Boaty feeling

[DavidJ85]

Today I feel like Im on a boat, every thing is moving left to right and up and down like on a boat and it's horrible, bringing on a headache and sweat too

Anyone else get this I cant work like this :(

[honeybee3939]

Hi David

This is very common with anxiety i get it too.......This may help from the Symptoms section of the forum.........

Dizziness or light-headedness


What you feel:
You feel suddenly light-headed, woozy or dizzy. This is sometimes accompanied by a feeling that you might faint or pass out. It also may feel as though you are walking on a boat, or that the floor seems to move up and down and it's hard to balance. You may also have difficulty placing your feet because your perception of the ground or floor may be wrong. In some cases it may seem that even though you are standing on a firm floor, the floor may be vibrating or moving.

This is a very common feeling that most sufferers get. It’s usually as a result of hyperventilation but also of intense fear and the adrenalin hit.

Feeling faint is very worrying and very frightening. You feel as though you are going to pass out or the whole world seems to be spinning and you cannot focus on anything. Your vision is blurred and this causes more Panic as you are now ‘sure’ that you will pass out or collapse.

Even when you convince yourself that you will not faint, the feeling of un-steadiness or dizziness remains. This feeling can go on for minutes or hours and there seems to be no end to it.
What causes this:

This symptom has a few variations. Some people may experience a sudden head rush feeling, which goes almost as quickly as it comes. As long as the individual doesn’t react with more fear, the symptom will come and go and will vary in frequency from a number of times per day, to a few times a month.

Another variation includes a constant state of unbalance, spinning, wooziness, fogginess and so on. Often it is accompanied by a feeling that you may pass out (some people do, however, that’s not common).

This symptom has a few causes. It could be from a blood sugar imbalance, hyperventilation (not getting enough oxygen) or an inner ear or ear pressure condition.
This is a common symptom and sometimes an individual can experience both forms, and at different times.

There are tests available that can accurately identify a blood sugar imbalance, however, most often this isn’t the main cause. Typically, those with anxiety disorder have their blood sugar levels within the safe range when tested. However, long periods without eating may aggravate the condition because blood sugar levels may drop too low because of not eating. It’s important to eat regular wholesome and natural food so that the fluctuations in blood sugar remain in the normal range.

If you are experiencing this symptom, having medical tests may be beneficial - certainly, to rule out any other cause.

If your symptom is a result of hyperventilation, deliberately deep slow breathing will reduce and even eliminate this symptom. While deep relaxation will help to diminish and eliminate most symptoms, I found that this symptom is one that hangs on the longest, and is the least responsive to immediate counter action. However, regular exercise provided me with results though not immediate.

Try to steady your breathing and sit quietly somewhere so that you can concentrate on it. The more you Panic and worry, the worse you will feel.

Try to occupy and distract your mind with something so you don’t focus on the dizziness and if necessary sit down for a while to help get your balance back.

As with all symptoms, when the nervous system gets sufficient rest, this symptom will diminish and eventually subside.

Spaciness (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2696)

Light Headed (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2951)

dizzyness (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6366)

Off balance and dizzy (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=310)

Love
:hugs:
Andrea
xxxx

[DavidJ85]

Ah I tell you what it's so horrible

I've just started a new job and I'm here now but cant concentrate due to this boaty feeling, I have to keep sitting back and closing my eyes

I was fine yesterday here but now it's horrible....help :(

[honeybee3939]

Hi David

Can you have a little walk around to take your mind off it? Try and remember its only your thoughts that are making you feel like this, try to distract yourself from your thoughts, If you can make sums in your head or count colours on items to distract yourself, try some breathing exercises too they will help.

Love
:hugs:
Andrea
xxxxx

[DavidJ85]

Sometimes I can feel fine then it comes back worse...grrrr!

[nomorepanic]

I had mine for years - drove me mad and in time it went.

Distraction is the key and try to keep busy so you don't think about it.

[DavidJ85]

I love this site, thanks guys! Will keep u all posted on my latest symptoms as they come lol!

[looking4answers]

Happens to me all the time..especially when i go riding around.I don't have any problems until I stop and then the ground seems to catch up with me also when scanning my security camera around does it too...gives me the creeps but think its got alot to do with inner ear and eyes..anxiety can enhance these too but think its more inner ear thing.

[DavidJ85]

Yea I might get my inner ears looked at but wouldnt know where to go?

[Cindy]

Hey David
I agree distraction is the best.Be strong my friend

I hope it goes away soon.Hey and congrats on the new job thats great

[funky chick]

hi David i too get tht horrid feeling you discribe try distract know it hard but it will help we tune into things to much and anx rises then. please take care thinking of you love Gail xxxxx:hugs: