I am SO TIRED of feeling this way every single day. Constant lightheadedness + dizziness, heavy head + eyes, fatigue, palpitations, and just horrible scary thoughts.
It is ALWAYS the worst in the mornings for about 4-5 hours after I wake up and it gradually lifts as the day continues on (although it never goes away entirely).
This isn't a way to live, it just isn't... I've tried reducing my stress, doctor trips/numerous tests, medication, dieting, exercise, meditation, relaxation techniques, acceptance, and nothing is helping me. I'm at a dead end
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You sound like me before I remembered that I injured myself before all this happened. Do you have any back pain?
How long have you suffered with this? I have had some of those symptoms which I thought were anxiety but it very well could have been meds I was on. It sounds like you’ve tried so many things in attempt to figure it out and stop it and I really don’t know what to suggest but I am sending good vibes to you and saying prayers for you. I think you have got to be so strong enduring what you have.
Thanks so much.. I've suffered with it for 2.5 years.. it's gotten a little bit better over the years but it is generally still the same symptoms. I had gene testing done to determine what meds I can and can't take for this as well.
Good idea to have the gene testing done. My doc told me that testing is used only to see what dosage of med would work so he is lying to me. Well I’m so so sorry to hear you’ve been suffering that long. I can’t recall how long it was for me. My memory is not so great.
Sorry, yes I suffered from lightheaded ness/dizziness , feeling spaced out, poor concentration, an unquiet mind. And some of these still pop up. I would see things looking pixelated too and like everything was spinning
It's crazy that SO many people suffer from this.. and some people's go away and some stay... do you know what you did to get rid of these sensations or did it just gradually go away on its own?? I'm desperate for advice! haha
I hear ya! I was desperate too. My best friend was sure it was mostly due to the med I was on Buspar or buspirone and my psychiatrist said it was from anxiety. I think both sound like could have been true and it did all go away. I am hoping it will go away for you too.
well you are very fortunate.. i hope mine goes away as well is your anxiety under control now? like did the symptoms go away once your anxiety lessened?
Well the symptoms were anxiety provoking in itself so when they lessened my anxiety was less. I still had anxiety just not to the extreme. ((((((Rachel))))) 💕
it's horrible!! i lay down for half the day then am able to do a few things in the afternoon/feel better as the day goes on but it's always there. i just try to remain positive but it is HARD. i'm on pristiq 150 mg since june and xanax as needed, but i rarely take it. how about yourself?
It's constant mostly I try my best to function mostly lie down too I feel horrible like a failure some nights I feel better but it's always there r i wonder wen will it return am thinking about getting medication I can live this way never being able to just relax
Mine is constant as well.. I feel like a failure too. It has taken away so much of my life from me and I'm willing to do anything to get my life back. Medication is definitely worth a shot, you never know!
I find it crazy how I can relate to so many posts on this forum, I have EVERYTHING you mentioned, I can't get mine to go away and I've had it for so long. I'll list some of what I am diagnosed with, PTSD, DP/DR, HPPD, Anxiety and Depression of course.
My thoughts on what it could be is just the deep set anxiety in my mind that is causing long lasting symptoms that just stay with me, I feel that's really how such strong anxiety works. It just keeps adding layers of symptoms till they just stick.
Or I have a feeling its something to do with my neck as a bad neck can be a common cause of dizziness etc.. I am inside my house everyday as my conditions above have left me agoraphobic so it can't be healthy for my spine.
I had been waiting for 3 years to see a specialist for my mental health and just saw the Dr. about 5 days ago and since then my heads been slightly better, I think that's just a big worry gone so it makes me think its more to do with deep anxiety..
Starting to waffle a bit here so yeah. Good luck with it.
I can't get mine to go away either! I too have PTSD/anxiety/depression, i also have ocd tendencies. I am also in my house the majority of the day because I just can't stand the thought of going out in public while feeling this poorly.. doctors appointments are my biggest nightmare.. they exacerbate my symptoms so much.
that does make a bit of sense though that your symptoms would lift once you went to a specialist to ease your mind. does this specialist also think this is purely anxiety?
i'd love to chat with you more.. feel free to message me if you wish.
I’ve tried a lot of pain medications from my doctor. I was told even if nothing is wrong physical, depression-anxiety can really cause pain...I’m now taking gapapentin and meloxicam and both are safe. I was taking hydrocodone/acetaminophen but was scared to get addicted
I wish it would get better I am your twin literally
Hey Rachel, Im Darian. I can relate to everything that you just said and were going to get through this together. I recently started taking magnesium 250 mg over the counter to calm me down and its working although I still tend to overthink everything! Just take it day by day like I am trying to do and hopefully it'll get better. Prayer really works at calming me down if youre religious.
Hi Rachel913. I'm so sorry about your terrible suffering. I know my son has many of those symptoms when he has missed some medication and then gets back on them or when he changes medication. My heart goes out to you. I know from him how terrible it can be. The only thing I can do for you is to pray for you. I will keep you in my morning and evening prayers. May God lead you to the right doctors, medication and answers you need for healing.
My advice is to continue to try different medication until you find something that works. Maybe even a different doctor. I’m on 20 mg Lexapro for the past 5 years and Xanax as needed. It’s made a huge difference.
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is your anxiety under control now? like did the symptoms go away once your anxiety lessened?
It ended
The end?
IS THERE AN END?
Contemplating ending it
Therapy has come to an end !
