Posted by CarolW on January 8, 2004, at 11:28:59
In reply to Panick Attacks, Vertigo and anxiety, posted by VZT on January 8, 2004, at 3:21:46
Well, my anxiety issue makes me also sometimes feel like I have vertigo, and gives me panic attacks. I realized I tighten my body alot when I'm stressed - which causes weird symptoms, especially in the upper body. Also, I realized I clench my teeth when I sleep - so, you may want to get checked for TMJ (which can also give you vertigo).
Try taking the amino acid L-Theanine for anxiety. Make sure you have plenty of good vitamins (especially b complex) in your system - and avoid stimulants (sugar, coffee, white bread...). You don't want anything that's gonna raise your blood sugar/adrenaline too much. If you feel dizzy, you could try to take bonine (it's dramamine without the drowziness). Maybe you could take half and see if it works okay for you.
I am working with a hypnotist, which seems to relive some of the panic/anxiety. You may want to look down that avenue. Just be sure to find someone really well-qualified with lots of experience.
Best of luck to you.
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