head pressure feel like passing out....

So I am a very anxiety ridden person since my dad dropped dead in front of me 10 years ago of a heart attack. I am over weight so I constantly think I am going to have a heart attack, stroke or everything else under the sun and I am going to die. I am so scared. Recently my Dr put me on metformin to help me loose weight. Since then I have been having weird head pressure and ringing in my ears and feel like I am going to pass out. I keep thinking I have a brain tumor or something. I haven't called the dr because I am hoping it has something to do with my anxiety. I am so tired of feeling this way for 10 years now. I am only 33 and cant stand the thought of living the rest of my life like I have over the last 10 years. I also have developed eye floaters and started wearing glasses about a year ago. I am going to counseling but it doesn't seem to be helping yet. Does weird head pressure and feeling like I am going to pass out have anything to do with the meds I am taking, or anxiety, or should I go see my dr.

Thank you for your quick answer. I will contact my dr. I just feel like my drs get tired of my worry and always thinking something is wrong. I just wish I could feel normal again like I did 10 years ago before my dad died

Hi Angie and welcome.

I am so sorry to hear of the trauma of your dad's passing. It is understandable how this could trigger anxiety!

Have you thought about the treatment option of CBT/therapy for managing your anxiety?  This can be especially beneficial for those suffering health related anxiety.

Self help is another great option...and we have an excellent Resource section at the top of our main page here in the forum.

You could give some of the coping skills and relaxation exercises a try and see if they provide relief.

I hope that you will feel better soon, and keep posting with us and allow us to be of support to you.:)

Scaredy Cat