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What causes dizziness while suffering from severe anxiety?
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I have a lot of anxiety and I m not for sure why, ive been feeling dizzy and I feel like I m going to pass out when I walk. I have rapid heartbeat and it goes faster when I stand up, please help me understand whats going on, thank you. I ALSO HAVE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AND I TAKE MEDICATION FOR IT.
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Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. it appears like your suffering with generalized anxiety disorder. Also, you added that you're taking medication for anxiety. In my opinion, I feel that the dose that your actually using may not be sufficient. I suggest you to 1) Escalate the dose of the drug. Most commonly, Anxiolytics are prescribed. It includes SSRIs or TCAs. Benzodiazepines too can be used to stop the attack. 2) Counselling techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy, systemic desensitization and biofeedback are also useful. 3) Daily practicing stress relieving techniques like: lifestyle modifications, regular physical activity, relaxation techniques like mindfulness and meditation also help in reliving anxiety. Hope that clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagawan Rajana, Psychiatrist