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Still feel residual dizziness/anxiety when walking

Vince3789
Vince3789

Nothing as bad as earlier in the week from my walk on Tuesday. But, I was hyper focusing and over worrying about the dizziness and I think I gave myself more anxiety. 


I've been able to go for another walk yesterday and do chores around the house. But, everytime I feel slight dizziness or off balance, I think I'm going to be back in the hospital with another brain bleed/stroke. I thought I was over that. I hate that felt the dizziness!


I know that it will pass, I tell others to wait it out (anxiety), and they will get through it, I just don't get why I can't take my own advice!


I'm on meds, I'm healthier than I was a year and half ago, why can't I believe in myself the way I believe in others???


Even though I've been hyper thinking, I've been opening up to my girlfriend, talking with her anytime it stresses me too much, so I'm getting the feelings out and not blowing up at her. Which I'm so happy about.


I just really thought, I worked to the point where I would rationalize and it goes away. I guess I still need to work on my patience...


Some days I wish I could have a couple of cigarettes (six years anniversary of quitting this month) and a beer (no alcohol for about 3 years) lol. 



Sorry for the intense post, I just needed to get my feelings out. 


Peace, love, and blessings to you all!!!

hyperpgal
hyperpgal
Is there any chance that you are having an inner ear issue? I'm just saying-because I've been sick for 2 weeks with vertigo and dizziness and it has turned out to be a killer ear infection. Of course it has kicked my anxiety into high gear--and I am remembering when I had a "nervous breakdown" years ago--but am now thinking I had vertigo then too...just a thought--antibiotic might kick it out. might try the "epley maneuver" (check youtube) to see if dizzy goes away.... and you can check yourself for stroke too...
Vince3789
Vince3789
I was wondering if my loud music (ever since I was like 13 and especially when I walk lol) could be the culprit. I turned my music down some on the walk yesterday and the walk was better. I also need to know every street or sidewalk isn't exactly level and take that into consideration too.

My ears never hurt, so I don't know.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
It's tough to have patience. Take it slow, take it easy. There's no rush. I know you wanted to get back to walking like before and losing a few pounds, but no one can lose weight that quickly (darn it!!! LoL).

Yeah, the inner ear thing could be happening. It's probably a good idea not to listen to very loud music that often. You don't want to get that ringing in your ears.... I even had to bring ear plugs or at least stuff some Kleenex in my ears for some concerts, even in my 20's.

Here's hoping you can find the patience. I know it's hard to be patient.
Vince3789
Vince3789
Yes, I’m taking it slow. Or, at least trying to.

Really wanted to lose this weight quickly, but my mental health is important too.

I’m going to start listening to the music at a lower volume.

Thank you, GirlinCalif I hope I find the patience too.

Peace, love, and blessings to you.
arfie
arfie
I still haven't solved the mystery of why it is so much easier to believe in others than myself, but I have noted that the more I share my faith in others, the more my self-confidence grows.

My favorite theory on why believing in others is so much easier is that when I believe in you, you're the one who has to do all the work and take all the responsibility. Of course it's easier to believe in you.

The more I believe in your results, the more radical acceptance I have of the heavy lifting involved. It ain't as easy as a just.

For what it's worth
Dizzy spells are a direct result of not eating enough. Anorexia refers to how often you eat, not how much you weigh. Balance in all things.
Icbrooks
Icbrooks
I thought I had an inner ear issue before because I was having constant balance problems. I wasnt sure if the balance was off due to anxiety or a health issue so i got it checked out. Doctor ruled out any inner ear problems. I suffer from panic attacks over my health constantly and i think one of the symptoms of my attacks are feeling like i cant walk straight without tipping over. I have recently tried going on zoloft to get rid of the attacks. Only been on it for a week and its rough but hoping it gets better. Hope it gets better for you as well. Keep talking on here.
Vince3789
Vince3789
Arfie I’m always grateful for your insight and tips. Thank you. Hope all is well. Peace and love.

Lcbrooks I think it’s an anxiety trigger for me, whenever I feel off balance. I hope it get better for you too. Peace and love.
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