Blurred vision and mind going blank

[Leighakay]

Has anyone else experienced blurred vision and their mind going blank while dealing with anxiety? It freaks me out when it happens and only makes my anxiety worse.

[Hidden]

Yup. Blurred vision and even distorted/grainy/hard to focus! My mind goes blank all the time since I took Zoloft so I’m assuming it’s triggering some chemical associated with anxiety.

Whenever this stuff goes on, I think of how movies have people in scary situations stop in their tracks and freeze. It’s a stress response. It’s just scary when it happens to us! I’m a hypochondriac and while I’m not a doctor, I can tell you I’ve had every test under the sun done and all point to anxiety.

[Leighakay in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for the reply! I'm glad I'm not the only one dealing with this although I wouldn't wish it on anyone. It's just a nice feeling to know I'm not alone with this situation. I'm a bit of a hypochondriac as well but I have gotten better over the years. Since I have become pregnant things have been a little off for me again and I notice every little sudden change and tend to think the worse instead of being rational about things.

[Ironj in reply to Leighakay]

Good evening

Yes blurred vision is very common with anxiety as well as forgetfulness or as you call it your mind goes blank.

We have to much on our minds with work anxiety and the list goes on. When it happens take a 10 min break and just relax and be in the moment. Your not alone a lot of people have these symptoms.

Best wishes John.

[Jaxs050783]

Hi, I get it when anxiety is bad and I take diazepam

[Hidden]

When I had anxiety sometimes my mind would go blank, the odd time id forget where I was.