Must say, I LOVED the post about the suggestion for all of us to ban together so we can be heard <more> and helped. I can see how so many good causes are pushed aside or not given more attention to - I would have never thought to advocate for head symptoms, until I became a long standing sufferer.

Been having a terribly rough time, and I admit it here, I am completely drained and depressed now.

Having recent trouble sleeping because of the anxiety provoked by my worry thoughts of knowing I have to drive to amd from work, and walk down those long hallways at work, and sit at my desk with a swaying head, and blah-blah-blah.

Been having some intense crying spells that I feel are mingled between depression, a feeling of hopelessness, and anxiety - all, of course, related to my symptoms.

I have found that putting cotton in BOTH ears all day alleviates some of the feeling that I need to walk to, or am pulled to, the right. But some of my funkier symptoms have increased lately in spurts, to completely add to the confusion and anxiety. Yippee.

Had a brief thought of toying with the idea of going out on Disability at work. Although I'd like to think I'm more of a fighter than that. Being home sometimes doesn't help me anyway - sometimes I feel emotionally better in keeping with a routine, even with symptoms.

Been praying to God to just give in and miraculously cure me. I don't want to learn any more lessons from this.

Well, just wanted to drop in with this cheery hello.

xo

(((( hugs ))))

Don't know what else to say, except that you're not alone and so many of us know just how you feel. Hang in there - there's better times ahead, and you may find the right consultant to sort you out very soon.

Ann xx

Oh woweeeee :(

Feel free to feel crap, depressed and cranky - out of everyone here, you deserve to feel this way the most.

I really hope you find answers soon - any success with finding a specialist?

REALLY want you to be rid of this as I know you do too.

Am here.

xxx

Wowweeee - I know just what you're going through. I've been dizzy 24/7 for more years than I like to admit. I don't have vertigo, in that things don't spin around. I have a sense of imbalance and all that goes with it.

Although I've made progress, there are days when I am severely depressed and/or anxious. There's also a good deal of frustration not being able to do the things I want to do and knowing that people really do not know what this condition is about. I am not one for taking medicine, but I am on an antidepressant. It helps tremendously.

Hope you're doing better. Usually these episodes of anxiety and depression pass.

Lynda - do you have a cause for your dizziness? xx

I was diagnosed with a damaged vestibular system due to a virus. In addition to this diagnosis, I was told I have MAV.

I lost 43% functioning in my left ear and 20% in my right. I went for vestibular therapy which helped alot. Right now I'm on an antidepressant and a calcium blocker for the MAV.

Goodness youve been through a lot - and thats quite some damage and in both ears...you deserve a medal Lynda.

xxx

Awwww woowwweee (((((((((((((((hug))))))))))))) you poor poor thing - I hope you feel so much better soon. I'm sure you will - even thought it's hard try to remember the times when you're feeling a bit better and that you will feel like that again!

Katkin xxxxxx