caledonianblues
09-10-12, 19:54
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum so thought I would introduce myself.
I stumbled across this website whilst making the classic mistake of using Google to try and self-diagnose whatever condition is causing my symptoms. I'm unsure at this stage if my symptoms are caused by panic or anxiety, but I suspect they are.
Over the last 3 or 4 years (could be longer) I have noticed that I spend a lot of time feeling generally 'not great', and worrying about whether or not I actually have a physical / genuine medical condition. My symptoms are pretty consistent. Very rarely does a day go by where I don't feel light-headed. I have never fainted or passed out, but often feel as though I could.
I should clarify that I never feel dizzy or experience any sensations of imbalance. My light-headedness is more of a visual feeling, e.g. I feel as though I have to concentrate to process what I am seeing and my brain feels foggy. Sometimes I feel as though I am just observing, almost as though I am inside my head looking out. Hard to explain.
My other main symptom is one of a social nature, in that I tend to avoid social situations if I can. For example, I will make excuses for not going out with friends if I think when I am out there is a chance I might start to feel anxious about being out. I guess this is because quite often, when I am out, I feel anxious, as though I just want to get back home. There is no rational explanation for this.
I have never really discussed any of this with my GP but I have a telephone consultation book for later this week. I just thought I would post my story on here in the hope that someone might have an explanation.
Sorry for rambling on and thanks for taking the time to read.
Regards,
David :)
I'm new to the forum so thought I would introduce myself.
I stumbled across this website whilst making the classic mistake of using Google to try and self-diagnose whatever condition is causing my symptoms. I'm unsure at this stage if my symptoms are caused by panic or anxiety, but I suspect they are.
Over the last 3 or 4 years (could be longer) I have noticed that I spend a lot of time feeling generally 'not great', and worrying about whether or not I actually have a physical / genuine medical condition. My symptoms are pretty consistent. Very rarely does a day go by where I don't feel light-headed. I have never fainted or passed out, but often feel as though I could.
I should clarify that I never feel dizzy or experience any sensations of imbalance. My light-headedness is more of a visual feeling, e.g. I feel as though I have to concentrate to process what I am seeing and my brain feels foggy. Sometimes I feel as though I am just observing, almost as though I am inside my head looking out. Hard to explain.
My other main symptom is one of a social nature, in that I tend to avoid social situations if I can. For example, I will make excuses for not going out with friends if I think when I am out there is a chance I might start to feel anxious about being out. I guess this is because quite often, when I am out, I feel anxious, as though I just want to get back home. There is no rational explanation for this.
I have never really discussed any of this with my GP but I have a telephone consultation book for later this week. I just thought I would post my story on here in the hope that someone might have an explanation.
Sorry for rambling on and thanks for taking the time to read.
Regards,
David :)