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judy1964
judy1964

I have had anxiety for over 25 years  off and on.....went off paxil about two years ago...I have been dealing with it up until now......I got dizzy at work yesterday and then felt light headed into the evening...I dont know if there is any connection but last night I had racing thoughts that got so bad I felt like I was losing my mind..I actuallly felt sick from it..took a xanax ...so so scaary....its morning now and I feel so weak but better.....I has anyone else had this????

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  • karen77710
    karen77710 judy1964

    Posted

    Hi Judy, yes I get dizzy spells all the time with my anxiety and menapause. Awful feeling and also feel sick after them xx
  • Purpledobermann
    Purpledobermann judy1964

    Posted

    Similar and a few times. Likely culprits of your episode could be blood pressure fluctuation or some mineral defficiency, anaemia or onset of some viral infection etc. The episode caused you to go into a state of panic. If you have been under more stress than usual lately (including stress by exhaustion, change of diet/insufficient diet/too much caffeine or other stimulants or not enough sleep) it could be symptoms of impending burnout/breakdown. Get some rest and if it persists more than a couple of days see a GP to order some bloodtests before drawing conclusions. It could be something very simple. All the best. 
    • judy1964
      judy1964 Purpledobermann

      Posted

      thanks...I have been under stress seeing a cardiologist because of hihg blood pressure last week and its been up..haiving kidney ultrasound  today...scared
    • Purpledobermann
      Purpledobermann judy1964

      Posted

      ah well..likely the dizzy spell was related to blood pressure then (if there were no other symptoms like fever etc) and the rest was panic.

      Why are you having a kidney US? Did you have kidney issues? Hoping whatever it is gets resolved swiftly. x

    • judy1964
      judy1964 Purpledobermann

      Posted

      They said HB can also be kidney related. Didn't know that. EKG and echo normal

  • mimibrenda
    mimibrenda judy1964

    Posted

    Hi Judy,

    Wow, you had a rough day. So sorry.

    I have racing thoughts all the time but it does not make me dizzy.

    Glad you are feeling some better.

  • borderriever
    borderriever judy1964

    Posted

    Judy

    If you have been suffering anxiety and were taking Paxil twenty five years ago and now taking Xanax, you need to talk to your Doctor and explain what is happening to you at the time. It may be your anxiety and depression.

    You will need to have this problem confirmed after such a long time

    BOB 

  • gill21655
    gill21655 judy1964

    Posted

    Hi Judy

    As you'll know there are tons of physical from anxiety, i find just when one goes another comes on.

    I have dizzyness and light headedness a bi product of anxiety.

    I have had all the tests and my BP is ok etc

    For feeling weak try progressive muscle training its good for mind and body.. you can do it lay in bed. 10  mins have a look on the net for some instructions.. That stopped my weakness and fatigue and even though my anxiety is sooo much better i still do it morning and and night.

    I hope your feeling better soon.

    Dizzyness and light headedness are in the top 10 of the 100 or so physical symptoms of anxiety.

    Anxiety cannot harm you but the way our brain reacts freaks the body out and makes you feel like youve been in a boxing ring xx

    Give yourself some TLC... R and R ... you will get through this blip xx

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