Why You Feel That Internal Buzzing with CFS — And How to Make It Stop
Introduction: That 24/7 Vibration Feeling
If you’re dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or a hypersensitive nervous system disorder, you might know this all too well:
The constant buzzing.
The weird internal trembling.
The feeling like you’re plugged into an electrical socket, even when you’re doing absolutely nothing.
It’s one of the most unsettling symptoms—and one of the hardest to explain to others.
In this post, we’ll break down:
- What’s actually causing that buzzing sensation
- Why it’s not “just in your head”
- What you can do to calm your system and finally feel peace again
What the Internal Vibrations Really Are
Let’s start with the basics:
Your nervous system runs on electrical signals. So when you’re feeling shaky, twitchy, or like there’s a low-level hum running through your body, it’s not random.
It means your body is stuck in a sympathetic overdrive state—also known as “fight or flight” mode.
Imagine a dial that goes from 1 to 10:
- 1 = deep rest
- 10 = full panic attack
Most people with CFS are stuck around a 7 or 8, even when lying down, even when trying to rest. That’s why you feel:
- Wired but tired
- Restless even in bed
- Buzzing or vibrating inside
- A constant sense of internal tension
And no—you’re not imagining it. This is the result of your nervous system being overstimulated by:
- Emotional stress
- Mental overload
- Even just fear of the symptoms themselves
Why Rest Alone Doesn’t Help
One of the biggest frustrations people have is:
“I’m doing NOTHING all day… so why do I still feel so wired?”
This is something Miguel experienced himself when he was bedridden for eight months. Despite doing absolutely nothing physically, his symptoms didn’t let up. In fact, they got worse.
Why?
Because your nervous system doesn’t just respond to what your body is doing.
It responds to how your brain is reacting to everything around you.
So even if you’re lying down:
- If your thoughts are racing
- If you’re constantly worrying
- If you’re afraid of every symptom…
…then your body will stay stuck in that high-voltage, overstimulated state.
How to Turn Down the “Voltage” in Your Nervous System
To stop the buzzing and internal tremors, you need to lower the overall stimulation your system is processing.
Here’s how:
✅ 1. Stop Treating It Like a Separate Problem
This symptom isn’t something you fix on its own. It’s just one of many caused by the same root issue:
A hypersensitive nervous system
Trying to fix each symptom one by one only creates more overwhelm and stress.
Instead, target the root—and let the symptoms fall away together.
🧠 2. Lower Mental and Emotional Stress
This is the hidden fuel behind most buzzing symptoms. Even on the outside you’re still, your brain might be firing like crazy.
Start by:
- Practicing non-reactivity to symptoms
- Letting go of the need to control or stop every sensation
- Shifting from “fixing” mode to observing without fear
🌙 3. Use Tools That Soothe the System
These won’t cure it alone, but they help create the right environment:
- Cool showers to reduce sensory load
- Acupressure mats to down-regulate the nervous system
- Eye masks or blackout curtains to improve sleep quality
Again, these help temporarily. The lasting change happens when you retrain your response to symptoms.
Miguel’s Turning Point
Miguel experienced this buzzing 24/7—feeling like his body was going to explode, like he was shaking from the inside out. He couldn’t sleep, couldn’t relax, and nothing made sense.
It wasn’t until he met a doctor who finally explained what was happening—and gave him a clear roadmap—that things began to change.
The biggest shift?
“I stopped treating this like a hundred separate problems. Once I focused on calming the nervous system, all the other symptoms—including the buzzing—started to fade.”
👉Subscriber Comment Highlight 💬
“Miguel, this is healing in a nutshell. I’ve spent years trying to fix each symptom and not succeeding. Over the last month I’ve been brain retraining, concentrating on my nervous system instead of chasing my tail—and it’s so much easier. Thank you.”
— Karen Lambert
Karen nailed it. The moment you stop chasing symptoms and start working on your nervous system, everything changes. And it gets simpler.