Dizziness?

askignquestions
Community Member

Hi,

I don't know the "correct" word for this feeling, but I was wondering if anyone would be able to identify and/or relate.  Every once in a while (but more frequently lately) I've been getting dizzy.  It happens when I am sitting down usually.  Its like the world spins for a second, and my head physically drifts to the side or in a circle, like I am dizzy.  Its a strong dizzy too.  Almost like my head isn't connected anymore and I can't see.  It fixes itself in a few seconds.  

I have a pretty strong suspicion its due to anxiety.  I recently had a full blood workup because of being completely exhausted for weeks and it came back relatively normal.  But in the past few weeks my tension has been getting worse, with daily headaches and shoulder tightness and pain, especially when waking up.  Which is why I think the dizziness is also related to anxiety/stress.  But I wanted some confirmation on that if anyone knew.

Thanks.

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Queen_Diamond
Community Member

Hi askingquestions,

I have been getting lightheaded feelings lately and I'm pretty sure it's anxiety related. I have had thyroid checked, am not anemic, and blood pressure is generally normal unless I have not drunk alot of water then it is on the low side. I have also seen a physio who rules out equilibrium issues. So I'm suspecting anxiety is the cause. I also have some vision troubles like trouble focusing when I'm feeling anxious.