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Posted 11/27/2014 2:25 AM (GMT 0)
For the last week I have been feeling dizzy, light headed, blurred vision and near fainting spells. Now I don't know if there's something really wrong with me or if it's just anxiety? I'm new to all this have only been experiencing anxiety attacks and symptoms for the last month :/
Posted 11/27/2014 4:16 AM (GMT 0)
melibu,

Those are some pretty steep symptoms. You may want to pay your doctor a visit. Is Vertigo a possibility?

John
Posted 11/27/2014 5:13 AM (GMT 0)
I would first see your doctor, just to rule out anything physically wrong with you. Then, just take it from there. I sometimes get dizzy with my anxiety attacks.
Posted 11/27/2014 6:05 AM (GMT 0)
Yah I googled vertigo and sounds exactly the same but then low blood sugar comes up also and others just wanted to make sure I'm not being silly before I make another trip to the doctor this month :/
Posted 11/27/2014 6:42 AM (GMT 0)
I'm sure it's just anxiety. Or even low blood sugar. I get this often and there's nothinf physically wrong with me. Anxiety does silly stuff
Posted 11/27/2014 6:43 AM (GMT 0)
Oh really! It sucks ay I feel like it's not normal to feel like this. But will get checked out anyway. Strange things anxiety can do to you :/
Posted 11/27/2014 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
melibu,

If it is Vertigo, then it seems to be pretty manageable from what I've seen in others. It appears to be a nuisance more than anything.

John
Posted 11/27/2014 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mel.,

Please let us know how your check in with the doctor goes...

In the meantime, you can try some of these self-help coping skills that may help reduce your symptoms if they are anxiety induced.:) (pay special attention to the breathing exercises, as your symptoms can be the result of over/shallow breathing.)


Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

 
Peace and progress!

S.C.

Posted 11/27/2014 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi thanks for those links! Doctor thinks it's all anxiety related and has put me on diazepam which I'm scared to take don't like taking pills :/ but geuss I should try
Posted 11/28/2014 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
M.,

Yeah, I hear you...I feel similarly...but if I were to get to the point where I decided to try an Rx, it would mist likely be diazepam or a comparable long acting benzo.:)

Best wishes in your continued recovery efforts !

S.C.
Posted Today 7:13 PM (GMT 0)
When anxiety is at the beginning you should try every method in the book, every natural and free of side effects methods of course. In my opinion taking pills should be the last solution, after you tried everything and didn't work. Don't hurry and take medication, you might find a simpler and easier solution to your anxiety symptoms.

Take care!
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