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Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, often precipitated by the fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which there is no easy means of escape. As a result, sufferers of agoraphobia may avoid public and/or unfamiliar places. In severe cases, the sufferer may become confined to their home, experiencing difficulty traveling from this "safe place."

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sobe
sobe
I just posted over in the menopause section that I have been so lightheaded lately. More so than usual.
It's impossible for me to figure out whether this is because of my agoraphobia, or is it menopause or is it because I had the H1N1 shot two days ago. (I have not felt sick at all, my arm is a bit tender but that's it)

I am very discouraged with being so lightheaded all the time, it makes me scared to go out on my own and do stuff as I honestly feel as if I am going to fall down at any minute. Even sitting on the couch, I'm experiencing waves of lightheadedness. This is getting stupid.

Does anyone else experience this?
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This was my main physical symptom last year, vertigo and lightheadedness all the time for over two years. I can't tell you what your's is from, but I feel your pain. It's so debilitating and there's just no getting away from it. And yes it is scary as hell going out and feeling like your going to fall over at any moment. I get it all the time still, especially when I'm out in a store or in the car. Mine stems from anxiety, (at least that's what the docs told me after than ran countless torture tests and couldn't come up with any physical reasons for my condition).

Give it a few more days as it may just be a reaction from your flu shot. If you're still feeling it I'd go see your doc to rule out menopause issues or maybe an inner ear problem. I've been through all the tests for it, so if you have any questions feel free to drop me a line.

Take care and relax! ;o)
Kim
sobe
sobe
I was afraid it is from my anxiety which has been at an all time high and is not coming down.
I've been tested for this so many times, as I've been lightheaded for so long but the last months it seems worse than ever. Dang.
Glad to hear I'm not the only one as I am getting convinced at times that I am truly going crazy.
(((((((hugs))))))) and thanks so much for sharing