Drunk feeling/off balance/dropping sensations when awake

[Ashley1489]

Why is this happening I'm so sick of it it's been four years I don't fucking understand

[Leopard45]

I get these too sometimes. Do you take any meds?

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Is waking affected?

[Ashley1489]

I take xanax but I have cut back on them and my symptoms flared again

[mdooms]

Ashley1489, this is why you feel this way. It is withdrawal from Xanax. Why did you cut back? Did your doctor wean you down or did you do it yourself?

[Ashley1489 in reply to mdooms]

I had these symptoms before xanax but no I didn't do it on my own my doctor refused me from taking them anymore

[Deb789]

Ive experienced those feelings, especially when I have had a cold or sinus infections. It affects my ears and I feel dizzy, or like I'm dropping down. My daughter's ears (11 years old) give her that same feeling of dizziness. It gets worse when she has a cold and also following the cold or allergies. I give her Claritin. Also, I place a very warm wet facecloth over my eyes nose and sinus areas. I leave it on until it cools then I run more hot water over the cloth, squeeze out the excess water and repeat 4 times. I do this 3 times a day. I find this really helps with sinus pressure.

Many times, fluid builds up in the inner ear and this definitely would cause these feelings. A decongestant can also help. For me though, decongestants give me anxiety, so I stick to natural remedies. All I need is more anxiety, ha!

It would be a good idea to see a ear, nose, throat doctor. Sinuses and ears can throw you off balance and even make you nauseous. I know it feels terrible and it's scarey not knowing what it is. See the doctor and Try not to worry too much about it, you're not alone. I feel much better now and my daughter does too. So don't lose hope, you will be okay! Stay strong! I wish you all the best!

Deb