keeping your lock very tie where it hurts

[daniemascary]

every day i find myself  keeping my jaw lock to a point where its hurt. can anxiety cause me to have that problem

[updownleftright]

That's a sign of stress which usually goes hand in hand with anxiety.

[AmberSmile]

I have gone through that many of times. Deff apart of an anxiety disorder

[29sillygirl]

Yes...it can.   When you notice jaw pain....try to consciously relax muscles in that area.  Massaging in a counter clockwise direction was recommended by my dentist.  I also use ice packs or heat or alternate.