I had asked about dizziness before but I think its caused by anxiety?

Question

Suffering from depression and anxiety and its horrible. This year has been rough. I have lost my job, last living grandmother,financial troubles what else? I think though I am depressed. Already been to DR. and counselor but they just want to put you on drugs. I dont want that but you think the anxiety and depression causes the slight dizziness? Cannot wait until I'm over all this. Have a hard time letting go of emotions always have, think maybe that could be problem too. Just feel sad alot, I have a loving family, three boys and loving wife just wish these feelings of sadness and anxiety would go away. It has been 6 mos when it started any one been through this and any down to earth advise? thank you for any replys:)

Answer 1

Yes, anxiety can cause a person to feel they are experiencing a multitude of health related problems. I'm not going to get into what antidepressant medications could possibly do for you, since you've already decided not to take them. Since you've decided not to take anit-depressant medication, you leave yourself no other option but to resolve this issue on you own, you're just going to have to except the fact that you are doing this to yourself. YOU"ve chosen to let your mind spend the greater part of its time focused on what YOU feel is wrong with your life. YOU look at everything that happens as personal, when much of what you've experienced happens to just about everyone around you. If you've lost your job, you're going to have financial troubles. It's the natural order of things and happens to every person and family when one of the earners becomes unemployed, or if they have bad spending habits. The loss of loved ones is also something many people experience. When it is due to age, or health issues related to age, it is considered normal, and part of life. When a death is untimely, it is much more difficult, but something many people experience and have to find resolve with.

You MUST tell yourself that you won't focus on everything you feel is negative in your life. You must avoid the urge (break the habit) to feel sorry for yourself or see yourself as someone whose life is filled with tragedy. YOU are the only one who can break the cycle of not letting go of emotions. YOU NEED TO FOCUS ON WHAT'S RIGHT IN YOUR LIFE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE THINGS BETTER. You need to stop focusing so much on yourself. You need to look at other people and realize that many of them have been through much of what you're going through and more, and realize the only difference between them and you is that they mourn, feel bad, suffer, get depressed, worry, and then they move on. They are not less caring or tougher than you. They are simply people who have fought the habit of focusing on every negative aspect of their lives and realized that not moving foward not only hurts themselves, it hurt the people around them they care for, love, and have every reason to be happy for.

Change your mind. Change your life. Love everything you do have. Focus on WHAT YOU CAN DO to make things better.

Answer 2

You want some down to earth advice...well that's hard, because without the meds ( i don't use them either and i have the same problems ) something different works for everyone...here are a few minor things...cut back on caffeine...( would be surprised how much that helped ) go for walks once a day, by yourself or with the family...music..big mood enhancer...relaxation and breathing...constant positive reinforcement, things will be fine, things will be great, everything happens for a reason..I've got a great family, we can do this together...even if your not a chocolate eater..a small bit each day, preferably dark...it's not only an antioxidant, but a mood enhancer...since your not working, focus your love and attention on the kids, this may be one of the only chances you get..think of that as a positive..other than that, talk talk talk, let your feelings and emotions out, often times not only does it help you get over the pain, but eases the anxiety..as for the dizziness..that is a big sign of anxiety..but blood pressure, allergies, and low blood sugar can also cause the same thing.

Answer 3

Well, you're right- it is the anxiety more than the depression.

I had a lot of stuff happen to me last year- when I would get a little upset or mad, I would feel really dizzy to the pint where I tought I was going to faint or just fall back or forward so hard...kind of like blacking out.

Take the time to allow yourself to cry if you need. It worked for me. I don't know if you are one of those guys who don't like to show your emotions, but it's okay to cry if you need to.

When you go throuh something as traumatic as you have, it will take some time. Maybe even talk to your wife about it. Express to her that you don't need criticism, just an ear and then a hug.

Take care of yourself, you have a family to be strong for. This is not meant to add any pressure of any kind.

Answer 4

Look into fasting dude, water only. It helped me. Spend a day or two eating prunes then next two days pass all it out then go for a good old 7 days on water only. I read about it in here, it does miracles will fix stuff you didn't know about. I can't go for more than a week but I am working on it. 20 days would be better, or till you get hungry again and your tongue clears out. It means body got done with the cleaning. Some clinics they'll have you on it for 60 days but they cost money. I am building gradually, every three months I'll have a go at it. A week is my longest, I did it 3 times, each time I felt 5 years younger or more. Hey if you are on medication, I am not sure. It's safe for anyone that needs no meds. Search it on the net.

Answer 5

Hey without antidepressant pill's your talking a life of anxiety and depression.Have you tried antidepressant's before?And have they worked for you?Some people have been cured from the same symptons.Dizziness is caused by alot of thing's could be postatrum-depression/ post-natal depression/baby blue's,dizziness due to a really hot day!!anxious about an upcoming event.I've been through it and it's getting worse without medication.Even if you dont need help.Thats a factor you shouldn't refuse.If you want to get better then you should try antidepressant's they do wonder's.Please dont leave this till it become's worse.You will regret it if you hesitate to get help.tell your wife about it and dont hesitate to get help even if a friend of closest family seek help for you.I know it take's time to heal,but you will soon realize that it was good in the end and you will feel much better that you are not depressed and sad.You have a family of your own im sure your wife will feel pretty sad for you since you are not living life how you should be.Take the time to talk to her about your feeling's and she will help you get through it.In the meantime take alot of rest and relax.Do something you enjoy.Hope this is helpful to you.Good luck and take care!

Answer 6

I know how you feel ...me i have post traumatic stress disorder with anciety attack.....It is horrible..I wish i can help you but i need help myself...I see a therapist and i join some groups..and i see the pysch every month for the medication....I take hydroxziline, wellbruten, elavils and Ambien for sleep...like you say they put you on drugs....It has been hard...i have been on medication for over 2 years..yes i do get dizzy at times and i can't wait till i be drug free. ..yes, i have hard times telling my domestic violence story and cry all the time, and hate myself for letting this man do this to me. the medicine i take is now not working I can't sleep or i just wake up too early.I get out of breath alot like my breathing is not enough Iv'e gained weight i cry most of the time. Good luck with this very slow healing condition. We think we have it bad and always there is someone worst then we.....

Answer 7

Yes, I am familiar with that , the symtoms can be so many things, aches , pains, dizziness, feeling exhasted, wanting to sleep all the time. There is so many of them. When we have finacial problems it is especially hard . You are lucky to have a family that is loving and is there with you. If I was you I would definately try the drugs there are some new ones that work very well. You could do it just till your situation improves,

Answer 8

I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway

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Answer 9

I use to be the same way. It's taken a lot of years to learn this, but there's no point worrying about stuff you have no control over. Also if you worry about yourself take care of yourself you'll find that everything else will fall into place, it always does.

Answer 10

You should ask your doctor these questions. If you ever feel you just can't take it anymore, call 9-1-1 and they will help you. They helped me without judging me.