Need help??

I have static in my vision constantly, and i'm dizzy. to me, it sounds like a brain tumor. This all started when I had an anxiety attack, and the dizziness is only when im anxious. is it possible for anxiety to affect my vision? I started noticing it when I started paying extra attention to myself to see if anything was wrong
-I was recently diagnosed with severe anxiety when I went to the doctor and got dizzy at the doctor, have went to the eye doctor he said everything was fine.

My vision tends to get a little fuzzier when My anxiety is up. I also flashes of white or blue light. My eye dr said its normal with anxiety and my eyes are fine other than normal changes with aging.

Hi Shay

Yes anxiety can cause vision problems and make you feel dizzy.

I am pleased you have been to the doctor and he has gave you the all clear which does indicate that your symptoms are down to your anxiety. Health anxiety can really take over your life and it is easy to get stuck in the vicious cycles of health anxiety as it is very similar to OCD.

You need to address your anxiety issues and the best way to do this is by doing some CBT or Mindfulness which your doctor should know all about so go and speak with them about getting a referral.

Hibee

Hi Shay,

Sorry you are experiencing these symptoms and worry.:(

Here is an excerpt from Anxiety Centre's comprehensive list of anxiety symptoms...

Sight (anxiety symptoms associated with the eyes and sight):

• Distorted, foggy, or blurred vision
• Dry, watery or itchy eyes
• Eye tricks, seeing things our of the corner of your eye that isn’t there, stars, flashes
• Eyes sensitive to light
• Spots in the vision
• Flashing lights when eyes are closed
• Your depth perception feels wrong

...as you can see, vision is affected in many ways!

If you continue to worry about health anxiety, and are suffering panic attacks, please see your doctor about getting help in the possible form of medication and/or therapy. There is help and hope!

Scaredy Cat

P.,

I have had a few 'grey area' episodes myself...it can be hard to distinguish betwee the two.

It can also be co-morbid...anxiety with migraine, since it is a scary thing to go through, and we are in general in a susceptible state from feeling unwell

S.C.