Hello,
This is my first post. I am soooo thankful for all those who have contributed written comments because I see that I am not alone.
It took me awhile to figure out that the split-second dizzy spells, feeling faint or feeling as if I might fall, a rush of heat of my face and palpitations - that this was anxiety-related. Most recently I feel that my balance is sometimes off.
The most likely times I feel these feelings of panic is when I am driving. They were not very frequent, but recently my driving time to work has doubled and thus my feelings of panic are happening much more frequently. I feel claustrophobic when I am in heavy traffic. I appreciate the breathing excercises which I will practice frequently.
I have not told anyone about the extent of my problem yet, although initially I went to the ER and had an MRI, EKG, blood work, etc. done. I plan to have a conversation with my husband soon. I am not on any medication for the disorder. I don't want to take something that will make me drowsy. Otherwise I am on BP medication, thyroid med, beta blocker, and omaprezole. Thank you for the help and encouragement from this post.