There have been a couple of really great posts on here recently – first the one from Wowwweee and now one from hbep.

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking since reading them – I’ve been dizzy for around 3 years now and have had a lot of other problems to deal with as well recently (I’ve got a post called “I need help with my 80 year old father” on Ageing Issues if you’re interested). I’ve always been a slightly anxious person – you know the sort – I’m a “never have a bad headache its obviously a brain tumour” sort of person!!! My stress levels have been rising considerably recently and I’m sure this is why my dizzy spells have been so much worse. I’ve also been comfort eating (and drinking!!!) and I’m sure this has also exacerbated things.

I know that my symptoms are mild compared to many that I’ve read both on this board and on others - to be honest I’ve come to the conclusion that I’ve been slightly guilty of wallowing in self pity and I have to face the fact that only I can help myself. To that end I have today embarked on a series of positive actions:

I will lose the 28 lbs I’ve managed to accumulate over the last few months
I will start exercising again – I work in central London and today have even been for a run (slowly!!) in the park during my lunch hour.
I have tracked down a copy of the Feeling Dizzy book recommended on here and I will find a way to sort my symptoms no matter how unpleasant some of the exercises may make me feel.
I will put some effort into work again – I’m lucky that I’ve got kind caring colleagues who have effectively carried me for the last few months.
I will regularly give thanks for all the support I’ve received from friends, colleagues and from you on these boards

In the words of Reinhold Niebuhr
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

Thanks :)

Lizbef,

Amen!! That's an awesome set of first steps. With that attitude, nothing will keep you down. You're an inspiration.

Terri

Well done Lizbef! Very inspirational, and I think you're absolutely right......no one can look after us better than ourselves. I think these steps you are making will improve your feeling of well-being and reduce anxiety....it might even snowball into a complete recovery before you know it!!

All the best....Scott

Thanks Terri and Scott

Going to try hard and stick to those objectives – I just must not expect them all to happen at once – although if some kind fairy wanted to wave a magic wand and remove those 28 lbs of flab I wouldn’t say no!!
;)