I am 35 years old. I recently found out about this forum and would like to talk about my condition — maybe there are many people with similar symptoms.
Working at a computer is very difficult for me, because when I frequently shift my gaze between different elements on the screen, some incomprehensible processes occur in my brain.
For example, I get headaches, my thinking becomes disturbed, my ability to concentrate decreases, and many other strange sensations appear.
In addition, when I am in crowded places with many objects to look at, I start to feel dizzy.
If I bend my head down to do something, it feels like blood rushes to my head, and I get a headache.
When I swim in pools and go underwater, changes in pressure make the symptoms much worse — sometimes it even becomes difficult to walk,
it feels like the ground disappears from under my feet, and I feel nauseous.
Welcome to our little group of dizzy heads. I think all of us have been where you are at some point.
Have you scheduled an appointment with a neurologist that specializes in headaches? If not, you need to start the process. It can take some time to get in for that first appointment. Just be sure they specialize in headaches. Not all neurologists treat headaches.
Ugh, I am REALLY feeling this at the moment - can completely empathise with you re the laptop. I’m trying to do a literature review essay for my psychotherapy training and it’s making me so unwell. Too much scrolling through databases, which then makes it difficult to focus or concentrate or process any of what I’ve just read. I’ve just had to have 2 weeks off my laptop to recover from the work I’ve done up to then! Ridiculous and so frustrating!
I work in the field of information technology. Sometimes I have to spend 8 hours, and sometimes even 12 hours in front of the computer. Every working day is very difficult for me, and I can’t find any medicine that would ease my condition.
Yes, this is me exactly. Cannot tolerate phones and laptop screens. Any screens throw me off completely. How can one live in a world increasingly relying on screens for everything…..
I’m on Nortriptyline 50mg
It increases the tolerance a bit. Better than nothing. This symptom makes me unfunctionable, exactly how you describe it. We deal with a lot of misery.
Good afternoon! As you said, nowadays all work is done through screens, but in our case the problem is that even if we change our profession, we still won’t be able to work, because with balance disorders it is impossible to perform any kind of work.
Hi, I think you’re in the right forum. Computers can definitely be challenging, but there are things that can help. Are you working in a well-lit space (natural or artificial light)? Too much light can sometimes make things worse in addition to the screen itself.
My office doesn’t have windows, and I use two lamps with soft light. I also wear glasses that block blue light. Crowded spaces can be difficult too—I actually use my son’s blue-tinted baseball glasses when I go to the supermarket or mall, and they help reduce visual disturbances.
If swimming isn’t essential for you right now, you might try switching to moderate-paced walks instead. Getting oxygen from a 30–40 minute walk really helps the brain.
Overall, what has helped me most is medication. I take 10 mg of Nortriptyline.
Hello.
Thank you very much for your advice!
Could you please tell me if you experienced any side effects from the medication after taking it for a long period of time?
Yes, nortriptyline increased my pulse. The normal resting heart rate is 60. Mine was 70 for a couple of years. I see that it is returning to the normal 60 beats per minute. Other people don’t have this side effect at all.
> Antidepressants