I don't know if my eyes are making me feel dizzy or it's my anxiety.

[ImHere_Again]

I have been doing good lately with my anxiety. I haven't been needing to take my medication for months now. Today, I was laying down on my bed, while using my phone, and felt really tense from my legs. I looked around the room and I felt that the room was slightly moving. I quickly got up because I thought I probably made myself dizzy from shaking the bed a lot. I sat up and felt my legs and body really tense. I stood up and it took my eyes a few seconds to adjust. It felt like the room was not still. Now I feel it whenever I get up and lay down. The worst part is that it's already late so I have to try to sleep now. I am scared to sleep and move around. I feel my body tense not sure if how to move without feeling too bad. I took my medication just incase it's anxiety. I am a bit bummed that this is happening now after a while. I have always felt dizzy due to my anxiety so I don't know if it's my eyes or my anxiety. I have been dealing with dizziness since I was first diagnosed with anxiety; I guess that's the form it takes.

[ARTYMIS]

Hey! That dizziness is a symptom of anxiety, especially the worry that comes with it if there is something wrong with your eyes. I want to tell you that you are completely valid to feel anxious about it. Your eyes are okay! Usually, when I am on my phone for quite a while and get up, I get sudden dizziness because I've been sitting in one place for too long. Especially staring at the screen will make your eyes all fuzzy and weird. I think also because your focusing on that sensation as well is making you more aware of it even more. What really helped (for me) is to go outside, read a book, a walk, or some baking/cooking! Try to limit screentime (and use a blue light filter). Another thing, maybe you're low in iron? That also contributed to my anxiety and made my dizziness more prominent. I hope this helps! 😊