Anxiety

[Beautifulgirl01]

The anxiety triggers for me are health issues & death. For the past couple of months, I was coping well. Up until a week ago when my husband’s brother passed away. He was a huge part of my life. Now I’m anxious more than ever, having lots of headaches & migraines again, worrying about my health & thinking I’m next😭

My vision is really bothering me. I’ve been having strings of floaters, wavy lines, heat wave-like images (especially in peripheral) & light sensitivity since December of 2018. I’ve been to the ophthalmologist, as well as the Neuro-ophthalmologist which both told me everything looked normal & perfectly fine. (I went about 4 times, gapped apart, in 2019) I’m starting to think I’m losing my vision. The Neuro-ophthalmologist seems to think it’s a “misfire” in my brain causing the visual disturbances, and he also said it can be caused by anxiety & stress. I have had multiple brain CT scans done as well as one brain MRI in 2019, and they all were normal.

Also, I was recently diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I understand this is a hormone imbalance but I’m not sure if this condition places a part in the things I experience. I’m about 220lbs, 5’7😕

Do anyone else experience these visual disturbances. Please help me out. I’m dreadfully thinking the worse😭

[Agora1]

Beautifulgirl01, I do experience the visual disturbances every so often. They are called

ocular migraines. There was a time years ago that I suffered from Migraines as well as

Tension headaches. I was never w/o pain everyday of the month. Try not to worry about

these eye phenomena's since you have been cleared by both your doctor and eye doctor.

The eye sensation shouldn't last too long when you do experience it. I find that going to

a darkened room can help some. Mostly it will run it's course within 10-20 minutes.

You have been well checked out for anything more serious. Take care xx

[Beautifulgirl01 in reply to Agora1]

The thing that freaks me out is that the visual disturbances never go away.

[Agora1 in reply to Beautifulgirl01]

Well that's different. Ocular migraines never last long. I am sensitive to light

and certain sounds. Are you on any medication? You know when we are very

anxious, it constricts our muscles throughout the body including the muscles

behind the eyes which can give you some distortion. Since I'm not a doctor and

can only refer to my own experiences, I would keep after your doctor if it is

interfering with your lifestyle. xx

[Beautifulgirl01 in reply to Agora1]

I'm not on any medicine at the moment. I'm scared to try anything. But I will definitely let the Dr know things not getting better.

[Agora1 in reply to Beautifulgirl01]

I definitely would consult with your doctor. xx

[Beautifulgirl01 in reply to Agora1]

Like during the day, even with sunglasses, I still see them. In my house watching tv, I still see them. Etc.

[Icanbeathis2016]

I'm sorry about this tragedy has happen. Those situations for me are traumatizing as well especially when it's someone you know.

You are not alone in how it has made you feel. I too am struggle with health anxiety and trying to accept death. It's a vicious cycle. I hope you have some relief soon.

[SuZQ154]

Sorry you are going through this. It must be very frustrating not to be able to pinpoint a cause when you have gone through so many tests!!

Have you considered seeing a counselor? Maybe even a Christian counselor? Sometimes are physical and emotional ailments are tied to our spiritual struggles. When we can balance all three, sometimes our "health" gets better. Hope this helps and I am praying for you to find a cause and treatment plan for your vision and overall health.

[Beautifulgirl01 in reply to SuZQ154]

Thanks so much for this! I will seek a spiritual counselor. My mom is close friends with a pastor so I will have her reach out for me! I was just worrying about this condition as I noticed my vision is steady changing, so I believe your comment was a sign. Thanks

[SuZQ154 in reply to Beautifulgirl01]

So glad to hear this! Please let me know how it works out. I believe God gives us "signs" and we just have to read them and obey Blessings and prayers to you today!