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Vertigo is a symptom that causes the brain to detect a false sense of movement. When you have this condition, you feel like you or your surroundings are moving, spinning, or twisting even if you are staying still. Some people who are not familiar with vertigo may get confused and associate the symptom to ordinary dizzying spells. Sadly because of this, many fail to find an effective and sustainable option for vertigo relief in Calgary. Thousands of patients also feel constantly anxious or depressed, knowing that an episode can happen at any moment. Does this situation sound similar to yours?
Studies note that vertigo and mood affect one another. When one is present, the other will likely follow and cause mild to severe problems to an affected individual. Let's deep dive into these two symptoms in our discussion below.
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Besides inner ear problems, studies note that anxiety can also trigger or aggravate vertigo attacks. This is especially true for people experiencing vertigo for the first time. Dealing with dizziness or vertigo can cause someone to panic and be anxious, even terrified, because you’re clueless and unsure of what’s happening.
Imagine if your first attack happens in a public place? Say you're walking calmly, and suddenly your surrounding starts moving. How will that make you feel? Chances are, you'll feel taken aback and wonder why that's happening. You will also have anxious thoughts creeping into your mind.
Additionally, you might develop intense anxiety and fear of going out by yourself. What if it happens while you're driving? What if it happens while you're in the middle of a big work meeting or presentation? The list of anxious thoughts can go on.
When you feel anxious, your cortisol levels, otherwise known as stress hormones, will elevate and trigger a chain of problems. One example of these issues includes the transmission of confused or unclear messages from your vestibular system to your brain by disrupting the flow of communication. Your vestibular system provides a sense of balance and information about body position.
Additionally, stress, anxiety, and panic can also induce chemicals such as histamine and neurosteroids that indirectly compromise the neurotransmission between the brain and your vestibular system.
Yes, there are effective ways you can try to help with anxiety to prevent vertigo episodes. However, you must note that finding an anxiety coping strategy that works best for you can take time. Seeking help and support from professionals may help you manage your anxiety level and achieve vertigo relief in Calgary, especially when it is at its peak. What are these you say? Please continue reading below.
This might not be easy to follow, especially for people who believe they function best when they get a daily dose of coffee. But for people with vestibular and anxiety problems, we recommend reducing or altogether avoiding coffee and other caffeinated beverages that can influence anxiety and vertigo attacks. Caffeine prompts a fight or flight response which can contribute to and make your anxiety and vertigo worse.
Aromatherapy is a holistic and natural remedy that can help alleviate your stress and anxiety. You can choose from various aromatherapy options, including essential oils, scented candles, and reed diffusers. Scents like rosemary, lavender, rose, or any favorite scent can calm your mind and senses.
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Diet and exercise can help lessen anxiety and promote overall wellness too! Eating well, staying body active, having a healthy social life, and finding time to do activities you love are great ways to keep your anxiety levels low and improve your overall wellbeing.
Some people may find it challenging to verbalize their thoughts and feelings, especially about anxiety, so keeping a journal or diary to write down your thoughts may be helpful to let go of all the negative thoughts without the fear of feeling judged.
Breathwork exercises can help relax your mind and body. One of the best breathing exercises to help lower your stress level is deep and slow breathing. Deep breaths also signal your brain to shift into a state of calmness. Equal breathing is the most basic exercise that you can easily remember. You have to take deep, long breaths in and out while counting to four on both steps. Make this your go-to breathing exercise whenever you feel overwhelmed and stressed out or even when you're in pain.
With the help of a counsellor, you can identify your anxiety triggers, or you can start by keeping a tab of what occurred before your anxiety attack. You can even choose to write it down in your journal and process them when you can. For example, bad habits such as smoking, excessive drinking, and even poor sleep quality can trigger anxiety. Additionally, you must be wary of emotional trauma and overthinking as they can quickly set off anxiety, panic attacks, and vertigo episodes.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) aims to identify and correct negative beliefs and thoughts that fuel your anxiety. By shifting your focus and way of thinking, you can also improve how you feel. Counselors, psychologists, mental health social workers, and therapists can provide CBT to help you manage your anxiety. This method has also been known to help improve the quality of life in anxiety patients.
Not many people know this, but a licensed chiropractor can provide long-term vertigo relief in Calgary. Although anxiety and vertigo can stem from different health conditions, these are often byproducts of an underlying condition that you may be unaware of - a misalignment in your upper cervical spine.
When your bones are misaligned, the communication between your brain and body gets disrupted. This leads to various problems, such as vertigo attacks. A licensed chiropractor can ensure your optimal recovery from vertigo by correcting the alignment of your bones. Upper cervical chiropractic care is safe, precise, and effective and can help eliminate uncomfortable vertigo symptoms.
Gentle upper cervical adjustments can help your body heal naturally, leading to overall wellness. On your first visit, your licensed chiropractor will assess if there is a misalignment through imaging such as x-ray and different tools. If your doctor confirms a misalignment, they will present a care plan for effective vertigo relief in Calgary.
We can help you eliminate vertigo's debilitating effects and its accompanying symptoms. Our team of doctors does not only manage symptoms temporarily but tries to address the root of your vertigo problem. You might be one call away from recovery and lasting vertigo relief in Calgary! Book your appointment today through this contact form or call our office at 587-803-3354.
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