Lightheaded

[Minnie87]

Hi

Been a long time since I wrote anything on here.

I’m feeling fed up today.

Diagnosed anxiety disorder 2007.

Just finished 4th round of CBT.

I’ve been feeling lightheaded(not dizzy) everyday for over three years now. Some days it’s minimal, some days it’s all consuming and I can barely function and feel like I will faint.

I have other symptoms too but these come and go. (Heart palpitations, butterflies in tummy, generally feeling anxious).

I’m just reaching out to others that have had this to see if their symptoms ever went away or developed any coping mechanisms on bad days? I’m really really struggling

Ps I’ve had tests and confirmed what I’m feeling is all anxiety by many doctors/consultants.

[FearIsALiar]

My symptoms had gone away. I recommend getting the book called “Hope and help for your nerves” by Claire Weekes

It’s a great book and it helped me recover

[Minnie87 in reply to FearIsALiar]

Hi! Thank you so much for your reply! I actually have that book, it’s been brilliant! Just can’t seem to shake it x

[FearIsALiar in reply to Minnie87]

It’s a great book. I understand how you feel though. It’s hard to accept that those symptoms are just anxiety. It’s a good sign that they come and go away though!

[Hallyhooyou]

I have this too. When I accepted the fact that this was anxiety, it lessened quite a bit. It’s still there but I know I’m not dying of some strange brain disorder so it scares me so much less.

[Minnie87 in reply to Hallyhooyou]

Thank you so much for your reply! So nice to know someone who has been there 💓