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Lightheaded feeling

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username100001 · 20/07/2023 19:42

Does anyone get a constant lightheaded feeling during periods of anxiety? I feel like im ever so slightly moving and it's the most annoying feeling which makes me feel more anxious and totally off balance. It's really getting me down now and wondering if anyone knows anything that may help? I've had my balance and ears checked and they found nothing wrong there

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hamsterballs · 20/07/2023 20:16

Yes I get it really badly. It's scary and makes my anxiety worse!

Eyesopenwideawake · 21/07/2023 08:13

Try Box Breathing - you are probably hyperventilating a bit.

Eyesopenwideawake · 21/07/2023 08:14

Link would be useful, wouldn't it?!

Box breathing relaxation technique: how to calm feelings of stress or anxiety

In stressful times you can use the power of your breath to help calm feelings of stress or anxiety.Box breathing is a simple relaxation technique that can he...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEmt1Znux58

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username100001 · 21/07/2023 09:20

Thanks! Will look at that. I don't feel like I'm hyperventilating but I may actually be breathing too shallow which could be causing it. I often have to remind myself to take a big deep breath

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