So for about 6 months I've been having constant dizziness/lightheadedness. It all began after a day of heavy drinking. I've had numerous studies done. Ekg's , stress echo, holter monitor, chest xray & even a brain MRI all which didn't show anything alarming. I was diagnosed with GAD years ago but not sure if this would be anxiety or something else as it's so persistent. Any of you experience anything similar ?
Its a classic thing with any and all anxiety disorders. You breath shallow and tense up. Yoga can help with this as learning proper belly breathing. They have a app called breathe right . Try it. Also mindful breathing exercises. And drink at least a half a gallon of water throught the day. (About 60-66 ounces) As close as you can get.Dehydration is very common these days. And walk. Stagnancy makes a mess out of people we werent meant to have so much down time.
I suffer from GAD, Panic Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder... the lightheaded/dizzy feeling is always lingering. If you've been checked out, do your best to try and accept that you're going to be alright. It's tough. I still struggle with accepting a lot of my symptoms are rooted in the psyche and aren't being caused by a physical ailment. Also, if you're on any medications make sure it isn't a possible side effect, especially if your on an anti-depressant. They say those side effects eventually subside after the startup period, but that isn't always the case. I've been on mirtazapine for a year and a half and still suffer with fatigue/weakness, back pain, dizzy spells and various other things.
Im constantly dizzy n lightheaded,started in february and just hasnt passed:-(,blood tests all normal,so im guessing it must b anxiety,but its strange because its the dizziness that causes me to b anxious,vicious circle iv had enough of this merry go round just wanna get off!,lets hope we find a solution.
It's like a never ending cycle, I wake up thinking about it and sleep thinking about it
I do notice I burp a lot maybe due to breathing .
These doctors are crazy though they want to perform every test under the sun
Not sure if it's because I have a really good health insurance and they just want to milk it
Exactly that or they are on commision from the drug departments,couldnt wait to shove me on antidepressants,the side effects omg thought ivwas dying lol,inhanced the dizziness!
I burp loads too!
Exactly hopefully it's just anxiety because it's driving me nuts !!!
How long have you been dizzy for ?
About 3 months its hell,cant go out on my own coz i think im gonna collapse,im having cbt although i cant say its helping much
Glad I'm not alone
But yes I feel the same way even if I'm alone I feel like something will happen
No your not alone at all,im actualy finding the dizziness the biggest struggle.
Rick
It may be caused by your Anxiety and GAD. I can suffer headaches and dzziness caused by medications. You have done all your tests and all sounds ok. If that is the case move on and consider something else.
Could your condition be caused by a work environment or are you having stress at home. Sometimes life throws urved balls and life becomes stressful.
We were out today with our dog Pax and the Oil Seed Rape was in full flower, it has a rotten smell and that sets of my headaches and a reaction to the pollen. I am not saying this is happening here all I suggest is it may be an allergy for this time of year. Consider your options, it may be something that will stand out then move on.
BOB
Well I'm going to visit my GP this Friday
Hopefully he'll guide my the right direction