painless pressure

[swampsludge]

Hello.  My name is Chris and I'm 25 years old.  First off I'd like to say that I am guilty for having a poor diet and I realize that it may have something to do with my condition.  Also, I have a pretty bad anxiety problem.  The one thing, though, that I can pride myself on is that I almost NEVER get headaches.  Perhaps my luck is about to change.  For the past week, about 6 times a day I've been feeling this pressure around my temple region.  It is not TOO severe at the moment.  It's as if there is an air pump going to my temples and someone is just barely inflating.  It'll swell and last for maybe a minute at most.  It is painless, but because of my anxieties it sends me spiraling into depression and frustration.  I get masochistic and suicidal....not proud of it...want to stop it...What's going on in my head?

[differcult]

Whatever came of this? Did the pressure go away?

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

It will help to know if you are in a habit of clenching your teeth at night or chew gum.
If yes, then the possibility of TMJ or Temporomandibular joint disorder is very likely.

The presenting symptom of TMJ is pressure and pain in the temple region. Other conditions like ear infections, sinusitis and dental abscess can also present as pain and pressure in the temple region.
The possibility of sinusitis is more if you have nasal congestion.
I would suggest you to get a clinical evaluation done by your GP.

Keep us posted.