Dizziness, lightheadedness, and feeling like you might faint are all commonly associated with anxiety.
Anxiety and dizziness may occur for one of the following reasons:
- Dizziness may be a symptom of an anxiety disorder
- Dizziness is a symptom of physical health problems that can cause, trigger, or worsen anxiety disorders
Anxiety and dizziness can occur at the same time, but for different reasons,
When you are anxious, you often have the following symptoms:
- Rapid heartbeat
- Restlessness
- Sweating
- Sleep problems
- Shortness of breath
- Headaches and nausea
- Feelings of panic, fear, or extreme anxiety
- A sense of impending doom
- Difficulty concentrating
Understanding the relationship between anxiety and dizziness?
- Anxiety is a feeling of fear or unease that occurs as a response to stress. When you are stressed, your body triggers a fight-or-flight response, in which your body undergoes physiological changes. For example, you may start sweating or your heart may beat faster.
- As part of the fight-or-flight response, you may have difficulty breathing or hyperventilate (breathe rapidly), which overloads your brain with oxygen. All of these physiological changes can lead to dizziness.
What are some natural remedies for dizziness caused by anxiety?
If you feel anxious and dizzy, it is best to stop what you are doing and slowly sit or lie down to avoid the risk of injuring yourself.
Controlling your anxiety triggers will help prevent dizziness caused by anxiety. You can also try the following lifestyle changes:
- Avoid certain substances: Coffee, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs can make dizziness worse.
- Drink water: Drinking enough water can regulate blood pressure and other body functions, and prevent dizziness.
- Wear compression stockings: These tight elastic stockings can help prevent dizziness, especially when you have low blood pressure.
- Stay physically active: Regular aerobic exercise can reduce anxiety symptoms.
In case you need to deal with dizziness, you can deal with it in the following ways:
- Close your eyes or focus on one point.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Move slowly and avoid sudden changes in position.
- Place your head between your knees or lie flat with your legs elevated if you feel tired.
You can also deal with your anxiety by taking deep breaths or doing breathing exercises. This will help if your dizziness is caused by overbreathing or difficulty breathing. Mindfulness techniques such as guided imagery, visualization, or progressive muscle relaxation may also help reduce your symptoms.
