Constant movement

[Jules31]

My dizziness is still really bad and with it I'm getting a feeling as though I'm constantly moving. It's kind of like being on a boat and bobbing up and down or backwards and forwards. It makes me feel quite faint sometimes and as though I will fall over.

I was just wondering if anyone else gets this. I seem to have it 24/7 and am so worried. Is this anxiety?

Jules

[twister]

Hi Jules

It could be anxiety or it could be an inner-ear infection - this causes you to lose your balance and feel dizzy. It is easily cured - see your doctor for his diagnosis.

[Jules31]

It's not an inner ear infection. Have had it for months and months but it's worse now. Dr said it's anxiety before but I have a hard time believing. Just wondered if any one else got it and it was anxiety. It never seems to ease for me even when I'm calm.

[Laurie28]

Jules,

I had this for a few days (I was feeling quite stressed at the time) and I can honestly it is one of the worst anxiety symptoms i have experienced. All I can say is that it went away when i was not so stressed. have you tried some relaxation methods??

Lucky

[nomorepanic]

Jules

Sorry to put a downer on things but I had the dizziness for years. It was relentless and I always felt dizzy. They sent me to see a neurologist, and ear specialist and numerous doctor's visits.

Mine just went as I got used to the panic and anxiety and gradually I only felt it occasionally. Nowadays I only get it when I am overtired or stressed.

There is no easy answer to it I am afraid apart from all the relaxation exercises that are recommended on this site and the breathing techniques.

It took me a long time to accept it was panic cos it was there all day every day so I know how you feel.

You must keep going and try to practice relaxation. In time it will subside.

Nicola

[Meg]

Hi Jules ,

This is really common and is often complained about as being so difficult to shift.

How much exercise and or real relaxation are you managing to do. Some people said it shifted when they changed their pace and either did vigorous exercise or deep relaxation.
How long has it been statiic now ?


Meg

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[sadie]

Hi Jules,

Dont worry, there is nothing serious wrong with you, It is just anxiety. I know because I used to get the exact same sensations all the time and still do to an extent. The more you worry about it the worse it will get and that will be why you feel you have it 24/7. See it for what it is and nothing more and believe me it will get less and less severe. I get it sometimes and just carry on the best I can and try not to think to much about it. Dizziness of the lightheaded type is anxiety and if the room is spinning around then thats when its a ear problem. Dont worry it will pass.

Take care.


sadie

[Jules31]

I've had these feelings now for over a year but they have been really bad over the last month or so.

Jules

[Jennifer]

Dizzyness... yes I have too. When I am sitting, I feel like I'm on a boat. I just started getting the anxiety disorder again after a 3 yr. hiatus!! I remember three years ago going to several drs. including an ear specialist. Went through all kinds of testing, hearing, etc. At the end of the tests the drs. says "well, I am prescribing valuim it's great for dizzyness, but nothing is wrong w/ your ears. Later I realized that he presc. me valuim for the anxiety disorder I didn't know I had but he realized it at first meeting. The dizzyness goes hand and hand I'm afraid. Try not to concentrate on it or it makes you sick!!
It really stinks.

[irbuds]

Hi,

I am new to these boards!! i have been looking around for answers as to my problems.

I have a few questions in addition to feeling dizzy which for me is intermitent I also feel off balance. Its a horrid sensation that I am not entirely steady and it freaks me out. It is there 24/7.

Can u relate to this? I also get the intermitent feeling that either i or the room is moving a little it can almost make me feel disorientated and not sure exactly were I am in space.

I can also feel like the ground is bouncing a little and my balance then feels worse which will then trigger me to feel like I am going to pass out. Which I never ever have done!

Please reply I am sooooooooo desperate to hear from others in the same mess as me.

Thanks