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[geordie flower]

hi, this is my first post and i could really do with some help! nov06 i started suffering from dizziness almost 24/7 went to the docs and he told me it was an inner ear problem.I felt like i was drunk all the time wen i hadnt even had a drink, fnnily enogh tho it dissappears wen i have had alcohol! Then in dec06 i was at work wen a had a real bad dizzyspell, my heart was pounding thru my chest i couldnt stop shaking and i thort ia was dying i ended up in a and e and they told me it was a panic attack and to go home and rest. Its now may 2007 and i am still no better.Had appointment with ent specialist who said it was not inner ear prob. I have an almost constant anxious feeling inside, you know that feeling of apprehension wen u are waiting to ring the docs for test results or wen your a kid and youve done something wrong! im suffering from palpatations and get the shakes quite often, its like ive got a cloud hanging over me that i cant shift. I also seem to get involuntary muscle spasms which can happen anywhere on my body kind of like mini electric shock. am i going crazy or does anyone think it could be an anxiety problem? ive always been a natural born worrier and a pessimist so you can imagine i think ive got something seriously wrong with me! doc prescribed me anti depressants in feb but i decided against taking them id rather tackle whatever i have without meds if i can. thanks for listening x

[Jaco45er]

Hi Geordie

Welcome to NMP, :) I am sure you will find lots of good resource here.

Jaco

[groovygranny]

Hello geordie flower, :welcome: to you!

Nope, you're not going crazy and yep it probably is an anxiety problem -

lots of us here will understand just what you're experiencing so you'll get plenty of help and support !!

Pleased to meet you!

:flowers:

[geordie flower]

Thank you for the warm welcome, i hope to be a regular user of this site, its weird but my anxiety feelings seem to subside wen im on my pc, prob cos im not dwelling on them! thanks again x

[honeybee3939]

Hi Geordie

Welcome to NMP, its lovely to see you here, im sure you will get some great advice while making new friends on the way.:)

Take a look at the Symptoms, How to Cope and first step links too hun that are sittuated at the left hand side of this page theres some great info to help too.:)

Love
:hugs:
Andrea
xxxx

[trac67]

Hi,

Welcome to the forum, you will get a lot of good advice here and make some new friends

Take care

Trac xx

[nomorepanic]

Welcome aboard and lovely to see you here.

Have a good read of the website pages for reassurance and advice on how to cope etc.

You will also get some great support and advice here too.

[SANDYJANE]

hello and a big warm welcome


love sandy xx

[Piglet]

A big welcome to you! :yesyes:

Piglet :flowers:

[Lindalou64]

welcome,
all sounds to familiar,im sure you will find lots of info and friends here who can relate,best to ya...........Linda xx

[Pink Princess]

hi and welcome to the site, you will find a lot of good advice and support here and make many friends along the way. hope to talk soon, take kare xxxxxx

[Southern_Belle]

Hi Geordie,

Welcome to this friendly site. You will be surprised at how many people will be able to relate to you.

Laura :)

[Quiet-Lift]

Yo Geordie Flower...

You're NOT going mad. :wacko: You have the physical symptoms of extreme anxoiety which would be enough to alarm anyone. Try to not to worry about them too much if you can. Distract yourself in any way possible and try to keep up a steady and regular deep-breathing rhythm from time to time.
You have my admiration for trying to cope without the anti-depressants. I've had issues with these drugs for years and have been through numerous combinations at one time or another.
Ever read "Self-Help For Your Nerves" by Dr. Claire Weekes?

There's lots of support here, so be welcome and look after yourself.

Best wishes:hugs:

[belle]

Hi and welcome :)

I can sympathise with your inner ear problem as i suffer with bouts of dizziness too! Do you take medication for it?

x

[geordie flower]

hiya bluebell, the doc gave me cinnarazine for my dizziness which are actually travel sickness tablets, i got them on prescription but you can buy them over the counter, i found them to be quite effective. hope this helps tracey :) xxx

[geordie flower]

hiya allan59, thanks for yor advice i do find deep slow breathing helps me i think its cos im focusing on something else and not my anxiety! hope yor well :) tracey x

[Quiet-Lift]

Hi Geordie Flower

Thanks for your reply.

Nice to know your doing these things and I'm glad they are helping.
I must remeber to do them more often myself, especially when I'm stressed or upset about something.:wacko:

Peace and Goodwill:)