Stress as a perpetuator

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Just to add to this:

Bullying and the Brain

Inner ear is immune-active so with chronic stress causing a immune reaction …

Also stress can hit serotonin levels.

See:

Venlafaxine 75mg withdrawal

And the answer is: likely?: (Suggest you do not read that if prone to anxiety.) Moreover … it looks like Serotonin has a role in regulating the endolymph!: However, this might explain why anxiety and/or issues with serotonin regulation might cause issues with dizziness and balance. (hence the experience of the above patient?). Given dizziness and balance issues then cause anxiety … well … you can fill in the next bit …