coughs and flu etc...
FYI
