Brain fog. Lightheaded "feeling"

[AE101]

Hello everyone, I'm new here so bare with me!

So, I've pretty much always had anxiety and panic attacks but they became even more so heightened when my ex and I broke up after 8 years. Fast forward two years and my aunt and uncle both died unexpectedly 5 months apart. Ever since, I've been waking up in the middle of the night sweating and racing heart thinking that I'm going to die. In May, I was really anxious about going out to lunch with a friend I haven't seen in awhile and I randomly felt pins and needles come over the left side of my face and head, I then felt this lightheaded feeling throughout the day, since it continued and I've never experienced that, I decided to head to the ER, everything they tested came back normal. Since then I've been getting strange headaches, sometimes burning migraines and a throbbing in my head without the pain that makes me feel very anxious, some days I have no symptoms but more days I do. I have a doctors appointment set up in a few weeks. Just wondering if anyone else has had any similar symptoms that could just be anxiety related?

All the symptoms I've been having: brain fog off and on, nausea no vomiting, heavy head, lightheaded feeling, heart racing, random headaches, head throbbing with no pain

[Jmerrick22]

You sound just like me ! It's anxiety . Since going to a therapist I've learned anxiety can cause millions of symptoms even ones that mimic a heart attack. I myself am feeling what's called depersonalization and derealization. Basically you don't feel like yourself or your like in someone else's body kinda. I know it's hard to believe anyone at times but you sound like a hallmark case of anxiety. It will get better . See about some relaxation techniques, maybe a low dose medication and some therapy . It doesn't hurt . You will get back to your old self again , have faith , baby steps one day at a time , an hour at a time, a minute at a time . If you ever wanna talk I'm here for you .

[AE101 in reply to Jmerrick22]

Thanks for your kind reply! It's just so scary to me because although I've had anxiety, I've never experienced such a multitude of symptoms. I'll be seeing my doctor the end of July and am currently looking for a therapist.

[Jmerrick22 in reply to AE101]

I just made a post, and there you can see all my symptoms , I agree it's scary but you'll get through it ! It's only going to make you a stronger person .

[Alex_1992]

Try find some yoga with a more meditative angle (over fitness). It might help clear your mind - it helps me feel more ready for the world.