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Posted 8/29/2018 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,
I have been struggling with anxiety for almost 2 years. I used to handle it by myself and it was going away for example like a week or something and again and again. I got used to live like that. But for a month and a half I cannot control it anymore. I have awful thoughts mostly dying. I have a huge fear of even hearing the word "death" and I think it's related to anxiety, nothing else. I also have awful dizziness at midnights when I go to bed and try to get some sleep, I went to doctors for this problem ENT and brain mri was okay. Everything is normal on my body. But still I am having dizziness. Is it possible? Can anxiety really make this much dizziness (every single night)? I think I will visit a psychiatrist as soon as possible. I just wanted to share. Sorry for my English if there was some mistakes.
Posted 8/30/2018 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi aboywithgad,

firstly well done for going to the drs and getting tests done, you must feel relieved on that end!
and YES anxiety can cause so much dizziness!! when i first used to get really bad attacks i would feel light headed and even get that dropping while still standing feeling. It's mostly to do with your breathing because when we're anxious we usually hold our breath or we take really shallow breaths and then feel breathless. Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique it's all over youtube and really easy to do. So basically you breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7 and then slowly release for 8. Don't worry if you can't keep the counts when you first start just do what you can and do this for 5 minutes. My psychologist once told me all the body needs is 5 minutes of deep breathing to switch off the panic response. I hope this helps!! i too have the horrible health anxiety where i feel like i'm going to die or that any physical feeling i feel means death. I am currently on medication so i am starting to feel calmer but i still feel some physical symptoms. I hope you feel better soon

Tania

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Posted 8/30/2018 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
Good to hear you are thinking about seeing a Psy, I think this is essential in dealing with GAD. And getting the proper medication/dose. Certainly has helped me out.
Posted 8/30/2018 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi ABWG and welcome to the A/P Forum!
I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with anxiety and its awful symptoms. I know how this feels, and am also often challenged with dizziness...no fun!
I am glad to hear that you are considering seeing someone for some advice and to talk about your management options.
You may discuss the options of medication and/or therapy while at your consult. This is a personal decision and one that you should take your time to consider.
Self help is another key step and one that you can get started with right away. Here is the link to our Resources filled with great coping skills that are sure to help. The 'Stress Relieving Exercises' link is a great place to start....and yes the breathing exercises specifically can help with the dizziness.
https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206
Keep posting with us as well if you find it helpful. We care, understand and support is key!
Scaredy Cat
Posted 8/30/2018 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
Hi
Welcome to the forum.
I'm sorry to hear you are dealing with anxiety I can relate to how you are feeling.
The good news is lots can be done to help such as taking medication or doing some form of talking therapy such as CBT which works well.
Self help is also very important and we have some good links in our resources so take a look.
Keep us posted.
Hibee
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