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Posted 6/30/2016 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, I'm back. I'm 17 and suffer from anxiety and panic disorder. Recently I have been lying down too much. Every time I stand too long I feel faint and lightheaded which forces me to get back in the bed. I also have stopped eating candy because it makes me anxious. I wanted to know could I be feeling faint when standing from low blood sugar or because of panic. Should I just ignore the faint feeling when standing and keep pushing? Also I wanted to know can Gatorade or/and candy could help this? I'm tired of being stuck in the bed. Anything will help. Thank you.
Posted 6/30/2016 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
You shouldn't eat candy aka SUGAR anytime.... It's bad for you even when you feel OK.

Gatorade isn't a "go to" drink either unless you run marathons and sweat a lot.

Are you eating three good/solid/healthy meals a day?
Posted 6/30/2016 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
Boy, do I know how it feels to lie down a lot due to anxiety. It's possible you're feeling faint due to panic, but this is definitely something you'll want to see your doctor about.
Posted 6/30/2016 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
I wake up at about 1:30 every day and I eat small meals.

Steve n Dallas said...
You shouldn't eat candy aka SUGAR anytime.... It's bad for you even when you feel OK.

Gatorade isn't a "go to" drink either unless you run marathons and sweat a lot.

Are you eating three good/solid/healthy meals a day?

Posted 6/30/2016 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
Could exercise help this?

HappyHopper said...
Boy, do I know how it feels to lie down a lot due to anxiety. It's possible you're feeling faint due to panic, but this is definitely something you'll want to see your doctor about.

Posted 6/30/2016 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
Exercise is good for a ton of reasons, but indeed, it's good for anxiety!
Posted 6/30/2016 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry for all the questions lol but can it also stop me from feeling faint when standing?

HappyHopper said...
Exercise is good for a ton of reasons, but indeed, it's good for anxiety!

Posted 6/30/2016 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
Dunno about that. Definitely see your doctor about why you're feeling faint. I can speculate, but a doctor is the best route to figure out where that's coming from and what will help.
Posted 6/30/2016 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
BHill,

If you have had a recent check up and all is well...then yes, exercise is a great anxiety coping skill!

Find others like breathing exercises (anxious breathing can cause lightheadedness) in our Resources...and consider looking into therapy if it's a possibility for you.

There is help and hope for the anxiety and physical symptoms.:)

With encouragement

S.C.
Posted 6/30/2016 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
Okay. Thank you for your help.

HappyHopper said...
Dunno about that. Definitely see your doctor about why you're feeling faint. I can speculate, but a doctor is the best route to figure out where that's coming from and what will help.

Posted 6/30/2016 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
You can basically say the hospital is my second home. haha. Thank you for your help also. I really appreciate it.

Scaredy Cat said...
BHill,

If you have had a recent check up and all is well...then yes, exercise is a great anxiety coping skill!

Find others like breathing exercises (anxious breathing can cause lightheadedness) in our Resources...and consider looking into therapy if it's a possibility for you.

There is help and hope for the anxiety and physical symptoms.:)

With encouragement

S.C.

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