Have you ever had an eye twitch...

Have you ever had an eye twitch...

That just WON'T GO AWAY?? My eyelid just keeps fluttering on overdrive, and it's driving me crazy. I have to read stories to the kids all day, and it's starting to affect me...any ideas on how to get it to stop??

Signed,
The 'One-eyed' twitching librarian

edited to change my name, cause Marcella made me laugh!

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I always get that when I am way over stressed.

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I think its like the hiccups and you just have to wait it out.

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YEAH. I Hate when that happens.

I think it is stress related. I don't know how to get rid of it. Sorry.

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Stress gets me those, and exhaustion is a big cause! Are you getting enough sleep?

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I am getting enough sleep (too much, and hubby doesn't like it) - maybe it's stress...I'm having stress with some friends, so maybe that's it...I just wish it had an off switch!

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You should read them a book on hidden treasure or Peter Pan so you could put an eyepatch on to hide it LOL!!!!!!!

You could be the 'Pirate Librarian'

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Heehee - thanks!! Hey, look - they have an icon for me ( )

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yes, mine was from stress. I just got a new job, and during the interview process my eye twitched for about 2 wks straight - it was REALLY annoying.

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I get those when I have either late night or all night study or paper writing sessions. They are horrible - a nap usually helps them.

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I had that all last month - - it's stress and eye strain.

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if you are too tired it can happen too - and its so annoying!!!

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STRESS.... IT'S FRIGGIN STRESS... I get it all the time, especially when I have not slept

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Thanks ladies - maybe it's from staring at the computer? (typing away on LIWeddings!! )

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I went to the doctor because this was happening to me a few years ago and he said it has to do with your thyroid. When you get a 'surge' from it, or you have an overactive thyroid, it could make your eye twitch. (This might not be the case for you, but it was for me...)

I did find, however....


Blepharospasm - Eye twitch

Involuntary eyelid twitching, caused by dysfunction of the seventh cranial nerve. Affects approximately 25,000 people in the US, usually between 50-60 years, mostly women. It may occur in presence of stressful situations, bright lights and fatigue.

Symptoms
Eyel twitch
Excessive blinking
Light sensitivity

Complementary Treatment
Nutrients and products include: magnesium, sunglasses, herbs, homeopathic remedies, acupuncture and other alternative treatments.

Self Help
Stop caffeine intake, specifically coffee, tea, chocolate or any soft drinks with caffeine
Stop smoking


Hope this helps!