Dizzy Spells & Lightheaded Feelings Really Suck Don't They ? I Understand During A Panic Attack But Not When It's A Daily Problem. [?]

[TriggerPoint]

I See This With All Of Us On This Site. Wow ! It Does Bug The Crap Outa You Too ! I Hate It. Over The Years I Have Found Myself "Tensing Up" For No Good Reason At All. I Can Walk Through A Grocery Store or/ Even Here At Home [ now, after many years ] & Realize My Shoulders Are Drawn Up. My Neck Muscles Have Tightened Up For What Seems Like No Reason At All. I'll Catch Myself Sometimes & Tell Myself Chill, Drop My Shoulders & TRY To Relax. But Here I Am In The Back Of My Mind Saying Why ?*

I Wonder If There's A Higher Level Of A "Unnoticed" Adrenaline. A Slow Leak So To Speak In Those Of Us With GAD Also. If So ? No Wonder We Feel Tiered, Wiped Out, Sore & Achy, Dizzy, Lightheaded & Don't Rest Well.

Tight Stressed "Muscles" Can Cause ALL Of Those Symptoms.

Who Knows. What Do You Think & Can You Relate ?

[dore13]

As in anything in life, the first thing you should do is see a doctor and make sure there is no physical issues causing this. After you rule out the physical, then you need to go see a therapist to get diagnosis. After that, it can be dealt with by meds or technique. They could use CBT or mindfulness, everyone is different, and responds differently to each. I was diagnosed with panic attacks, I had so I would hyperventilate and fall on the floor. I was convinced I was dying. I got to point where I knew I had to do something, I just didn't know what. I found this book called, "Don't Panic", and I read it. I basically was breathing techniques and mindfulness exercises. At first, I was angry because I thought , How can I do this stuff when I feel like I am dying!?!?!? But, one night lying on the floor hyperventilating, I started using the techniques because I had no other alternatives. Slowly, but surly it started working. Very rarely now I may feel the start of panic, but I start doing techniques I learned, and take control. That is what worked for me, but as I said, everyone is different, something might work for you that is different. I wish you the best, Good Luck!

[TriggerPoint in reply to dore13]

Thanks For Your Input. Great Ideas !* However, I've Had PTSD & Panic Attacks For 30 Years Now. But What I Am Referring To Is GAD & Not "Panic Attacks". [ general anxiety disorder ].

I Am Not Talking About The "Sudden Adrenaline Dump" That Causes Panic Attacks. I'm Referring To A Continuous "Muscle Tension" Under Non Panic Attack Everyday Anxiety Circumstances. [ basically GAD ].

If We Walk Around With "Muscle Tension" All The Time It Wears Us Down, Makes Us Dizzy, Ect... Ect... I Guess What I'm Wondering Is If Our Having GAD Is A Result Of Having A Slightly Higher Adrenaline Level In Our Blood Streams That Causes Excess "Muscle Tension". Therefore... [ the daily symptoms other than a attack ]

Thanks....

[dore13 in reply to TriggerPoint]

I know, I should have explained it better. I also had the muscle spasms in my neck , upper back and shoulders. I also have depression, anxiety , panic disorder and PTSD. I just decided it was no way to live, and aggressively sought treatment. The panic disorder, was just one piece. The problem is when one disorder overlaps the other it is hard to even know what you are fighting. It took a long time to deal with each separate disorder, but the panic disorder was the first to gaining control. It has been a process that has taken many years. The anxiety can never really fully recede , but there are coping skills that can help us deal with it. The depression, I keep in check, but it will always be with me.

[TriggerPoint in reply to dore13]

Wow.. You Sound So Much Like Me !* I've Got To Be "Pro-Active". But That's Easier Said Than Done When 8 Different Meds Wipe Your Get Up & Go....

Thanks So Much For Your Responses....~*