Dizziness
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Before I gave up the drink I had those episodes all the time, more alcohol would ease it up, but would just continue the problem. It has gotten better for me at 5 months now, but I need to see a doctor to rule out other (maybe physical) causes.
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I hear you Scolova. I remember having a dizzy episode in my last attempt at sobriety and after a few beers it seemed like it "sobered" me up (as weird as it sounds) the dizziness went away. This time I'm a lot stronger, not going to give in. Just gonna have to suck it up for the time being.
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I hope you can stay sober.
Mine also get worse with stress and anxiety; January into February my mother was in the hospital and I was stressing-out with everything going on. I noticed while waiting for the elevator that when I heard it coming to the floor I would get that dizziness\wobbly leg thing.. crazy as if I were already in the elevator. I was generally fine otherwise although driving kicks it in sometimes too.
Mine also get worse with stress and anxiety; January into February my mother was in the hospital and I was stressing-out with everything going on. I noticed while waiting for the elevator that when I heard it coming to the floor I would get that dizziness\wobbly leg thing.. crazy as if I were already in the elevator. I was generally fine otherwise although driving kicks it in sometimes too.
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Originally Posted by Scolova 
I hope you can stay sober.
Mine also get worse with stress and anxiety; January into February my mother was in the hospital and I was stressing-out with everything going on. I noticed while waiting for the elevator that when I heard it coming to the floor I would get that dizziness\wobbly leg thing.. crazy as if I were already in the elevator. I was generally fine otherwise although driving kicks it in sometimes too.
Mine also get worse with stress and anxiety; January into February my mother was in the hospital and I was stressing-out with everything going on. I noticed while waiting for the elevator that when I heard it coming to the floor I would get that dizziness\wobbly leg thing.. crazy as if I were already in the elevator. I was generally fine otherwise although driving kicks it in sometimes too.
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Not completely, but much more manageable (& like I said, still haven't seen doctor about it) I think re-hydrating the brain is a very important part of our recovery for this, plus I really should start exercising more. I got up in our attic yesterday to drop\run TV cables down through walls and got that feeling a couple times when I got frustrated... I came back down and rested a bit (calmed down), went back up there and was OK to do the rest. I've tried checking my blood pressure during those times and at least that seems normal.
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Originally Posted by eh1988
I am seriously the exact same way. The anxiety throws my dizziness into over drive, legs get weak and I can't turn my head quickly or I'll feel like falling over. Has that gone away for you now?
Look at it like this...you just spent 15 rounds getting pounded by the best prizefigher in the world....You're sitting in the locker room right now and the exit sign over the door is just coming into focus....Payback's a b!tch. You seem like you are ready to give this stuff up....I'd recommend you try an AA meeting...If you've tried it before and didn't like it...Try it again...I didn't like it either when I first tried it...I was still in round 10....When I was done I went in with more of an open mind....Actually listened this time...I like the fact that this program deals with anxiety..depression..anger...fear...self pity...self cenertedness...Self loathing...Self everything...I needed a lot of work in those departments....I didn't need anything from my doctor for any of those things...Just getting honest with myself was enough. So...Do I want to get back in the ring with that prizefighter?....You'd have to tie me down on a table and pour that stuff down my throat for that to happen....If you are totally against the AA way...At least try something....Because that prizefighter is in training as we speak. Hang in there and good luck to you. It does get better...A lot better.
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Thanks for the support. I woke up the earliest I have in a LONG time this morning. It really was such a good feeling I almost broke down and cried, Waking up completely sober, feeling good. The dizziness was gone this morning but I'm sure I'll get some dizzy spells here and there for the next few days. Today is actually day 3 for me. As for AA, I've been to a meeting before and it was ok, so I'm not completely against the idea. Once I feel comfortable getting out of the house (out of my comfort zone) I will check out another meeting, I want to get through the rest of the weekend sober first. I feel like I'm doing fine on my own for now but I know I'll need some type of support in the future.
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