Dealing with Twitching: Mind or Body?

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Hi everyone,I joined the board 2 years ago when my twitching started but this is my first post. I got the all clear from my doctor and a neuro who told me it was stress and fatigue related. This made me feel better for a while but I've really been battling this lately. I've read quite a bit of comments on here about people having similar issues as me and how it's all just in the mind and that has made me feel better in the past. However, the last week has been especially difficult. My pinky has been twitching almost nonstop and this is by far the longest in any particular place. I can see the twitch on the side of my palm, it's very fast and lasts for about a second. This happens about every 15-20 seconds when my hand is at rest and the twitch pulls my pinky out to the side. I also have a burning sensation on the top of my hand. I know I have a bulging disc which is affecting this area as well, but it seems like more than that now. Am I just harping on it too much? I've decided to change doctors because I called mine yesterday to talk about my anxiety issues and there's a 3 month waiting list if it's not an emergency. I really want to get out of the rut I'm in and I'm thinking, if I change doctors, get a second opinion, it may help me feel better. Sorry for rambling here. Does anyone have a good recommendation for books dealing with stress particularly related to the sort of 'body scanning' that I do when having the twitches?

 

[twinTwosome]

Yes. Check Amazon.com for The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety. I use many workbook exercises with my clients and they can be very helpful.(Unfortunately, as a counselor, I am immune to therapeutic techniques, lol!)Becky

 

[RainCat]

here's a free one some of it makes a lot of sense imo

 

[simonw00]

Hi thereI do'nt think faciculation in a finger/ hand is anything to worry about - it is no different from twitching elsewhere. The fact that it is forceful enough to move your finger demonstrates that the muscle has not been weakened and so I would be inclined not to lose too much sleep over this between now and seeing your specialist.RegardsSimon

 

[FantasticFurball]

After 2 years I wouldnt worry. This BFS-stuff keep changing and hotspots are coming and going or staying. Im also 2 years out, and Im believing my doctor who talks with BIG letters: "NO, NO, NO. Are you still thinking about ALS? Nuts. Its all nuts. Far out. The time that passed and the lack of REAL symptoms make me 100% sure about dx." (translation after my memory).