Health Problems Making Me More Anxious

[Cs131193]

Hello all! I hope you’re all well and having a happy and healthy day!

Past couple of weeks I’ve been having really bad dizziness, making my legs feel really weak to the point I feel like I’m going to fall or pass out. I’ve been to the doctors who has referred me to a neurologist for further examination. Just getting really tired of feeling this way, it’s making every day tasks more difficult than they should be. I’ve had just had a week off work that I booked off ages ago expecting to be doing things, I had a few good days but most of the days were awful! Now I’m back to work tonight and I’m worried about how I’m going to push through and if I’m going to have a bad spell there.

Any tips/recommendations?

Thank you!

Chloe. 🙂

[carrieblevins1998]

First of all, have you been eating good? I got that way because I wasn't eating good. Also, have you had your blood checked? You could be low on certain electrolytes. I wish you the best of luck on finding out what it is. The worst you can do is worry, so you need to take it easy.

[Cs131193 in reply to carrieblevins1998]

carrieblevins1998

Thank you for your reply!

I’m going to get my bloods taken so fingers crossed that all comes back fine.

I do eat a lot of junk food and snacks between meals but always make sure I eat vegetables with every meal I have and also fruit every now and then but I could probably do with changing my diet and eating more fruit and veg and less snacks.

Thank you! I hope you’re having a good day 🙂

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

I so feel your pain and am sorry your feeling this way. That’s me on a daily. I don’t know if anything is wrong. You could have pinched a nerve. Although being so active then taking time off can open you up to the idle minds breed anxiety theory all of which explains your symptoms. I feel that way on a daily. Some anxiety, some not. I just go and push through it and try to focus on the task at hand. So far after years of severe dizzy spells and leg weakness I’ve never passed out. I have fallen but I get back up, treat injuries and keep at it. My falls however are typically from balance issues or other things. Not weakness in general. I also have a pinched sciatic nerve which caused my legs to go to sleep/numb when sitting a certain way. I think action may be the best medicine. Weakness to me needs building up. I’m actually going to try badminton with a group tonight. (Try not to laugh I’m sure they will be) hoping I won’t have to leave in an ambulance. Stand slowly and give your self time to adjust. I realized just now I’m a day late but maybe you are still suffering. Also make sure you are eating properly especially with meds.

[Cs131193 in reply to Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

Thank you Hopeful-Tinkerbell!

I’m sorry you have to go through this too! I hope you find some peace with your anxiety and feel better soon!

Knowing someone else is experiencing it too makes me feel better about it because I feel less alone in my struggle.

I hope your badminton class goes well 🙂 I’m sure they won’t laugh at you and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it 🙂

I hope you’re having a good day 😀