How do you deal with Vertigo?!
Question: I have social anxiety disorder and sometimes, when I'm in crowd I suffer from terrible vertigos. I am an actress and just like a waiter, I don't really sit much (vertigos are not lovely when you're standing up, you know)
How do you deal with them?
(Please don't say theraphy and meds. I can't afford them for now)
MERRY CHRISTMAS! : )
Answers: I have social anxiety disorder and sometimes, when I'm in crowd I suffer from terrible vertigos. I am an actress and just like a waiter, I don't really sit much (vertigos are not lovely when you're standing up, you know)
How do you deal with them?
(Please don't say theraphy and meds. I can't afford them for now)
MERRY CHRISTMAS! : )
I deal by taking deep breaths and focusing my eyes on something in the middle of the room. If someone is in front of me, talking to me, I simply focus on my breath and smile. Within a few moments, I feel better and much more relaxed. I hope this helps. Merry Christmas to you!
I would look this up on the net.
Put it in your CD player, and listen to the U2 songs!!! :-)
Take the medication the doctor gave you.
Vertigo, a symptom of a balance disorder, is the illusion of movement when no movement is present. This can be caused by a problem of the inner ear balance mechanisms, or by a problem in the brain. While usually harmless, vertigo can be a sign of a serious condition if accompanied by difficulty in speaking or walking, severe headaches, or double vision. Even when no other symptoms are present, it is always a good idea to consult a doctor. The same is true if the episodes worsen over time or if new symptoms appear.
Common causes of vertigo include the following:
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or BPPV, which is caused by an inner ear problem and is the most common cause of vertigo. BPPV is characterized by sudden and severe episodes that are nonetheless not serious. Inflammation or infection of the inner ear, which can lead to hearing loss if not treated immediately. Certain serious medical conditions, including multiple sclerosis and head or neck trauma. Cerebellar hemorrhages, which cause vertigo because of decreased blood flow to the brain. In this case, vertigo is accompanied by more serious symptoms, such as difficulty walking and vision impairments. Meniere disease, which often also causes ringing in the ear. Severe migraines.
To diagnose vertigo, a physician may perform a series of tests. The most common diagnostic tests are a hearing examination, an electronystagmography or test of the vestibular system, and cat scans of the brain. Some clinics have the ability to use a posturography, a special swaying platform on which the patient tries to maintain equilibrium. Special machines record the response of the body and then compare it to that of an individual without vertigo.
Individual treatment for vertigo varies depending on the cause and the severity of the episodes. If the cause of vertigo is a bacterial infection of the middle ear, the problem can easily be treated with antibiotics. In more serious cases, an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist may recommend surgery. Several medications can be taken by mouth, IV, or a skin patch to deal with vertigo. These include Benadryl, Valium, and Phenergan.
The most common treatment for vertigo, however, is the use of several physical maneuvers, known as vestibular rehabilitation exercises, in which the patient lies down on a table on one side until the episode of vertigo passes. The patient then switches to the other side quickly. The movement is repeated until no vertigo is
sounds like you have a balance disorder or prone to fainting brought on by stress, seek medical advice on this one you may have a problem with your ears this can cause you to lose balance! merry christmas!
I get dizzy and sometimes I can go from side to side. If your vertigo is bad. Just get up slower, no fast moves. I myself am now using a cane to help me when I go sideways. You can still help yourself just by gettinng up slower and taking a little more time when in crowds.,
well you can always take it in small steps start by getting a few of your close trusted friends to gather with you and after a bit of time have them bring a couple friends round and before you know it they won't bother you. but don't do more then you feel you can take because that will just set you back but just have confidence in yourself and remember people will understand what your going through and that if you need help just ask.
Vertigo can be caused by a loss of blood presure to the brain and inner ear area. A good diet with iron supplements can help. Also light cardio exercise can help strengthen your heart and blood vessels.
It sounds a bit like when you are anxious your body tightens up causing the blood flow to decrease to your inner ear and brain. Maybe some slow deep breathing and clearing you mind can also help.
But as always consult a health professional before starting any exercise or vitamin supplements, especially if you have a pre-existing condition.
Social anxiety - because it is a stress - creates too much mental input for your brain. It becomes overwhelmed and the vertigo is a result. I used to focus on an object about 20 feet away. That one stable input over rides the chaotic input, and I'd recover. Over time, I could focus on a person talking as the stable input.
im suferring from that too i just didnt know that it is called that, vertigo, its realy worse back when im stil having panick atacks, i would say therapy but were pretty much the same i cant afford therapy too, how do i deal with it? i dont, i ignore it, but the poor memory effect of having those panick attacks, that i cant ignore, i want to get it fix but i just dont have the money right now
"Vertigo" is a condition in the Brain that dose not usually start until one is in their 50s. It can strike once only or keep coming for the rest of your life or anything in between. Medications like ones used for Epilepsy are used when control is needed. An aunt of mine got hit with it once and was put on Dialantin. It is not expensive.
But your problem dose not sound like the Vertigo. Could it be a doctor has labeled you with it to get you on a wrong drug? If just stress is causing them, it is more likely something else. Just make sure what ever you do you don't drive any, for that can be very stressful. And cause crashes with ease.