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Posted 12/22/2013 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hey so I've been feeling really light headed and like I got pressure in my head I'm used to chest pain but this is new and I'm so scared idk what to do. I'm in paxil 20mg I'm just so scared idk if this is normal or not
Posted 12/22/2013 4:16 AM (GMT 0)
Please read several of the other posts about head pressure, it will help you to not be afraid , Peace.

Larry ***
Posted 12/22/2013 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi jesslara and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of this new symptom popping up on you.;(

Can I ask if this is a new Rx for you? Often the start up effects can cause this to happen...or even a bump in dosage.

Of course, this is often just a common anxiety symptom as well.

What if anything do you do as far as self-help techniques? We have a lot of great ones here:Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I



Doing the breathing exercises can be especially important when dealing with dizzy/lightheadedness.

The Progressive Muscle Relaxation may be a good one for the head pressure. (stress relief exercises link)

Give them a try, and see if you find relief.

Keep posting with us as well. We are here to understand and support!!

Scaredy Cat

Posted 12/22/2013 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
I get head pressure all the time and when it first started happening it freaked me out. I had a brain MRI done and had my eyes checked out because a lot of the pressure is over one of my eyes. Still normal. So, I have nothing left to do except assume its anxiety. :/ Anxiety has SO many weird physical symptoms!
Posted 12/22/2013 11:33 PM (GMT 0)
It's just so scary and then I'm always getting numb on either side of my face or arm. I try the breathing exercise and it don't work and I've been on my pills for about 6 months. I have health anxiety and I'm always scared that it's something serious and it's going to kill me
Posted 12/23/2013 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
Mam none of us are exactly alike but there are enough similarity's to be able to relate to each other, I bet I
have read over 100 posts just like yours in the last 6 months, yes they all thought the doctors were missing
something and it was going to kill them. "The sooner you accept the reality of this condition the sooner you
can go back to a life style you once were happy with". This is why I suggested you spend some time reading
other peoples posts, so you would realize you were not alone, also there are other resources here than breathing, and different ways to try the breathing. One last thing A&P have never killed anyone ever, you
will not be the first, Please try just a little harder with the breathing and other distractions that are offered.

Larry ***
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