Why did I just have a dizzy spell?

[plushiesaremyjam]

I was just sitting at my computer and I suddenly started to get dizzy. It was really weird and I took off my headphones and just waited for it to go away. I am very scared now. I have TMJ from my anxiety and some people have told me that TMJ can cause dizziness suddenly along with jaw clicking. Which is whats happening now.

Also yesterday I ate a lot of sugar all day long. Like I had so much sugar and I usually do not eat very much sugar. So last night I was feeling very nauseous but I didn't vomit or anything. I just wonder if this dizziness is from the sugar, my TMJ, or maybe a brain tumor. The dizziness just came on so suddenly and lasted for about 30 seconds. I'm only 18 years old...what if it is a brain tumor...

[Agora1]

plushiesaremyjam, try repeating this several times "it is not a brain tumor" Dizziness can happen for many reasons especially when on the computer. The light and movement on the computer screen can make you feel dizzy while your brain catches up with what your eyes are seeing or vice versa. Neck tightness can cause additional tenseness when on the computer as we sit with our head jutted forward causing a momentary dizziness. TMJ affects our balance system as well as high sugar intake can drop for a moment causing that dizzy feeling. All in all, it came and went and now you need to let go of the fear, take a deep breathe and exhale slowly and continue on with your day. You are safe. x