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Anxiety and inner ear virus

Bambino — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:54:41 GMT

Hi there,

I have recently got an inner ear virus which knocked me for six and all of a sudden my anxiety, panic attacks and depression has become a lot worse. I feel miserable. I am over worrying about everything and am finding it really hard to see any end to this. Has anyone else experienced any of this ? Or have any advice ? I'm desperate for support on this. Thanks in advance for your help.

Anxiety and inner ear virus

Zeal — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 20:41:16 GMT

Hi Bambino,

Getting an inner ear virus sounds a bit painful, and hopefully is improving with help from a doctor. If you don't mind me asking, have you received professional help for the anxiety, panic attacks and depression? It's crucial that you do, as delaying help-seeking can result in increasingly debilitating symptoms. Going to your doctor (GP) for a referral is the best way forward. Your GP can guide you.

I would like to refer you to great online resources. I recommend saving these to your computer favourites, so you can refer to them when you need reliable info. This cannot replace seeing a GP though.

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=37

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=53

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=44

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=46

I've had anxiety over my health before, and needed professional support to improve my situation.

Good luck seeking help 🙂

Best wishes,

Zeal

Anxiety and inner ear virus

mermaidgirl — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 04:16:07 GMT

YES. I am going through this same thing right now. I had a terrifying bout of vertigo 2 years ago and since then have had inner ear issues including blocked ears and ringing. Every now and then I get a feeling of slight dizziness and panic. I am so worried that I am going to experience vertigo again. It has overtaken my life. I finally went to my Dr a few days ago and they diagnosed me with severe anxiety. I agree with the poster above. If you haven't had your worries seen to definitely do it as just letting it all out to someone really helps.

Anxiety and inner ear virus

Bambino — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:06:19 GMT

Thanks Zeal and Mermaidgirl. Yes I have a really good therapist and my doctor is new so is still getting to know me. I'll hang on in there I guess and talk to my doctor again. Thanks again, just wanted to make sure I wasn't alone.