Can anyone relate? Dizziness?

Hi everyone, im new to the board but i just need to know that others are experiencing what i am. A couple of months ago i fainted and ever since my life feels like it has changed, i live in constant fear that i will pass out at any given time. I go to stores and get lightheaded. I dont really drive anymore because when i do i feel like a dizzy light headed feeling. I have had every medical test done, tilt test, EKG, echocardiogram, heart monitor, stress test, blood test ect. pretty much nothing was found so they boiled it down to anxiety and panic. I have been on Lexapro 10mg for about 9 days and i dont really feel much of a difference. I am newly engaged and trying to finish my degree but i cant do much of anything because i dont feel like myself. I guess i just need to know that someone else has these feelings of lightheadedness all the time. Is that anxiety? i havent worked in a few months now and just want my life back. Im praying that they lexa pro is my miracle drug. has anyone had luck with it? I havent had any bad side effects so thats good. Any advise or info would help. Thanks

Dixibella,

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply to my post. I guess my life had gotten pretty crazy before all this happened. I appreciate the reply and ecouragment. Thank you.

Slraney

The feelings of lightheadedness is definitely a symptom of anxiety, I've been there before. Once your lexapro starts working it will lessen and then you will forget all about it. I can't take SSRI's b/c of my colitis. My brother in law is on lexapro and looooves it. He calls it "sexy lexy".

I deal with the lightheaded and dizziness often. I can just be sitting here at the computer and feel the room spin. Comes on out of no where and leaves just as quick. Just long enough for me to get all worked up over it.
The doc narrowed it down to allergies. Now I have no signs what so ever. Well the normal signs of allergies. Runny nose, congestion, watery eyes. Nada. Instead I get pressure in my sinuses that I don't notice. Its not enough to hurt or cause any type of discomfort. Until I press on my sinus points . Eye brows, cheek area. Then I can feel it.
So to help with it I take Zyrtec. And it has fixed the problem. MOST OF THE TIME!
I would of never thought I had allergies. NEVER! I've never been allergic to anything at all. I still am not sure what sets it off or what to avoid. I wait for the "signs" then I take a pill. Fixes it within an hour or so.

I don't drive anymore because of it. Though I have only fainted once. And that was after my last c-section. I figured the 3rd time I knew what I was doing. Got up a few hours after being taken to my room to use the bathroom. Made it. Went to get up and well I didn't make it. Nurses were not happy with me. I had to call one to my room every time I had to go for 2 days.

Its strange how your dignity goes out the window when you are on the floor with your undies around your ankles....lol..

Hi slraney,

Lightheaded and dizziness have many causes.  You medications can cause these problems as well as low Blood sugar etc.  If you have had test to find a cause for the problem and not been dx as having a medical cause I would certainly look at your meds, your diet and your stress. 

Not getting enough fluids and allowing yourself to become dehydrated can cause you to feel this way as well as extreme anxiety.

The list of sx for anxiety is never ending.  I agree with looking at ways to deal with the anxiety.
 

Many people find that the ongoing pressures of work, a hectic family life and dwindling energy provoke anxiety and sap them of their enjoyment of life. If you've simply forgotten how to accentuate the positive, or if you have been faced with obstacles that have seemed insurmountable and have overshadowed everything, take heart. There are some things you can bear in mind and steps you can take to improve your lot and diminish your anxiety.

One of the most profound differences you can make is to stay in touch. In this fast paced, modern world, we tend to forget to stay connected to our friends and family. These are our anchors, the ones that keep us grounded and remind us of what is really important in life. Modern research indicates that happy people tend to have good relationships so, to draw a logical conclusion, good relationships should pave the way to happy people.

One of the best remedies for anxiety is to talk about it. Here's where good friends and family can come in. The old adage "A problem shared is a problem halved" comes into its own here, and while you may dismiss it as nonsense, it may surprise you how anxiety alleviating it can be to just talk to someone.

Obviously when you're feeling at a low ebb, the last thing you tend to think about is the things that are good in your life. But to do this is a sure fire mood lifter and anxiety buster.

In all situations that fuel your depression/anxiety, whether they be job related, family related or otherwise, try and think about all the things that you have done right. While its true that it is a good thing to acknowledge things that you can improve on, beating yourself up over mistakes you've made will only increase your anxiety.

Please do keep talking with us and know you are in good company.

Gentle Hugs

Kitt