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Eye floaters

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Sillymop
Sillymop

I've been reading through this forum (and a few others,) and have noticed that these seem to be a big cause for alarm and even triggering anxiety in those who otherwise do not suffer from being anxious.

I do suffer terribly from anxiety and my question is: can anxiety cause/make floaters worse?

I had an eye test a few months ago and was given the all clear (they tested everything,) so should I continue to worry that they are something awful, like a brain tumour? Or should I take comfort from my eye test.

I rang my opticians who said these are normal, she also checked my notes from my last visit and said that nothing was mentioned at any point through my test. She did say that I could go back to put my mind at ease.

I have been having awful trouble for nine months now with balance and dizzy/woozy issues which now seems to be effecting my vision.

I caught a virus in Feb which kicked this all off... I have been back in to much with my dr again (I have been back countless times,) and again I was told that nothing I said raised any alarm bells and that the issue (because I have crackling sensations and a feeling of water in my ear,) is with my ear...

I feel at my wits end anxiety wise. I'm convinced I have a tumour and I seem completely unable to stop my fear. My body feels riddled with fear and it's like I no longer 'trust' myself. Everything I experience I attribute to one factor, which doesn't allow for me to reason with myself like I used to.

I have started counciling and also have another GP appointment booked.

Could I really have something that EVERYONE is missing? It seems unlikely...but you read such horror stories on Google sad

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  • phil76209
    phil76209 Sillymop

    Posted

    Hi,

    All I can tell you is that after a chronic period of anxiety I noticed my eye floaters much worse than before. Honestly I wouldn't even notice them before. But then I suddenly realised I had many long twisty ones which are attached at one end to my eye wall cos if I rotate my eye balls they will be flung around like a person flinging around a piece of string.

    They are annoying but my optician said he can't see them and my eye health is good. I'm not worried about them, they havn't got worse but they are a reminder of a time I would rather forget.

    Definitely anxiety related.

    Phil

    • Sillymop
      Sillymop phil76209

      Posted

      Thanks, Phil smile

      I can understand that..and relate perfectly to how you describe the floaters. I have my appointment today to get them checked. It's make me feel very, very anxious but I am glad that I am 'doing something', rather than worrying endlessly about things alone and not seeking help.

      I will let you all know how I get on

    • tess33005
      tess33005 Sillymop

      Posted

      Do you know what, Mops/

      I love the way you can still find enough goodness in yourself to help other people in distress. I really do.

      And that goes for pretty much everyone on this site.

      So we all keep an eye on each other. That's amazing.

      And your appointment will be fine. Let us know, please.

      xxxxx

  • derek21218
    derek21218 Sillymop

    Posted

    Bump! SillyMop, how did things turn out for you? I came across this while searching why my floaters haven’t gone away in 7 months after dealing with some chronic anxiety. The feelings and thoughts you were posting here about I’m dealing with now. Help!
  • 6rofty
    6rofty Sillymop

    Posted

    I have serious health anxiety and depression and it's like looking into a mucky window

    I am seeking cbt and been on ads for years

    When I get my eyes checked everything's normal and no sign of anything concerning.

    I started getting eye floaters after I started high ends of panic and anxiety.

    I tend to live in my pain and can't focus externally.

    I'm constantly drained tired exhausted and I work full time and I live by my self.

    I feel detached from the world.

    My mind is my worst nightmare constantly beating my self upsub consciously.

    I found this forum cos I was googling for reasurence.... Rolls eyes

    I still can't realise the more I focus on a cut the pain won't go away

    Our minds playing evil tricks on our mental health

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