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Posted 6/30/2013 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
For the last there days I have had vision problems my vision will go in and out for no reason then my head feels weird what could that be? The ER said its anxiety but it keeps reoccurring.. And then after wards I get a panic attack because I don't know what this is I see double of everything and it like im looking cross eyed
Posted 6/30/2013 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Kortnie vision disturbances are quite common when anxiety is eating on our ability to function, I am assuming
you have been to ER several times and have had the normal check up and been given the all clear, thats
most of us here also, read the other posters when they describe what is bothering them and try to understand that our subconscious mind knows what we fear the most it will use these thoughts and symptoms unceasingly until we begin to not respond to them, its like our subconscious brain is hooked on adrenaline and needs a shot so it can feel strong, please let these fears and thoughts pass through your mind don't trap them in your present consciousness and let them dominate your now of life. Keep coming back
you will get new and even better advice as time gos along. Peace
Larry ***
Posted 6/30/2013 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
Ok thank you its just SCARY hopefully it helps when I get decent medication or therapy on Wednesday I just hate these feelings I want my normal life back
Posted 6/30/2013 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
This all day occurrence is a Lil annoying
Posted 6/30/2013 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
I know you said the medicine they gave you at the ER makes you sleepy, but have you tried taking some? Maybe you need to get some sleep and give your eyes a rest?? Did you make it to the library yesterday? If so, did you find any good books? I am praying for you!!!
Posted 6/30/2013 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
I have tried taking they medicine it's like it don't work for me anymore :-( this morning my vision did it like 20 minutes after waking up! I didn't make it to the library yesterday because of my vision doing that I'm going to make it there today. Hope it's better tomorrow I've got a chest MRI so pissing that all hours well. Thank you door your prayers
Posted 6/30/2013 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Kourtnie, I too was having vision problems a few months ago. It was making me panic really bad and giving me horrible headaches. I learned this in therapy and it's helping me through some of the problems. Keep a journal, everytime you are having a symptom, like your vision, and you KNOW you're going to have a panic attack about it right in there, the problem, what you're feeling, what you're thinking, and what you can think to get through it. Example for me, My vision isn't normal right now, I'm feeling scared and anxious, I'm thinking, why is this happening to me? What is wrong, it has to be something more serious, I can't get through this, I don't understand. To get me through it, I've been to the doctor, I KNOW this is my anxiety, I can get through it, I've been through this before and I'm going to be ok.

You would be surprised at how much that helps me and I really hope and pray it helps for you too. Sleep is a big thing too. Try to rest as much as possible, and even tell yourself "I'm not rested well and I will feel so much better when I get some good sleep, My body is just exhausted." Please keep me informed if anything helps you. I'm really sorry you're going through this. It's extremely scary, and not to mention costly for how often we make doctors visits.
Posted 6/30/2013 6:33 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Missy I'll have to try that.. Oh yea I'm 21 and probably have a $50,000 doctor bill it's crazy
Posted 7/1/2013 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
I feel so horrible my head has hurry all day I just feel like crap I have a cardiac MRI tomorrow then I'm gonna go see my pcp see what he can do I just can't live like this every day I have a hard time with memory and never used to couldn't really eat today
Posted 7/1/2013 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
Kortnie we all have some vision disturbances from time to time I had one today while driving and had to
ask my Wife to drive home I didn't have a anxiety attack or head ache but I have had them for so many
years I think they are normal. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 7/1/2013 5:55 AM (GMT 0)
Kortnie, glad i could help. I'm only 22 and i'm in debt with hospital bills also. Try it and see if it helps. :) It's normal what you're feeling, and REAL. My biggest issue was people telling me it's all in my head and it's not real. The physical symptoms are real...but the truth is, we're causing it ourselves. I hope things get better for you.
Posted 7/1/2013 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
Kortnie -

Anxiety really does cause vision disturbances and intense headaches. You're not imagining it ~ but it isn't from eye disease, either.

I actually do have double vision caused by eye disease, and it definitely does not come and go. It's also not a big deal ~ it's an excuse to change my eye color at will or wear pretty glasses. I don't know if that makes you feel any better or not.

The headaches from anxiety can be really, really intense. Especially when your vision is disturbed. For a while before I was diagnosed with panic, I could not figure out WHY my migraine medicine wasn't making what I thought were migraines ease up any. I was so frustrated.

My buspar makes them go away completely. That's the thing - even though the vision disturbances and the headaches are real, it's not vision and headaches that need to be treated. It's anxiety that needs to be treated, because that is the root cause.

If the medicine you've tried doesn't help, talk to your PCP about other options. There are as many different options out there as there are choices in beverages or clothing styles. There's one that will work for you - it just takes a little time, patience and communication with your doctor.

Peace to you, friend!
Posted 7/1/2013 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
Also, sylknmyst's suggestion is a good one - sleep really does help your eyes focus better. You probably need some quality sleep. A lot of members here use benadryl for sleep. I don't personally, but there are a lot of options out there if you're unable to sleep peacefully naturally. That might be another question for either your PCP or a pharmacist. :)
Posted 7/1/2013 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thank yous today has been a terrible terrible day I got my MRI half way done and had an allergic reaction so had to go to er haven't been able to talk my beta blocker do I'm ask shaky and feel like I'm gonna pass out just not my day
Posted 7/1/2013 5:20 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry! Allergic reactions bite! Glad you got to the ER in time! Try to rest and take care of your body. I will be praying for you.

Hugs, friend!
Posted 7/1/2013 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you! I'm glad the er was I'm the same building
Posted 7/1/2013 6:52 PM (GMT 0)
Oh Kortnie, I am so sorry to hear you had an allergic reaction! I am however glad that they took you to the ER to get treated for the reaction. Try and get some rest today...how is your vision today? Feeling any better on that end? I am also praying for you!!!
Posted 7/1/2013 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
Kortnie, glad you are ok, I wish I could really help you, all I can do is Pray, but I sure will do that! Peace

Larry ***
Posted 7/1/2013 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
My vision is still a Lil blurry the stupid Doctor I go to wanted to put me in just Benadryl and nothing for anxiety so I called and asked if I could still take the hydroxyzine he Saudi could but it scares me mixing medication like that I just can't wait till Wednesday to see the therapist hopefully she can help me I'm sick of this every day feeling like this I can't move off the couch without feeling sick :-( thank yous for the prayers and well wishes
Posted 7/2/2013 7:03 AM (GMT 0)
Always !

Larry ***
Posted 7/2/2013 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
Kortnie, check with a Pharmacist that you trust, I dont think theres a problem but check.

Larry ***
Posted 7/2/2013 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
I checked they told me I could only take one or the other so I just took the hydroxyzine thank you
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