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foggy head?

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dizzydoll
dizzydoll

Can anyone describe what head fogginess feels like or if my symptoms sound like it, I constantly have a dull headache or pressure on top of my head, kinda lightheaded dizzy extremely tired and my head basically feels wierd and uncomfortable, does this sound like anxiety the feeling never leaves it changes but don't dissappear ;(

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  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014 dizzydoll

    Posted

    Yeah the foggy and almost spaced out feeling is quite common I'm afraid with anxiety. Like you it never really goes away, although it does when the anxiety is better managed. Just one of those lovely anxiety symptoms I'm afraid
  • Kat1988
    Kat1988 dizzydoll

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    Hi Dizzy, this has been a constant feeling for me now for the past 5 months, I'm hating it! For me it's like a woozy and muffled feeling with a dull headache for me too which sometimes develops to a full blown one and my eyes feel strained and heavy. It's causing the anxiety to heighten too, I can't understand how anxiety can give us constant physical symptoms even when we're not feeling particularly anxious sad I've had blood tests to rule out anything medical, all negative! I'm starting counselling soon so hoping to have some relief pretty soon. Let me know if you find a cure! Xx
    • dizzydoll
      dizzydoll Kat1988

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      Aww it's horrible ain't it, my eyes feel like that too and abit out of focus bup my strange head sensations really scare me I feel like I'm guna pass out or something sad
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 dizzydoll

      Posted

      Yeah I get that out of focus feeling too, my eye floaters seem more intense at times too, or lights seem too bright etc
    • dizzydoll
      dizzydoll jmcg2014

      Posted

      Yep me too I constantly feel wierd I can't cope feeling like this everyday sad
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 dizzydoll

      Posted

      It is hard I know, therapy may help, I found meds just make these problems worse, therapy at least gives you a chance to resolve problems. That's just my experience, meds do work for some
    • dizzydoll
      dizzydoll jmcg2014

      Posted

      I'm on citalopram it's nice to know with you guys I'm not alone tho. Had bloods bk saying my iron stores r low, maybe that has something too with my head sensations I don't know x
    • anne240
      anne240 Kat1988

      Posted

      Let me know how the counselling goes.  I do hope it helps you with your anxiety.  Yes we all seem to get different physical problems with our anxiety.  Depression is the same, gave me lots of physical symptoms.  Had tests, all negative.
    • anne240
      anne240 jmcg2014

      Posted

      I am trying without meds too.  Wish I knew if we were better with or without medication.
  • tina90965
    tina90965 dizzydoll

    Posted

    Hi,

    Yes that is what it feels like and do you also get a feeling as if your not totally here like every thing seems blurry in your head ?  That's what I get, it's horrible, also unbalanced feeling 

    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 tina90965

      Posted

      I can really identify, the feeling of not being there totally is depersonalisation, its super common, not at all serious but really distressing, its plagued me for a long time
    • sean2015
      sean2015 tina90965

      Posted

      Hi I realise this is a old post but I have mirror image everything and what's our saying has anyone or your self over come this

      Thank

    • sara15526
      sara15526 sean2015

      Posted

      Hi. I just found this group yesterday and started responding hoping to talk to someone. There are still people on here so you will be happy you chimed in. I've had SUCH a foggy/full feeling/heavy head for months. I kept thinking it was because I was either hungry or tired or getting a head cold. I was so glad to hear that it's actually because of anxiety. Yesterday I had a horrible day with anxiety and not only did I have my foggy full head but all of a sudden my head was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to explode. I remembered that I had a few xanex and I took one of those and went to lay down . Within 20 mins my head was clear aND not pounding. I know that my head fog is associated with stress and anxiety .

    • francesca31743
      francesca31743 sara15526

      Posted

      I have the same problem, just come accords this group. It started heavy on Saturday and it's still going on now. I do get it on and off but am starting to read all the different signs of my anxiety and how they appear...

      I've been researching an oil called CBD and have bought some for my e cig pen. May have to get a stronger dose to see any visible affects. Keep updated

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