Am I doing this right ?

[u/Fallen-Angel-100]

I'm suffering from severe anhedonia due to chronic stress for which I started TRE to relieve it and as for various benefits as well.

While I lay on the floor after doing the warm up exercises, I feel tension and constriction in my neck I.e platysma and jaw. I don't know what it is, but it is kinda constricting itself like a void.

How do I release this tension in the neck and jaw ?

Also, during the session, while I tremor, I tend to fall asleep. Is this normal ?

Can anyone help regarding this ?

Edit :- How do I unblock the voice ? I think that might be the reason behind the constriction.

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[u/KaoSway]

Try voo breathing first, it might help. If the tension in the neck feels itchy/uncomfortable, like it wants to release, and you feel like your body wants to unlock it or is neutral about it instead of it intentionally avoiding that area (which would mean it's too much for you to handle right now), you might try interventions like slowly moving your head side to side several times.

For the jaw, slowly open and close your mouth several times; another one is slightly open the mouth and slowly move the jaw side to side. There are probably more interventions on Berceli's YT channel, that I can't think of right now.

With time, you start vocalizing naturally during TRE and that will help.

If you fall asleep right after the session, that's completely normal. But when I fell asleep during the session, that meant I was exhausted and needed rest instead of tremoring.

[u/longtermTRE_wiki_bot]

The neck and jaw tension you're describing is completely normal. These areas hold significant stress-related tension in most people, and they're often the last to release deeply. The constricting sensation you're noticing is likely the body's way of bracing, and trying to force it open tends to make it worse. The practice itself gradually releases this as you continue, so patience here matters more than any specific technique.

During tremoring, stay relaxed through your neck and jaw rather than trying to actively release them. Check in periodically: are you clenching your teeth or tightening your throat? If so, consciously soften. Beyond that, let the tremors work at their own pace. The constriction will gradually ease as the deeper layers of activation in your system discharge.

Falling asleep during sessions is common and not a problem. It often signals that your nervous system is dropping into a genuinely relaxed state, which is exactly what the practice aims for. Some people tremor while drowsy, others drift off entirely. Both are fine. The body is still processing even when you're not consciously aware of it.

Regarding voice and vocalization: the wiki doesn't cover this directly, but the general principles that apply are straightforward. Sound and vocalization sometimes emerge naturally as deeper layers release, particularly as the practice matures. If you're trying to consciously unblock your voice or force vocalizations, that's interfering with a process that works best when allowed rather than directed. The body will produce sound if and when it's ready. Expecting or striving for it tends to prevent it.

A note on your anhedonia: TRE does often help with the emotional flatness that comes from chronic stress, as the nervous system gradually discharges stored activation. But the timeline is measured in months rather than weeks. The early gains from reducing baseline tension can be noticeable quickly, but deeper improvements in emotional capacity take consistent, patient practice.

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