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tasha.
tasha.

Hey everyone 😊 just wondering how does anxiety make you feel dizzy? I've dealt with all the other symptoms from racing heart adrenalin pumping not being able to eat feeling sick being tired all those things .... But the dizziness just won't go away! It's so annoying and frustrating. It comes at random times ... And makes me feel awful. Is it actually from the anxiety? Is this the last thing I need to overcome? Anyone else feel like this? Sometimes I just feel like I'm going to pass out? 

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  • kirsty20637
    kirsty20637 tasha.

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    I get dizzy all the time and when I say all the time I mean constantly. I even wake up through the night with it. My ears ring and I get a heavy head. Trust me it's normal x
  • Weeasy
    Weeasy tasha.

    Posted

    I too would like to hear some answers about this! I've dealt with the feeling sick, heart palpitations etc and this is the one symptom that I cannot cope with
    • tasha.
      tasha. Weeasy

      Posted

      This is the worst symptom hey!! We will be okay it does become draining and quite depressing tho hey! 
  • laura10083
    laura10083 tasha.

    Posted

    Hi Tasha,

    I get the dizziness too. Mine is there pretty much 24/7 but worse when I'm not distracted by anything and sitting down (weirdly!) 

    I was told by my GP that it's my body's way of manifesting the anxiety - sort of wasted adrenaline.

    So when we get anxious our bodies prepare for fright or flight and if we're not in a dangerous situation it manifests as these symptoms. 

    I've tried to learn to live with it but it's makes me so miserable sometimes. In terms of stopping it I think I need to accept that these are anxiety symptoms and not anything nasty!

    I hope that helps and good luck! X

    • tasha.
      tasha. laura10083

      Posted

      Thanks Laura now I just need to tell my brain that this is just anxiety! It does make you miserable hey! It's just so draining! 
  • pipps1
    pipps1 tasha.

    Posted

    Hi tasha I've had anxiety symptoms for one yr now just came out of blue for no reason... But yea like u I had constant dizzy for months like 4 monthmonths continually but it just v v slowly went by itself now I do get odd days wen I feel strange like I cud faint its trying t stay positive n ficus on good things distract ur mind!
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 pipps1

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      I'm like above its been 3momths constantly feeling dizzy/,spacey but its better then it was and I try to be with normal life in hope it will go away. I'm not anxious not more so really dont know why its here s ll
    • tasha.
      tasha. pipps1

      Posted

      Thanks for your response 😊 hopefully I'll be able to get on top of this soon! 
    • pipps1
      pipps1 rachel62244

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      Hi Rachael yes I'm d samevas u I try my best t get on I think d more u think about it and all d wat its makes 100 times worse and defiantly wat I'm suffering now is chest pains n feeling of pressure on my chest with pounding heart it's horriblesad but yeah I ave t agree wit ya it does get easier like instead of me having 7 bad days in row I get like 3/4 so it slowly decreasing I've also been taking passiflora dropsvwhich are herbal for one yr n makes things 100% better wud recommended it!
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 pipps1

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      I don't even feel anxious no more I been I get anxious but I'm not the thinking about anything its just there. Maybe my body needs more time to recover. Started September but been on meds 7weeks nearly 8. Just want to feel normal instead of dazed and watching life 
  • Wendl
    Wendl tasha.

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    Me too. I find it is the worst symptom.I went to the doctor again today as it scares me so much ,but my blood pressure is normal.The dizziness stops me from doing so much lately.Christmas and New Year were non events for me for fear that if I went anywhere I might pass out.

    it is very important to eat properly which I find hard to do,as my appetite is non existent,but it really does help to have the right nutrition.Not eating properly really contributes to dizzy spells.

    Hope  we both feel better soon.

    • tasha.
      tasha. Wendl

      Posted

      I'm going to the doctor next week! I have been convinced this is blood pressure but it's probably not I've been forcing Ng myself to eat .... I've lost about 8 kilos in 6 weeks but now I'm slowly staying steady. I just can't stand the dizziness it becomes so consuming and draining! 

      WE WILL FEEL BETTER SOON! Gotta have faith 😊👍

  • lynnmaureen
    lynnmaureen tasha.

    Posted

    Hi Tasha. Please check out hyperventilation syndrome. Learning to breathe better will help alleviate the dizziness. Do your shoulders move when you breathe? Make sure you breathe with your diaphragm and not with your chest. Hope you feel better soon!
  • haz2476
    haz2476 tasha.

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    Hi Tasha,

    I get the dizzy feeling constantly currently. However I have just started a new course of SSRIs. But it was present before I started the medication. The dizziness is something I've found I can challenge though. If I feel dizzy when I'm walking around or whatever I just carry on walking as I am. Because I know that I can. Does that make sense? If you feel on the verge of passing out or losing balance whilst walking I'd recommend you just carry on. Once you realise none of these things happen you'll know it's psychosomatic.

    I also get vertigo when I'm sat down but that's really just a case of dealing with it. I find it easier to just let it be and try and put a positive spin on it. Like being high or something. Haha.

    It's not particularly helpful advice but it's just an adrenaline dump. You're gonna be fine. It's such a common symptom!

    Hope you're well!

    H.

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