Zim
24-07-15, 19:43
Hi all,
Hope you're all doing well.
I am a relatively new member on NMP and if you have come across any of my threads, you will know that I am currently suffering from an array of visual disturbances which began after an extremely stressful period of my life.
I have been attempting to ignore my symptoms to the best of my ability for a few weeks now but today is just one of those days (I know we all have them). I have been working 9-5 every day and going to the gym Monday, Wednesday and Friday to keep myself active. During these activities, my mind is usually distracted enough to allow me to overlook these symptoms.
However, walking home from work today, I paid extra attention to my floaters and it seemed like there were more than previously. The weird shapes that they make always freak me out if I pay attention to them (which I shouldn't but sometimes I can't help it). There are hundreds of 'worm-like' strands made up of cells, intersecting with one another. One cluster has about 20 overlapping each other and it looks like a complete mess.
Anyway, I'm now sat at home with nothing to distract me and my 'visual snow' as some people call it is extremely noticeable. Everything in my vision is constantly shimmering and vibrating. Patterns are really bad. It's like fuzzy static on a TV which is always there but is much worse when it gets darker. I can even see it when I close my eyes. I know these are physical symptoms and I also know that they have been brought on by a combination of health anxiety, heightened awareness and adrenaline levels.
I'm not looking for people to tell me whether I have a brain tumour or something because I know I don't and that it's just the anxiety. Just felt like venting some of my frustration on here today because it's hitting me hard at this very moment. I also thought I would ask if anybody else has this 'visual static' and if they got it during/after their onset of anxiety/panic and if so, did it calm down as your anxiety reduced?
Almost finished week 3 of my course of 50mg Sertraline antidepressants. The Sertraline, starting at the gym, reading books on anxiety and getting out as much as possible seem to be working well in conjunction, reducing the number of bad days slowly but surely. Can't wait to start my CBT sessions. :yesyes:
I am determined to beat this.
Really feel like I need a hug though. Haha. :bighug1:
Hope you're all doing well.
I am a relatively new member on NMP and if you have come across any of my threads, you will know that I am currently suffering from an array of visual disturbances which began after an extremely stressful period of my life.
I have been attempting to ignore my symptoms to the best of my ability for a few weeks now but today is just one of those days (I know we all have them). I have been working 9-5 every day and going to the gym Monday, Wednesday and Friday to keep myself active. During these activities, my mind is usually distracted enough to allow me to overlook these symptoms.
However, walking home from work today, I paid extra attention to my floaters and it seemed like there were more than previously. The weird shapes that they make always freak me out if I pay attention to them (which I shouldn't but sometimes I can't help it). There are hundreds of 'worm-like' strands made up of cells, intersecting with one another. One cluster has about 20 overlapping each other and it looks like a complete mess.
Anyway, I'm now sat at home with nothing to distract me and my 'visual snow' as some people call it is extremely noticeable. Everything in my vision is constantly shimmering and vibrating. Patterns are really bad. It's like fuzzy static on a TV which is always there but is much worse when it gets darker. I can even see it when I close my eyes. I know these are physical symptoms and I also know that they have been brought on by a combination of health anxiety, heightened awareness and adrenaline levels.
I'm not looking for people to tell me whether I have a brain tumour or something because I know I don't and that it's just the anxiety. Just felt like venting some of my frustration on here today because it's hitting me hard at this very moment. I also thought I would ask if anybody else has this 'visual static' and if they got it during/after their onset of anxiety/panic and if so, did it calm down as your anxiety reduced?
Almost finished week 3 of my course of 50mg Sertraline antidepressants. The Sertraline, starting at the gym, reading books on anxiety and getting out as much as possible seem to be working well in conjunction, reducing the number of bad days slowly but surely. Can't wait to start my CBT sessions. :yesyes:
I am determined to beat this.
Really feel like I need a hug though. Haha. :bighug1: