Really struggling

It seems I'm really struggling to do the simplest things these days. I haven't been leaving the house because everything looks strange and I get very dizzy and scared. I'm dizzy all the time now but being outside makes it worse. I'm having trouble holding conversations with people now. I've been to the ER and my primary doctor and they've really done all that they can do. I've been taking some supplements and I'm still seeing a psychiatrist and a therapist but nothing ever helps. I sleep as much as I can to escape this strange reality my brain has created and the constant fear. I haven't seen many of my friends in a year or more. I'm unemployed and not going to school and I don't see that ever changing. Basically at this point I'm just waiting for it to get worse, because it always does, and do whatever it's going to do. I don't have the strength or the means to fight it anymore. I know there is hope for some people with this illness but I don't think I'm one of them.

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I’m sorry that you’re dealing with so much dizziness. I’m proud of you for reaching out here.

[FrankinHealth19]

Hey, you're reaching out, so you're definitely not giving up which is a good thing. Have you noticed any muscular pain with your anxiety/dizziness?

[grudgekyoko]

I have dizziness too, it basically made me stop going to work and lose my job. I will only go out with my fiancée except for rare occasions. The only thing that makes me feel a bit better is that I’ve never fallen or passed out...I also feel like things look strange and it’s distressing. I don’t have any advice, but I wanted to let you know you’re not alone. It’s such an awful symptom and impossible to ignore.

[Ragdoll15]

I can relate to everything you say. Every day seems to get worse and with it comes more hoplessness. I am trying so hard for my daughter and grandson I don't want them to see me like this. I have become agoraphobic for a year now after living a full life with many friends and driving my car which I can't at the moment. All I can say is your not alone in your suffering. I keep telling myself tomorrow will be better we can only hope and pray. Are you on any medication? I hope to change mine next week as it doesn't seem to help much. Take care and don't give up hope x

[Charbey]

Someone- I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. I know exactly how you feel. I was the same way. As I said in many post my neck muscles were so tight as the doctors said my neck wasn't moving. Just take one minute one hour at a time. Your not alone. ❤

[John1995]

I'm so easy to get so much dizzy, soft knee and unbalance walk when in noise place and hot weather

[Pamdon81]

Sorry to hear you are going through a horrible time with anxiety, I've been there, trust me I would be scared to move off the sofa incase I had a heart attack, sounds silly doesn't it? First off all, don't fight it, you'll never win, accept all the strange feelings and sensations, like when you have a headache, accept it, you don't fight a headache do you? You just get on with things and let the headache be. Your reality is changing through your eyes because of your tired mind with all the worry, just think so what if I get a little dizzy, what's the worse that can happen? Fall over! You won't die from dizziness. It will be hard to accept all these strange sensations at first, but don't let them rule your life, trying to sleep all the time will probably lead to depression, you are a strong person, you can do this, it'll take time, so take it day by day, I know how horrible anxiety can be, it robs you off yourself and your life, slowly accept and don't give a damn about sensations, you will see progress soon, don't let the strange reality bother you too, I know it's strange, this is also probably from focusing internally, you need to focus externally. Remember don't fight it, accept it, you will soon get your life back on track. Take care x

[Willie211]

Listen and I mean really listen. Your nerves are tricking you. It seems like this cannot be correct - but it's really, really true. If you can start just accepting - where you are at now - knowing there is nothing unique happening to you - and keep accepting - quietly accepting - things will slowly get better. Trust me. There is hope for you. In fact - there is more than hope. Why? because I've been right where you are at right now. And I know what I'm talking about. YOU WILL GET BETTER.

[lofeoutthere]

What does your dizziness feel like?