# \#anxiety **URL:** https://mvertigo.org/tag/anxiety/4.md [Latest](https://mvertigo.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://mvertigo.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://mvertigo.org/tags.md) --- ## [Recovery after a flare up/ small attack.](https://mvertigo.org/t/recovery-after-a-flare-up-small-attack/26113)
**Author:** [@Lexi](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lexi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/recovery-after-a-flare-up-small-attack/26113 "2026-09-09T16:02:15Z")
This is the first flare up I’ve had not caused by a cold for a longtime. My recovery takes up to two weeks for all the lightheadedness and tinnitus to calm. It calms to about 95%. I feel fortunate for this compared to ot… --- ## [the lived experiences of people with PPPD and how it affects their everyday lives.](https://mvertigo.org/t/the-lived-experiences-of-people-with-pppd-and-how-it-affects-their-everyday-lives/26136)
**Author:** [@Treesh](https://mvertigo.org/u/Treesh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/the-lived-experiences-of-people-with-pppd-and-how-it-affects-their-everyday-lives/26136 "2026-08-28T18:26:21Z")
Hi! I’m an undergrad planning to do research on PPPD. There’s very little awareness of it in my country. If my proposal gets approved, would some of you be willing to participate in an anonymous online questionnaire abou… --- ## [Rescue meds](https://mvertigo.org/t/rescue-meds/14679)
**Author:** [@turnitaround](https://mvertigo.org/u/turnitaround)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/rescue-meds/14679 "2026-08-03T10:17:37Z")
Guys, Sorry this is kind of similar to a recent thread, but I wanted to focus on a medical remedy. As you know I’m not taking any medication at the moment and it’s been going pretty well, but I still get periods where … --- ## [31 year old with a 9 year VM/PPPD history](https://mvertigo.org/t/31-year-old-with-a-9-year-vm-pppd-history/23003)
**Author:** [@nycsg](https://mvertigo.org/u/nycsg)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/31-year-old-with-a-9-year-vm-pppd-history/23003 "2026-06-18T12:31:48Z")
Hello everyone, Though I’ve never posted here, I’ve been on these forums a lot over the years and reading about all your experiences has greatly helped me both to self-diagnose as well as to see how this issue evolves o… --- ## [To fly or not to fly?](https://mvertigo.org/t/to-fly-or-not-to-fly/337)
**Author:** [@Dizzyblonde](https://mvertigo.org/u/Dizzyblonde)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 11:16am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/to-fly-or-not-to-fly/337 "2025-11-26T11:16:19Z")
Hi all, I had booked an air flight just before I had my ‘Big Crash’ and had to cancel as I was so incapacitated at the time. That was 20 months ago and I’m around about 60% improved. The airlines have extended the tick… --- ## [new here! do i have unusual pattern?](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-here-do-i-have-unusual-pattern/24359)
**Author:** [@marion123](https://mvertigo.org/u/marion123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 12:18am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-here-do-i-have-unusual-pattern/24359 "2025-07-01T00:18:46Z")
Hello My name is Marion(22) and i suffer from ‘weird’ sudden vertigo (room spinning) attacks since 2019. the weird thing is, i get them VERY infrequent. first one 2019 (room spinning as only symptom lasted around 30 minu… --- ## [New and scary episodes](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-and-scary-episodes/24010)
**Author:** [@CB2006](https://mvertigo.org/u/CB2006)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/new-and-scary-episodes/24010 "2025-03-27T21:47:34Z")
Hi, sorry if this should be tagged on to another chat, I did search but couldn’t find anything that matched specifically. Anyway, I’ve had vestibular issues since being hospitalised in 2019. I take Amitriptyline 20mg dai… --- ## [Amitriptyline and relapse](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-relapse/23984)
**Author:** [@Poppy](https://mvertigo.org/u/Poppy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-relapse/23984 "2025-02-24T08:54:26Z")
Dear All, Sorry because I am not sure if I should not create a new thread but I do not know where to post. I was doing very well at Ami 10mg, but I was still getting motion sickness. My neuro told me to increase up to … --- ## [Side effects from Qulipta?](https://mvertigo.org/t/side-effects-from-qulipta/23714)
**Author:** [@Poppy](https://mvertigo.org/u/Poppy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 10:18am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/side-effects-from-qulipta/23714 "2025-01-12T10:18:59Z")
Hi All, I have been offered to try Qulipta however, I am totally scared of side effects. I read that nausea, weight loss and constipation are pretty common. I am emetophobic so I just cannot stand nausea. There is no ev… --- ## [24/7 sense of anxiety on Effexor](https://mvertigo.org/t/24-7-sense-of-anxiety-on-effexor/23238)
**Author:** [@annae00](https://mvertigo.org/u/annae00)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/24-7-sense-of-anxiety-on-effexor/23238 "2025-01-12T10:11:28Z")
I’ve been on Effexor 37.5 for 3.5 weeks and have been having a constant feeling of anxiety/sense of doom that only goes away if I’m really distracted by something. My heart rate is also higher in general like my resting … --- ## [Amitriptyline and lexapro](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-lexapro/23857)
**Author:** [@Lindamarie](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lindamarie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-lexapro/23857 "2024-11-30T15:19:05Z")
wondering if anyone takes amitriptyline and Lexapro together. The amitriptyline is giving me terrible side effects but as I’m weaning off, I’d like to start on Lexapro has anyone tried this? Thanks --- ## [Newbie saying hi](https://mvertigo.org/t/newbie-saying-hi/23691)
**Author:** [@Legoqueen](https://mvertigo.org/u/Legoqueen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 11:59am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/newbie-saying-hi/23691 "2024-11-17T11:59:27Z")
Hi. My name is Tracy and have been experiencing balance, dizziness and fatigue for many years. Ive not been officially diagnosed with vestibular migraine but my ent consultant suggested this before referring to neurolo… --- ## [VM and cymbalta/elavil](https://mvertigo.org/t/vm-and-cymbalta-elavil/23821)
**Author:** [@Lindamarie](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lindamarie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/vm-and-cymbalta-elavil/23821 "2024-11-09T19:56:52Z")
Hi Im new to this site. So far Loving all the information that is shared!!! I was finally diagnosed with vistubular migraines after a year. Doesn’t make my symptoms any better but I feel better than I know what I have … --- ## [How the heck do I know if my higher heart rate is due to anxiety or amitriptyline? IM SO CONFUSED. Please help](https://mvertigo.org/t/how-the-heck-do-i-know-if-my-higher-heart-rate-is-due-to-anxiety-or-amitriptyline-im-so-confused-please-help/22878)
**Author:** [@annae00](https://mvertigo.org/u/annae00)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/how-the-heck-do-i-know-if-my-higher-heart-rate-is-due-to-anxiety-or-amitriptyline-im-so-confused-please-help/22878 "2024-10-27T15:47:18Z")
Hello everyone, I feel so confused. I’ve been taking amitriptyline since June and only got up to 40mg yesterday. Before I even started taking it I noticed that I would have a higher heart rate and shortness of breath, b… --- ## [Any help for someone at their wits end?](https://mvertigo.org/t/any-help-for-someone-at-their-wits-end/23787)
**Author:** [@H\_Ryan](https://mvertigo.org/u/H_Ryan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/any-help-for-someone-at-their-wits-end/23787 "2024-10-27T01:56:59Z")
Hello, I am new here. I am 2 years into my struggle with what I assume is vestibular migraine. I am at my wits end and I feel like my life is falling apart. I have completely lost myself. It started 2 years ago. I had … --- ## [Neurological-type symptoms when falling asleep](https://mvertigo.org/t/neurological-type-symptoms-when-falling-asleep/7515)
**Author:** [@dizzyhell](https://mvertigo.org/u/dizzyhell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/neurological-type-symptoms-when-falling-asleep/7515 "2024-10-23T12:11:17Z")
Does anyone else get odd neurological symptoms, like body/head tensing/jerks when they are trying to fall asleep? Or is it just me? --- ## [Hello, VM & PPPD 2yrs and completely lost/confused](https://mvertigo.org/t/hello-vm-pppd-2yrs-and-completely-lost-confused/23345)
**Author:** [@Lotte](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lotte)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 9:31am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/hello-vm-pppd-2yrs-and-completely-lost-confused/23345 "2024-10-21T09:31:21Z")
Hello all, I’m Lotte and 27 years old. I’m so glad to have come across this website, it’s so relieving to have a space to speak and hear from others going through similar times. I’ll try to explain the last almost two … --- ## [Standing at a crossroad?](https://mvertigo.org/t/standing-at-a-crossroad/23385)
**Author:** [@Lotte](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lotte)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/standing-at-a-crossroad/23385 "2024-06-10T13:09:11Z")
I have a feeling that a few (if not many) people on here might be able to empathise with the feeling I currently have of being at a crossroad! I’ve been on nortriptyline for 1.5 years, and it worked well for me. Recentl… --- ## [Stellate Ganglion Block](https://mvertigo.org/t/stellate-ganglion-block/19325)
**Author:** [@Andy](https://mvertigo.org/u/Andy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/stellate-ganglion-block/19325 "2024-10-20T22:52:03Z")
Reading up about PTSD as this is a condition that is connected to MAV, being trapped in a Sympathetic state (Hyper-vigilant, Hyper-stimulated). Anyone here that has tried Botox or a nerve block such as Occipital tried a … --- ## [Shopping centres and supermarkets - an irritable rave](https://mvertigo.org/t/shopping-centres-and-supermarkets-an-irritable-rave/18303)
**Author:** [@DizzyDame](https://mvertigo.org/u/DizzyDame)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/shopping-centres-and-supermarkets-an-irritable-rave/18303 "2024-10-20T17:36:43Z")
I had to be in a very big shopping complex in Bondi this morning and started feeling unpleasantly disoriented. The visual busyness, the bright lights and colours, the noise, the flashing ads, but above all, the vast expa… --- ## [Stepping back from the brink of an attack](https://mvertigo.org/t/stepping-back-from-the-brink-of-an-attack/23700)
**Author:** [@turnitaround](https://mvertigo.org/u/turnitaround)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/stepping-back-from-the-brink-of-an-attack/23700 "2024-10-13T14:12:08Z")
Has anyone found that if they step away from a trigger situation they are able to reduce the chance of symptoms? I guess it’s hard to judge but if anyone has some insights I’d love to hear them. Today I had a meeting i… --- ## [Feedback Requested: Pro's & Cons of mvertigo.org versus Facebook](https://mvertigo.org/t/feedback-requested-pros-cons-of-mvertigo-org-versus-facebook/15764)
**Author:** [@turnitaround](https://mvertigo.org/u/turnitaround)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/feedback-requested-pros-cons-of-mvertigo-org-versus-facebook/15764 "2024-10-10T14:25:01Z")
Guys, I’m interested in your experience of using Facebook Groups versus mvertigo.org (which uses the open-source Discourse engine but is a completely independent site). Which do you prefer, and why? I’m not encouragin… --- ## [I would like to think I am not alone…](https://mvertigo.org/t/i-would-like-to-think-i-am-not-alone/23634)
**Author:** [@Caecg.214](https://mvertigo.org/u/Caecg.214)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/i-would-like-to-think-i-am-not-alone/23634 "2024-10-06T14:01:10Z")
Hello, I have not posted in several years but I am feeling discouraged this past year. Dr Hain always said I was over-the-top complicated and I feel that way lately :face\_with\_diagonal\_mouth: I have been deaf for a num… --- ## [Deep in the depths](https://mvertigo.org/t/deep-in-the-depths/22738)
**Author:** [@harryno](https://mvertigo.org/u/harryno)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/deep-in-the-depths/22738 "2024-05-03T19:53:52Z")
I’m deep in the depths of vestibular migraine. I don’t know where to begin to get out, I’ve gone around in circles trying to get care but took some detective work on my part later confirmed by an ENT specialist that I ha… --- ## [VM and mood/anxiety](https://mvertigo.org/t/vm-and-mood-anxiety/23436)
**Author:** [@harryno](https://mvertigo.org/u/harryno)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/vm-and-mood-anxiety/23436 "2024-05-03T01:17:32Z")
I was diagnosed with VM over a year ago, i cant remember exactly when because im in an episode right now and my memory is a mess. I also struggle with mental health issues like anxiety and depression, which im sure is c… --- ## [How to manage anxiety and VM at the same time through meds](https://mvertigo.org/t/how-to-manage-anxiety-and-vm-at-the-same-time-through-meds/23364)
**Author:** [@annae00](https://mvertigo.org/u/annae00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 5:23pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/how-to-manage-anxiety-and-vm-at-the-same-time-through-meds/23364 "2024-03-30T17:23:16Z")
Hello all again, I feel like I’ve posting on here so much ugh but just am going through a tough time right now. So I was on Effexor for 6 weeks for migraine and also was having increased anxiety and depression but I fel… --- ## [Treatment progress & questions](https://mvertigo.org/t/treatment-progress-questions/23256)
**Author:** [@nycsg](https://mvertigo.org/u/nycsg)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/treatment-progress-questions/23256 "2024-03-14T19:04:44Z")
So an update: I’ve now been on propranolol for 8 weeks, the last 4 of which have been at 120mg ER. About 2-3 days after jumping from 80-120mg, I improved 50% pretty much overnight. Most of my symptoms reduced in intensit… --- ## [My sense of reality is a little warped ...](https://mvertigo.org/t/my-sense-of-reality-is-a-little-warped/22707)
**Author:** [@Maclunkey](https://mvertigo.org/u/Maclunkey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/my-sense-of-reality-is-a-little-warped/22707 "2024-03-11T17:30:56Z")
Mine originally started in 2014 when I was about 16. It changed into a new kind of disorientation begining of this year. No longer really dizzy/vertigo due to medication but my sense of reality is a little warped. I feel… --- ## [Hi, I'm Kerry](https://mvertigo.org/t/hi-im-kerry/21479)
**Author:** [@kerry95](https://mvertigo.org/u/kerry95)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/hi-im-kerry/21479 "2024-02-22T13:18:39Z")
I’m Kerry, aged 26. @Janb, I’ve been reading your stories which has gave me hope I can get better. I too am under Dr Surenthiran and on Pizotifen, this is my 7th week, 1 week on 1.5mg. I have noticed some improvement wit… --- ## [Help me.](https://mvertigo.org/t/help-me/17469)
**Author:** [@An4749](https://mvertigo.org/u/An4749)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 3:52am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/help-me/17469 "2024-02-06T03:52:42Z")
This will be long. Ok so all this started 2008 . Main symptom which I had and are still having today is dizziness in my sleep. I feel better awake I close my eyes drift off boom dizzy I almost dream it. 2015 I laid I bed… [Next page](https://mvertigo.org/tag/anxiety/4.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=anxiety)