Anxiety disorder and balance
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I am curious to know if anyone elses balance has been affected by GAD? This is a particular cross I have had to bear when my GAD is at it's worst. Also, at such times, I find sitting still difficult insofar as I tend to not be able to control my head. It's so embarrassing and distressing. I feel like a nodding dog. It strikes out of the blue and it really upsets me. Various tests found nothing amiss and the condition was found to be a manifestation of anxiety disorder.
Anyone out there suffered the same symptom? It would be comforting to know I'm not the only one to have a visible sign of GAD. My worst experience being in the supermarket queue once and overhearing one customer whisper to another, " That woman's drunk!"
I was devastated and went home in tears
Not that it matters but I'm teetotal!
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helen20833
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Must add, the responses I received here did not come through the email route for some reason or other. Sorry for being late in thanking those here who leaped in to help me. I am grateful to one and all. Bless you
Happyguy helen20833
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I have the same exact thing. This was really driving me crazy. Many people that do not have anxiety disorder can't realize how scary that is. Since we all have this here it has to be part of anxiety so no worries
kimberly59704 helen20833
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kimberly59704 helen20833
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Hi Helen, I replied to your post, but wanted to reply to mariano. She wanted to know what meds I take. I tried to send him a reply, but for some reason there are about 3 persons that my reply will not go through. Since you are right under a post he sent to me, I will piggyback on you again, and hope she see's it. Thank you helen!!!
helen20833 kimberly59704
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I don't always get notified of responses and have to search the forum for them which is upsetting. It makes me feel as though I will be judged ignorant for ignoring them. None of your responses came vie email. I literally just "found " them
mariano kimberly59704
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kimberly59704 helen20833
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helen20833 kimberly59704
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Thank you! Thank you all! I don't feel so alone now head nodding and wobbling on legs that don't appear to exists. I was so very grateful for everyone's kindness and help. I will be able to calm and reassure myself that it's not just me though I wouldn't wish this symptom upon anyone. It's so hard to deal with a visible symptom and stressful trying to look "normal" in public.
I hug you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
sarah79585 helen20833
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me51530 helen20833
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I've had this too, everything spins and it causes me to panic if I'm suseptible to anxiety that day (some days are better than others) I try not to dwell on it or worry about it happening again as then I get trapped in the cycle of anxiety all over again.
It's a horrible sensation especially if you're out and about. I was diagnosed with an ear condition but I still don't know if that was correct, it could well have been anxiety. I was prescribed stemetil which helped enormously. Sadlly it's not for long term use.
Have you had any tests to rule out an ear condition such as labirynthitis?
lisalisa67 helen20833
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helen20833 lisalisa67
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kimberly59704 helen20833
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Hi helen, I hope you don't mind me responding to marianio through you. It's so annoying that I can't reply to some people. You are on this forum quite a bit, so I know that she will receive this. You said you are having a few problems getting e-mails. It's annoying. Thank you in advance for letting me respond. I know you will post. Hey mariano,Your awesome!!!! You are on your way to feeling good again. If you are still having any issues,let your care provider know, and they will add a med, or try another. Keep up the good work. Hey Helen, are you on any meds?
kimberly59704 helen20833
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