hello everyone - i am new to this forum and am hoping that some of you may be able to shed some light on my situation. i have dealt with anxiety for years, and after the birth of my daughter several years ago, experienced terrible post-partum anxiety. i have never been officially diagnosed with panic disorder, but have visited an amazing therapist here and there during particularly stressful, challenging times and both my dad and brother tend towards anxiety. Anyway, almost a year ago i began having these 'episodes' that include 'dizziness' (not room spinning, but an almost light headed feeling with a wooshing sensation when i turn my head, etc), sometimes with a feeling of pressure in my eyes and face/head accompanied by a spacey feeling - almost feels like the sensation when you hold your breath for an extended period of time..i don't feel that i am as sharp cognitively, a more difficult time following/concentrating on things,and visually, things look slightly diffrent - soo difficult to describe...the thing is, when i have these episodes, it is not related to feeling particularly anxious or panicky - they just come out of nowhere, sometimes daily, sometimes i'll go for several days without one. I have had mri's, ct scans, an ekg, visited the ent, everything you can imagine and everything comes back normal. It seems that anxiety could not possibly cause these symptoms...could it? and without feeling like i'm anxious when i have them? these episodes last anywhere from 15-25 minutes at a time and of course i end up feeling very anxious when i get them. they start with a strange feeling - almost like a hiccup in my brain - i know this all sounds so bizarre, but like i said, it is very difficult to articulate. iwonder if anyone ever feels these sensations without obvious anxiety...and if so, why? i so hope to receive some feedback as i am so frustrated, saddened, and frankly afraid. my best to all of you.