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Posted 1/7/2017 4:42 AM (GMT 0)
For the past 2 days whenever I try to sleep I lay down then I feel my body sort of down shift I guess( no other way to describe it) it happens like 2 or 3 more times and each time I do feel a bit dizzy/lightheaded and it lasts maybe 5 or 6 seconds then when I'm about to go to sleep I feel a rush and I wake up, any thoughts on what it could be. On a side not I also get a little lightheaded throughout the day. I'm 33 it has happened in the past but never to this extend and by that I mean the number of times per night it happens pretty much every time I try to wind down for the night and the number of times I get dizzy. Usually only happened like once a month and I would only get dizzy once.
Posted 1/7/2017 4:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Harry,

Check out this link:

/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnic_jerk

You may want to do further research into low blood pressure or labyrinthitis to help explain the daytime dizziness. Most of this stuff is transitory, and shouldn't be concerning.

Cheers.
Posted 1/7/2017 9:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

First of all welcome to the forum.

It does sound like low blood pressure I get the same symptoms and I do have low blood pressure I would mention these symptoms the next time you are at your doctors.

Hibee
Posted 1/7/2017 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your disturbing symptom. It can be confusing trying to determine what is anxiety...and what could be from a medical root cause...

...so, I agree that consulting your doctor to rule out any physical reason for the dizziness is your first step.

Then, if this does turn out to be anxiety related, come on back for support and helpful suggestions.

Best wishes,

S.C.
Posted 1/7/2017 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
I'd talk to your doctor just to see if there's any suggestions he can provide medically for that, although I'm sure it's benign, I'd double check!

Like SC said, if it is in fact anxiety related, there are a plethora of coping skills in our resources tab that can help you relax, especially during bedtime to calm your body and mind.
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