Off balanced/dizzy by anxiety??

[ImHere_Again]

I was able to sleep well without feeliyike my heart was going to stop. I pretty sure it was caused my anxiety about what I have been feeling for the last three days. I have been feeling extremely off balanced/ dizzy. It's been almost three years with the same feeling,it usually goes away within minutes or the next day after I get a good night's sleep. The feely is not going away and it's making me get even more anxiety. I have gone to the doctor and even got an MRI, but everything is normal. I don't know if it's because of my anxiety or something else. I'm always shaking my leg and putting a lot of stress to my feet just so I know that its just me feeling this way, and so that I know I'm not going to fall. I even wake up the next day with my legs sore because of the shaking. Im just wondering if anyone has had this feeling because it's starting to scared me because it's not going away.

[Mariapalmer]

I suffer with dizziness as I have a vestibular problem but when my anxiety is high it gets worse, I shake my leg a lot I don’t realise I do it sometimes that’s pretty normal for anxiety for leg shaking or being generally restless

[Krazie]

Have you been to the doctor? Could be a physical reason for your dizziness.

[ImHere_Again in reply to Krazie]

Yes, I have been to an eye, ear/nose doctor and they said that everything was normal. I had an MRI done and they also said everything was normal. I think it may have to do with my anxiety because I often feel this way and if it's not that feeling it's me feeling like I can't breath correctly. I don't get both feelings at once, and hopefully it stays that way.

[Krazie in reply to ImHere_Again]

Well, yes, it is down to anxiety, I am sorry to say. Is there something in your past that has caused such anxiety? It almost sounds as if you have post-tramatic. Maybe something in your current life is triggering it?

Does deep breathing help relieve a little? Rocking or swaying sometimes helps, especially if its done to favorite relaxing music. Throw out scary thoughts, and replace them with more pleasant memories. Or be creative, and make up your own. Or even think of sitting on the seashore, and listen to waves roll in. Maybe a stroll through the woods, where birds are singing. If you could get out into nature, for real, it would be even better. A nice soothing bath, with added epsom salts.

I am sending hugs that calm, and bring restful sleep.

[ImHere_Again in reply to Krazie]

I always think of what may have possibly caused my anxiety in the first place and I just don't know. I have been anxious these couple of days because a specific day is coming up where I'm going to be left alone for a month since almost all my family is leaving out of town, execpt for my two younger siblings who I feel the need to watch over. It scares me because during that month I will also be starting school and I have to drive a little over an hour. I guess I'm scared of something bad happening while everyone is gone. I won't know who to rely on or call since my entire family is leaving. It's just thoughts that go in my head. I don't want to really tell my family anything because I don't want to ruin their trip. The thought of being alone terrifies me. Anyways, thank you so so much for your comment I really appreciate it. I feel like I get more help in this site than at home. I do enjoy drawing just don't do it often so I think I'll do that to make me feel better. Thank you for the idea! Your hug was definitely felt <3.

[Krazie in reply to ImHere_Again]

It sounds as if you have figured out the root of your current anxiety. It is a scary thought to think you will be responsible for someone else. And especially so if you can't keep a constant eye on them.

Is there anyone you will be able to call on for reinforcements, if needed? I am guessing that your younger siblings are in their teens? If everyone has cell phones, contact can be maintained that way. Your parents must feel comfortable about leaving you to look after them. They know you won't be there 24/7, so there must be some confidence in the younger ones to be able to look after themselves for short periods.

I hope that you find drawing to be relaxing. Take slow, deep breaths. There is a scientific reason behind why that works, but I don't recall just now. Count to six while you inhale through the nose. Purse lips, and slowly exhale, while counting to six. repeat until you feel better.