Shaky, lightheaded, dizzy

[ladydoot]

For the last month I’ve had these symptoms most of the time. But they have been constant (non stop) for the last week. Lightheaded when I stand up or bend over, shaky when I use my muscles (any part of my body). Just a tiny tremble inside. Not really noticeable to others. And I’m so tired and feel really out of shape. I haven’t exercised much since this started.

I went to the doc and the ER. Blood tests, EKG, CT scans and they can’t find anything wrong. Not blood sugar either.

Doc said shaking was probably anxiety but not sure about the lightheadedness.

I have been stressed lately, but haven’t had my usually anxiety symptoms of racing heart, tingly face and intrusive negative thoughts. It’s just so weird that I would have these new symptoms (shaky and lightheaded) without the old ones. Now I’m afraid the old ones will come back too because I’m so worried.

Anyone else get these symptoms or been through something similar?

[Ragdoll15]

Yes, I suffer with severe anxiety/depression and get lightheaded all the time. I find it's worse when I go out, especially shopping in a big store, whereby I feel I will faint. Dr says it's all anxiety. I also get the intrusive negative thoughts. It seems anxiety can manifest itself in so many ways telling us that we have a serious illness.

The best way is to try to ignore these feelings as the more we worry the worse they can get, and it all becomes a vicious circle. I know it's easier said then done! Are you taking any medication?

[ladydoot in reply to Ragdoll15]

I’ve been on Celexa for years and I feel it’s not doing anything for me. I have Xanax and propranolol to take as needed. Propranolol doesn’t help much. Xanax seems to help but I don’t want to take it all the time and become dependent.