Dizzy/funny feelings

[Loveydovey0519]

I can't really explain what I feel 100% (I just call them funny feelings). The best way I can explain it is a dizzy/fuzzy feeling in my head, but it doesn't effect my balance. I just feel off and dizzyish. Has anyone else experienced something similar to this? Or have any advice to maybe make the symptoms less common. I've looked up derealization and depersonalization and I don't think that exactly fits the bill to what I feel. I wish there was a better way to explain what I feel. But that's really the. Eat way that I can personally explain it. It's not a new symptom, but it seems to be happening more than it has before. However it has kinda brought me down and making me feel defeated. Hopefully someone on here can somewhat relate.

[Hidden]

Although I've been well now for quite sometime, I can totally relate to those dreaded dizzy/fuzzy headed type things, I used to call them "my funny doos", not easy to describe, I do believe that it's nothing more than another symptom of anxiety, I say this because since I've recovered I haven't experienced it again, the funny doos stopped along with the many other symptoms, so I'd say just hang in there, any kind of relapse is disheartening, I've experienced that too, but recovery is possible, you'll be ok xxx

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for the reply! I was almost anxiety and panic free for 4/5 years until last October. So yes this is a setback, just isn't fun at all!

[Hidden in reply to Loveydovey0519]

No, it certainly isn't fun, but you've been free of it before so you know it's only temporary, in the meantime all you can do is carry on as best you can even with the unpleasant symptoms, it's not easy I know, but accepting and allowing time to pass is the key, have you ever read any of "Dr Claire Weekes" books on anxiety? they really helped with my recovery, still available on Amazon too xx

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to Hidden]

I have her book hope and help for your nerves! Great book. Still working on mastering 'acceptance'.

[Suz65 in reply to Hidden]

How do you recover from a relapse? I am a mess right now and I feel like I am in a constant struggle to keep panic at bay. 😭

[Agora1]

Hi Loveydovey0519, I know exactly what you are talking about, you explained it perfectly. That feeling for me, means one of two things. I'm either dehydrated or need to calm down my brain with deep breathing. Usually though, it has to do with needing water. After a few minutes, it clears the head. Once you find what works for you, you won't feel as down or defeated or even scared. Let us know what may work for you.

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to Agora1]

Thanks for the reply agora! I'll definitely try the water, haven't thought about that. My water intake is definitely lacking as of late.

[philly101]

I get dizziness like I'm on a boat. Im actually feeling it now, I drank a lot last night and now I am feeling anxious and having dizziness. I just try and drink a lot of water but I think my drinking days are over.

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to philly101]

Yeah, I don't drink at all. But will definite try the water. Thank you.

[NOfThe92]

Hi Loveydovey0519 : I can relate to this as I experience this as we speak. I also feel like Im not myself and not in this world. My lips are not 100% numb but when I bite it theres a weird sensation, which is hard to explain. I feel lightheaded which annoys the hells out of me. When I get distracted All these weird symptoms gone. I guess knowing that we have anxiety has advantages and disadvantages. Disadvantage because we allow ourselves accept and embrace this fully that its being part of our lives. In the morning when everything is ok we check our symptoms and they will come.

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to NOfThe92]

Yeah, they're not fun feelings at all! I'm glad some people can relate. Because I wasn't sure how to explain what I feel exactly!

[Susy815]

I know exactly that feeling. It's almost a constant thing with me!!! Even if I'm not feeling anxious at that moment. Sometimes I'll be washing dishes and the fuzziness in my head starts to bother me. Idk How to get rid of it. I wish I did!!! Just know you're not alone!!

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to Susy815]

Thanks for the reply! I'm glad people know what I'm talking about! But not glad other people have to experience it. As it is no fun whatsoever. Hopefully you get some relief soon!

[Leighakay in reply to Loveydovey0519]

I get this feeling from time to time also. Mostly when I have to go to the store alone. It's the really bright lights in the stores that do it to me. I don't even know why but it's very aggravating. I hope you feel better soon. We all have good days and bad days. Hopefully more good than bad. Today was an exceptionally well day for me as my anxiety was non existent today. 😊

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to Leighakay]

Thank you! Glad to hear you had a good day yourself!

[MCesano]

I'm in the same boat! Been dizzy/light headed for months now and noticed it has got worse since school holidays began and having 2 small kids to look after. I'm completely freaked out, I feel ok for half an hour or so after waking up and then something triggers the wierd feeling and boom I feel wonky, stressed and wierd pretty much all day. Have been taking Magnesium, omega 3, Vitamin D3 and B12 injections once a week and still feel off. Really need this gone!! Have been avoiding antianxiety pills because I had a bad reaction last year to them so trying to do things the homeopathic route but nothing is really and trully working.. Arg!!! I also can't stand heat and when I go outside I feel lightheaded and spaced out.. What the heck!!

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to MCesano]

Hopefully you can find something that works for you! I know how taking medicine can make some people leary. Luckily I've never had a bad reaction before. The heat also bothers me at times.

[DanteNXS]

I too get this lighthearted dizzy feeling, along with strange vibrations in my head. I do not have any other anxiety related symptoms though, so I am not sure what is going on.

I also get mild headaches, so I am going to see about getting an MRI.

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to DanteNXS]

Hopefully everything checks out. I had a CT years back before my anxiety started due to almost nonstop headaches.

[DanteNXS in reply to Loveydovey0519]

I had a CT scan a few months ago, which I recently found out is useless for detecting anomalies in the brain. Only an MRI can do this.

[noemikahle]

Same symptoms here. I get the motion sickness feeling pretty much all day for the last two months. I also get nausea which I take over the counter nausea liquid for which helps. I come to kind of accept the feeling and not freak out, this has helped. I think acceptance and floating with the feelings is the way to recovery. Sometimes medication can lead to this as well, I reduced my celexa recently and I feel a little less out of it. I try to drink plenty of water during the day and sometimes splashing water on my face helps as well.

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to noemikahle]

I'm still working on the whole 'acceptance'. I've gotten pretty good at it however I am not a master of it yet. I get more angry and discouraged than panicky with this exact feeling I'm talking about. Which I'm sure does not help matters.

[noemikahle in reply to Loveydovey0519]

I actually do also. We were just discussing this with my friend Hoping Cat and we decided our new motto is screw anxiety! Anger and acceptance I think both help!

[Ashley1489]

Yes I deal with this everyday pretty much 24/7 go to my post and see if you can relate I explained my symptoms and they sound like how I feel

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to Ashley1489]

I just went there and read your post. Crazy to know soo many people actually have this similar feeling!!

[djwolf226]

I was just looking for someone to relate too. I'm not dizzy per say but I just feel off. Like I'm lightheaded but without fainting ?? I constantly keep checking my heart beat and my pulse. My blood pressure is normal but it still freaks me out

It happens and all I do is ruminate on how I'm feeling.

[Ashley1489 in reply to djwolf226]

I feel the same feel kind of like I'm going to faint but never have knock on wood

[Loveydovey0519 in reply to djwolf226]

I use to check my pulse VERY frequently. If it's not one thing it's another it seems. Just wish I could get some relief!

[menagerie11]

The time will come when we are free of the anxiety, or at least it will be manageable. I had the dizziness, but it's far less of a problem than it was. Sometimes, dizziness can be caused by getting up too quickly from a seated or lying position. Or, it could simply be anxiety. When I feel dizzy or shaky due to anxiety, I use a cane. When I am not feeling dizzy or shaky due to anxiety, I don't need/use the cane. But you are right, Loveydovey0519. If it's not one thing, it's another. I think there is a lesson in there somewhere....such as, okay, it's another symptom of anxiety and I am not going to pay attention to it. It will pass. And it does. I tell myself to take deep, calming breaths and try to be rational. We have to override the part of our brain that is in hyper-danger mode with rationality as much as possible.

[Lotus4]

Sorry you have that I feel dizzy a lot to the point where I feel like I'm going to faint.