Anxiety or something else? :(

[Marebear913]

Today not only am I anxious, I’m dizzy/lightheaded, seeing white spots, shortness of breath, chest tightness, it scares me so bad and I’m sick of feeling this way :’( anyone else get that way I’m a daily basis??

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I use too, have you try meditation it helped me

[Agora1]

Marebear, I too can feel the effects of severe anxiety as you do. The key in ridding yourself of these feelings is to NOT have it scare you. I know that's difficult when you are in the throws of these symptoms. What I do is to dissect the fear. Pick it apart. Know where it's coming from. As you do this, the thought will get weaker. Anxiety is a mind game. It tells us lies and sends up red flags when there is no danger. Rationally we know it can not hurt us but our mind is so powerful that physical symptoms appear that have nothing to do with a physical issue.

Getting back in control can happen through intensive self therapy through YouTube. As many times a day that it takes, do it. Meditate, Deep Breathing, Mindfulness, Self-Hypnosis etc. Use the tools you have learned through therapy and if you are on medication all the better to get you through this difficult time. It won't always be like this, this too shall pass in time. And as it does, you will have learned the power of your mind for positive reinforcement and not allowing negativity to take over your life.

We are here for you. You are never alone. Stay positive Marebear xx We love you

[dee_bells]

I’m not a dr but if you’re anxious it can bring on the dizziness etc. it’s the shortness of breath that is causing the lightheaded ness, dizziness and white spots. You need to slow your breathing. Get a paper bag and breathe into it, think of of a happy time or happy place.

I went to the hospital because I had chest tightness and I was breathing fast. I got into the ER and the nurse said “you better slow your breathing or you’ll be put on oxygen.” I thought is that a threat? Just give me the oxygen. Lol.

But after spending hours there it was not a heart attack but a severe anxiety attack. I’m on medication that helps a lot but my panic attacks are now just anxiety and I take a pill as needed.

You can do this and as someone told me about breathing exercises, good air in through your nose, bad air out through your mouth. I always think of the beach and water. Happy place! Take care if you. 😁😁🌸🌸🌸