Dizziness daily

Helenmaree46 · ‎19-10-2019

Hi I am wondering if anyone can help me understand what is happening to me. This last 12 months has been a difficult with lots of home conflict mainly due to us both being exhausted by our jobs, family tradgedy and limited spare time. Communication started to break down some months ago. I find myself always worrying, then 2 months ago I ended up in ER with vertigo that lasted 7 hours. I was told it was inflammation in the eustachian tubes and given stemitil. A couple weeks after this I started having daily, up to 10 times a day lightheaded and dizzy feelings. I copied ok for the first week but now everytime it happens my heart pounds, my legs shake, my mouth is dry and it comes at anytime without warning. In the shops , at home, at work. I'm really feeling panicky and drained. I am scared when it happens. I wake with butterflies in my stomach and they come and go throughout the day. My heart, blood pressure have been checked and are ok. I am desperate to cope with the symptoms as I love life and doing different things. I feel this is making it so hard to relax and do the things I used to do.Thankyou for reading x

44Max44 · ‎29-10-2019

I can totally relate to how you feel like you're 'living' at the doctors, I've been to the doctors 10x more in this year alone then I have in my entire life beforehand. I haven't kept track but I wouldn't be surprised if I've been there 25+ times this year. Because of this, I sometimes hesitate to go to the doctors about things because I feel like at the end of the day it'll just be another symptom caused by my anxiety.

I fully agree with Helen, the best thing to do is practice not panicking because the main thing making you feel the dizziness is your anxiety and giving in to those anxious feelings does nothing but empower your anxiety and make the sensations and symptoms more intense. I actually find that when my mind goes off of the symptoms I'm feeling and onto something else those symptoms vanish as if they were never there, and then the second I go back and 'check' to see if I have those symptoms they magically re-appear, it's almost as if it's all in my head (because it is).

I've felt anything and everything there is to feel with it comes to physical anxiety symptoms, and not even once has what I feared actually ended up being true. It's ironic because the stress I get from worrying about these symptoms is far worse for me than the symptoms themselves.

Good luck! 🙂

Helenmaree46 · ‎04-11-2019

Hoping everyone is doing as best they can. I have started reading the Claire Weekes anxiety books. Self help for your nerves. It is really helping me understand and move in the direction I need to go. I noticed others on different forum topics recommending the books. I highly recommend them too. Have a great week 🙂

Truetomyself · ‎04-11-2019

Hi
I had issues with dizziness. I had all the tests done, went to have my ears tested, had a warm and cold water ear test, sound etc. I later found out that your vestibular in your ear is greatly impacted by anxiety. I even saw an ENT. But to no avail.
I had dizziness, could not turn my head in certain directions, felt nauseas and it would come and go.
You might want to see your doctor about your Vestibular in your ear. This is greatly impacted by anxiety.
I am not sure if it is the same but I had to see a vestibular specialist who luckily is available in my state.
I believe physiotherapists can also help in this area too. But they must have specific qualifications.
It was a God send finding this out.
I thought what is going on!
If you have any dizziness issues go and maybe see your GP.
I was diagnosed with Vertigo first but it was incorrect.
Your balance and dizziness is helped through talking to someone but your vestibular could be something to look at.

Helenmaree46 · ‎08-11-2019

Hi thankyou for replying. I do agree this is worth looking into. Particularly given my experience the last couple of days. I have come down with a bad cold and my right ear is completely blocked. The swaying and dizziness is very bad today and it's taking a huge amount of self talk to not panic. It's a very scary sensation magnified by having a cold.

AnotherOne12 · ‎12-11-2019

I have literally gone through thread after thread and replying so that other sufferers can suffer no longer. I went through this dizzy, off balance, elevator drop sensation for 6 months and it was constant day after day driving me crazy. I went to see a psychiatrist and a good experienced one at that. He put me on a moderate dose of an SNRI and within a few months i am completely back to normal. I too was fearful id be stuck in this space forever but I made the promise I would reply to help others and not leave the forum once i was better. I am 100% back to normal, no dizziness, no symptoms and i feel exceptional. Go see a good psychiatrist and go on some go anxiety meds. Initially you will notice your physical symptoms seem to improve some days and worsen others but after a good 6 or so weeks youll see them lessen and lessen and they fade and you will be back to feeling good. It is possible. Good luck.

Helenmaree46 · ‎13-11-2019

Hi there, I'm very happy that you have found peace. I do agree with you. If it can't be managed and is the focal point of each day and there's no underlying medical issues, then why suffer. It's exhausting hard work at times. My panicking seems to have eased and I'm left with self induced anxiety. I'm going to continue on with cbt and relaxation, but I have decided if it interferes to a point where I feel I can't stay at work or socialise I will be looking at this option. 100 percent agree sometimes it's the only way . Thankyou for sharing 🙂

44Max44 · ‎10-02-2020

I've recently had this symptom come back for me.
I think AnotherOne12 described it the best, it's a sort of 'elevator drop' sensation with a little bit of dizziness and unbalanced feeling.

I noticed that it came back after I had been particularly anxious about some other symptoms, and then those other symptoms went away and this one stuck with me. I'm not overly worried about it but it is pretty exhausting and makes it a little hard to concentrate sometimes.

I think going to see a psychiatrist is the next thing on my to-do list. Better late than never.

Meg_611 · ‎12-02-2020

This is a great way to describe this feeling! An elevator drop I have been trying to describe it for months! I would call it a surge!

I too have different from lightheadedness, dizziness, sensitivity to side noises etc since June 2019! I have started meditation, magnesium and reflux medication and they have all helped!
I definitely recommend the Headspace App- it teaches meditation for a brand new beginner and the sessions are 10, 15 or 20 mins - you can chose! At first doing it get like a bit of a chore but now it’s something I actually look forward to doing! Give it a go for a few weeks! It won’t do any harm!
all the best

44Max44 · ‎12-02-2020

I've actually had that app installed on my phone for quite a while now but have never gotten around to using it. I'll definitely give it a go! I've still consistently been experiencing this dizziness symptom since my last reply, but it's not constant, I only really experience it when I 'check' to see if I am experiencing it and then it sticks around until I get my mind onto something else, which can be difficult.

In other news, I'm finally booking an appointment to see a psychiatrist and I'm considering looking at medications to help with my anxiety, but I guess I'll wait and see what happens. I'm glad I'm taking steps to deal with my anxiety.

Helenmaree46 · ‎02-10-2020

Hope everyone is doing ok. It's been a year since my symptoms started. And only list last few weeks has panic subsided. I still get super nervous, but now I am left with even more fatigue. I sleep all night and wake up tired and remain tired throughout the day. I seem to feel a little better late afternoon. I still have some dizziness and nervous tension on most days but it's not turning into panic. I wonder if the exhaustion is from a year of nervousness. But I'm now tired of being tired. Very grateful some symptoms have eased though.