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6 years of light-headedness, panic attacks and visual distortion

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Suit24
Suit24

I have suffered with a so called anxiety disorder now for about 6 years. It started when I was on the train home from university and all of a sudden I lost some of my vision, felt very light-headed, pins and needles all over and thought I might pass out. This was the first time I had ever felt like this and before this incident, I was a very outgoing and independent person. However, since this I have has 6 years of constant, 24/7, light-headedness with severe panic attacks. I cannot go out, I cannot be left alone so my life is basically non-existent.

I have had every medical check there is - bloods, MRI, EEG, ECG - and all sorts of differing meds - citalopram, sertraline, lamotragine, pregabolin and the list continues. All tests have come back negative and none of the meds have made any difference really. I have also had many diagnosis - depression, GAD, depersonalisation disorder, agrophibia and even an inner ear issue. I have had counselling, CBT, hypnotherapy and all haven't made a difference.

Has anyone else had any of these experiences and does anyone have any answers? I feel like I am coming to the end of the road.

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  • mike79058
    mike79058 Suit24

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    Hey, first time posting on this site, just wanted to add my story. Im 20 years old now and my 24/7, morning to night light headedness started when I was 13. I used to do recreational drugs when I was younger. One night a couple friends and I smoked weed, Im fairly certain it was laced with PCP. The high gave me a HORRIBLE anxiety attack, my first ever. The next day I woke up feeling very light headed, which I attributed to a rough night. 7 years later no change. Sometimes its better, other times worse. My heart is constantly throbbing, and Im probably depressed, due to the fact I lost my Girlfriend and her Mother 2 months ago in a Kayaking accident. So its been REALLY bad for 2 months now. Im going to try meditation. Ill let you know if theres any relif.
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