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What a list we all could build here! I will list my major symptoms, in order of severity, with the most severe first. - feeling of impending doom - inner "jitters" and shakiness - fear of dying - depersonalization - major fatigue (want to take naps throughout the day) - bouts of anger - doubting not...

Hi GirlWisdom! Thanks for your post. That is one of the BIG things I know I need to do, STOP SMOKING. Anyone have any advice? I did it once before for 3 years but started back up again about 7 years ago. Was really close to in 2004, was down to 2 ciggs a day, then all my medical problems started and...

Many times when I have been anxious the muscles in around my head will become tense. This will sometimes cause me to feel dizzy or have pains in those muscles. The problem solvers we anxious people are, try to attribute it to any condition that can kill us. What we should do is understand that it is...

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLY!!!

I understand what you are trying to say,
a Claire Weeks approach. Sometimes I can do that
but having balance issues daily is hard!!! My body and brain are saying 911!

What were your worst symptoms?
Did you ever try meds?

Coco : )

Thanks Sunset 34 Your post made a lot of sense! Were you symptomatic everyday? I am 46 years old and have been told that it could be peri-menopause causing the balance/dizziness stuff. I have it everyday.........not feeling anxious, just off balance. I have been getting headaches lately too, they se...

For me it is more of a feeling of being off balance, a very scary uncomfortable feeling. I get it especially when trying to stand still or stand in line. I feel as if I need to be leaning up against something. Mine has been going on for almost two years, pretty much everyday. If anxiety is the cause...

Ethans mommy,

Have you been tested by your ENT?

Coco : )

Paul,
Yes it is!
I've found it to be extremely helpful.

crowed places and just being in a place with a lot of people.

Hi, When I had obsessive thoughts that wouldn't go away I went for counseling and wellbutrin was recommended. It helped the endless troubling thoughts go away. Exercise, no caffeine, and a good diet help make things better. I also wrote 10 good things about today which gave me a new focus. I don't o...