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Posted 1/3/2017 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
Halo

I dont know if I am at the right place but what I do is I see peoples movemants that sit in the same room or at the same table then I try to focus on someghing else not to look on that direction.
The other thing is while I an speaking to someone and the twitch or move a hand or do something I look in that direction?
Is there anybody else who have this problem?
Posted 1/3/2017 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome to the A/P!

I think I understand what you are talking about...and yes, I have had the same weird vision disturbances.

I believe it stems from seeing something we are not sure is right/accurate...or having a concern about our vision/perception...that then sparks some health anxiety.

We worry about a neurological issue perhaps...or a health episode coming on...

This is common for those who suffer anxiety. We experience a normal bodily sensation and feel a bit 'off'...then the worries come flooding in.

If this is what you mean by your post...it could be that you could benefit from some help for health anxiety. If you are interested in learning more about this...let me know, and I'll be happy to point you in the right direction to get started.smile

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/4/2017 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
I suffer from hypervigilance, which can make small movements or details I see out of the corner of my eye seem a lot more important and threatening than they are. Other people's movements can definitely trigger this. It can also tie into health anxiety and worry that there's something wrong with my eyes or that I'm seeing something that's not there. (I'm not... it's extreme focus on something that is there that makes it hard to see the "big picture.") It's a symptom of my anxiety disorders and it can be really hard to manage.

I don't know if this is similar to what you're describing, but counseling and meds can help. Good luck to you.
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