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Feeling faint, can anyone help?

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lisa215
lisa215

I've been battling anxiety/panic attacks for 7 months now. My main symptoms are lightheadedness/unsteadiness, sweating, racing heart, racing thoughts, severe health anxiety, ringing in the ears. These symptoms are a constant part of my life and I genuinely feel like my world has become so small and my life is over. I am so unbelievably sad. I am now getting feelings like I am going to pass out, mostly when I am at work and around people. When I have to stand and talk to anyone I feel that I'm going to fall over and I start to feel faint and do whatever I can just to leave the situation. I am finding myself being constantly on the move at work, flitting from one job to the next just so I don't need to stand and talk to anyone. It's mentally and physically exhausting. I've had some blood tests and an ECG which were OK. Please can anyone help? Thank you for reading x

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  • jamie08883
    jamie08883 lisa215

    Posted

    hi, i dont think that i can help with it but i can say ive been experiencing those exact symptoms and have been diagnosed with anxiety/panic/depression. I also feel like my world has become so small (one that im comfortable in) in regards to ur health anxiety do u ever fear that u are losing ur mind? i think im having derealisation which then causes the fear of losing my mind which causes a panic attack. Have u ever experienced this?

    • lisa215
      lisa215 jamie08883

      Posted

      Thank you for taking the time to read my post, I genuinely appreciate it. I do feel an odd detachment a lot of the time. It feels like I'm an observer, like I'm not really part of anything. I often worry that I'm losing my mind or have a disease that is affecting my thoughts, currently I worry that I may have a brain tumour. I really feel for you if you are feeling the same. It's a miserable condition that has stolen my life and the lives of so many of the people that post on here. Therapy doesn't seem to be working for me, I had a very bad reaction to antidepressants so that's not an option so I just don't know what else to do. I constantly Google things in the hope that I'm just a click away from the thing that is going to make everything better. I know this will not work. My common sense tells me to stay away from Google, be kinder to myself and stop constantly reassurance seeking, but the nature of anxiety means that all gets pushed aside. I don't know where to turn anymore. I hope you find some peace from all this and I hope and pray that others find peace as well.

    • jamie08883
      jamie08883 lisa215

      Posted

      I know exactly what u mean about googling symptoms, it feels like its the only thing that can provide some sort of relief. I also was convinced i had a brain tumor a few weeks ago and now i feel like im losing my mind or developing psychosis. I feel so far from being myself and right now it feels impossible to ever feel myself again. How is ur sleep through all of this, as im waking constantly in the night with a racing heart.

  • jan34534
    jan34534 lisa215

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    hi Lisa. I am so sorry you are going through all of this. I can definitely relate to this. I’ve had anxiety for over 30 years on and off. I’ve had every sensation or symptom that you can think of for anxiety.The racing heart and thoughts, ringing in the ears, lightheadedness,etc

    you are right all of this is mentally and physically exhausting. Always keep in mind that sensations brought on by anxiety are not harmful to you. I know they can feel scary but that’s all they can do. you can definitely learn how to manage it better so that you feel better. Your life is definitely not over! getting some support for this is very important because it’s difficult to do alone. See if you can set up an appointment with a counselor. Virtual appointments work great!

    keep in mind that what we think is very important. Whether it’s positive or negative, it will grow. So try to keep positive about everything even when it’s difficult.

    you tube has some great talks about anxiety management. They also have great meditations for anxiety, over thinking, relaxation, etc. there are so many to choose from. I do this one laying down to sleep. when you are feeling panicky, there are some panic talk downs as you are having a panic attack. They really work well!

    feel free to private message me anytime! Take care of yourself

    • lisa215
      lisa215 jan34534

      Posted

      Thank you Jan, good advice as always. You really are such a support x

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