Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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stevebo
stevebo
its been a day to day thing i have not been sleeping that well and also feel not good. I take .375 of klonopin morning and evening and have since 2008 surgery for a fib. I have been able to do things but feel head symptoms and like i am dizzy but not a spinning type of thing. I feel down and almost depressed feeling however i play golf but it doesn't seem to get any better. anyone offer suggestions out there thanks appreciate it
stillearning57
stillearning57
First I'd get a physical if you haven't had one in the past year and bring up any symptoms you may be having. Then, assuming all is well, the feeling of lightheadedness is certainly a symptom of anxiety. I get it A LOT. Anxiety and depression often go hand in hand. Maybe you can try to figure out what the anxiety is about. Feeling anxious all the time is enough to make you feel depressed. It's good that you are being active though - that helps burn off some of that anxious energy. I hope you feel better soon. - stillearning57
deleted_user
deleted_user
The insomnia and depression and anxiety like to all go together...like they are best friends or something..wherever you go I go. Tackling the depression is the key and will make the other two back off. Stillearning is right, first make sure no other physical issue at play then possibly an anti-depressant but be sure you do some research on the med vs no med issue and the boards have a lot of opinions for both sides.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Being that you have had A Fib before I would get the phyiscal as suggested by first reply.

Then, work your way to anxiety/depression.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
I agree with having a physical to rule out changes.

Then, remember that anxiety can be lessened with staying hydrated, as mild dehydration can bring on the light headedness.
stevebo
stevebo
thanks for everyones thoughts i went out golfing today and even though shaky at first i played and played well and after seem too feel a little better. I did set up a physical with my doctor and I will give him my whole story. I am lucky i can email him and he almost always answers back quickly
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