Anxiety and inner ear virus

[Bambino]

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.

[Zeal]

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

[mermaidgirl]

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.

[Bambino]

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.