Anxiety Support Group
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Hello, I am a long time poster, having odd symptoms from anxiety for many years.
My symptoms appear to come and go.
One symptom, that has been causing me a HUGE disturbance the past month, is that I am extremely light sensitive.
It becomes severe when I use the computer, watch TV, smart phonte. or go into a bright store. etc..
The sensation I get, in my eyes sometimes when looking at a computer or so on, feels almost like the sensation you might get if you put on a pair of glasses that are to strong. Or like my eyes are having a seizure, if I may say it that way. It only lasts a briefly though, but I do have to quickly look away. Then I become VERY anxious! (I have had this before at times, but just here and there.)
However I started a new job 6 weeks ago, it consists of constant computer use, for the entire day, checking patient's in and out, billing and so on, so the symptom has affected me daily now.
In addition I got new bifocal glasses, I am looking up and down from the computer screen 8 hours daily, working long hours, driving a long distance to and from work, as well as driving 100 miles a week, to my daughters to visit. I am very tired! Could this just be eye strain??
At any rate, I am now anxious all the time, dread going to work, because it is so difficult for me to do my job, with this eye disorder, then becoming anxious, I can't even think. The more I worry about it, the worse it seems to get, and the more anxious I get.
I asked my family dr, he is sending me to an eye specialist next week, stating it does not sound like a symptom of anxiety. So, now I am anxious about that too.
Any input is welcome, thanks Patty
My symptoms appear to come and go.
One symptom, that has been causing me a HUGE disturbance the past month, is that I am extremely light sensitive.
It becomes severe when I use the computer, watch TV, smart phonte. or go into a bright store. etc..
The sensation I get, in my eyes sometimes when looking at a computer or so on, feels almost like the sensation you might get if you put on a pair of glasses that are to strong. Or like my eyes are having a seizure, if I may say it that way. It only lasts a briefly though, but I do have to quickly look away. Then I become VERY anxious! (I have had this before at times, but just here and there.)
However I started a new job 6 weeks ago, it consists of constant computer use, for the entire day, checking patient's in and out, billing and so on, so the symptom has affected me daily now.
In addition I got new bifocal glasses, I am looking up and down from the computer screen 8 hours daily, working long hours, driving a long distance to and from work, as well as driving 100 miles a week, to my daughters to visit. I am very tired! Could this just be eye strain??
At any rate, I am now anxious all the time, dread going to work, because it is so difficult for me to do my job, with this eye disorder, then becoming anxious, I can't even think. The more I worry about it, the worse it seems to get, and the more anxious I get.
I asked my family dr, he is sending me to an eye specialist next week, stating it does not sound like a symptom of anxiety. So, now I am anxious about that too.
Any input is welcome, thanks Patty
I have to regularly get my eyes checked for glaucoma. Many eye conditions are treatable in today's world, assuming you have eye issues.
You might also consider seeing a neurologist. We are learning that there are many conditions more common than we once thought. I've heard that Alan Alda has Asperger's, for example. A symptom of dyspraxia, something I have, is an over-sensitivity to light and trouble with eye movements and focusing. You may want to look it up, or simply Google your eye issues. Knowledge is power.
I so hope this situation is resolved as soon as possible. And I hope you are able to have a good day.
and I would be tired if I were staring at a computer all day and doing that kind of driving. can you take short breaks throughout the day? get up...walk around..do some eye exercises, stretch?
good luck! I hope it all gets better soon!
Yes, it could just be eye strain. One of the best solutions is to take the breaks you are entitled to (probably 10 min. in the morning, 10 min. in the afternoon and 30 minutes at lunch) as well as turning away from your computer screen and stretching every 20 minutes or so - just 30 seconds or so..
Here are some good tips. The one I've heard to be most successful is getting an anti-glare screen for your computer.
http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Eye-Strain-While-Working-at-a-Computer