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Posted 12/21/2015 8:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, it's been a while since posting on here but I've generally been pretty good. I've had anxiety for about 3 years now but for some reason it's all of a sudden got worse. I just need to know if anyone else feels like this. I feel dizzy on and off all day. I went shopping and all of a sudden it felt like my whole body was heavy and going to pass out. Of course I didn't but I had to leave quick. My head hurts and I'm tired. Some days I feel like I can't walk properly because of feeling dizzy. My chest hurts but that's nothing new. How can u go from coping with it for so long to letting it just get a grip? Is it anxiety or am I ill? Just want to feel normal again 😞😞😞

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 12/21/2015 11:55:11 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/21/2015 9:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome back.

Sorry to hear you have had return of your symptoms anxiety could be the cause but it could also be a virus as lots going around at the moment. I would suggest that if things don't improve it would be worth going to see your doctor.

In the meantime do all you can to help reduce your anxiety and you may see an improvement in your other symptoms. Unfortunately set backs happen so it's important to remain as positive as possible and tell yourself you can get through it.

Hibee
Posted 12/21/2015 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome back!

Although I am sorry to hear it is due to returning anxiety issues.

I agree with Hibee in that if it's been awhile since your last check up...then it would be worth being seen by your doctor...just to be safe and rule out any physical reasons for how you feel.


However if you've recently been given a clean bill of health. ..then you can probably be certain this is returning anxiety, and its effects.

Practicing your coping skills. ..ones that helped you gain recovery previously will help...

...as will picking up some new skills. See our Resources for great material.

Setbacks happen to all of us...but with some effort and time you will get back on track!

Keep us posted and we'll keep you in support. :)

S.C.
Posted 12/22/2015 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. I'm pretty certain it is anxiety because I can feel fine for a few hours then the dizziness kicks in, or that feeling of utter panic that I'm going to die. Then it passes. If I was ill I'm certain it wouldn't go away in between? I just get so frustrated. Every time I think I'm handling it it raises its ugly head and knocks me down! I can cope with most of the symptoms but the dizziness I find crippling. I become scared to go out incase I faint which of course I know I won't really
Posted 12/23/2015 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, transient symptoms are pretty common with anxiety...

...I too have dizziness as a persistent issue.:/

Try those coping skills in the Resources, and keep posting!

Great job on reaching out.:)

S.C.
Posted 12/24/2015 8:22 AM (GMT 0)
Thank u, the dizziness has passed a little but I'm left keep feeling sick On and off. Does anyone else suffer with this symptom?
Posted 12/24/2015 8:54 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes I get dizziness to and the feeling of being sick which is usually a sign my anxiety is running on high so I use all my self help skills to bring down anxiety and the other symptoms usually go.

Hibee
Posted 12/24/2015 10:48 AM (GMT 0)
Ok thank you. You know what it's like you start thinking it's something drastic wrong until someone tells u they feel the same then it calms down. It really does help knowing people out there are going through the same.
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