Ask Dr Yo: Why do my dizziness symptoms change throughout the day or get worse after getting better?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Another of our series of unedited videos answering your questions! In this video, I explain the 4 different ways that stress may be impacting your body and changing your dizziness symptoms, as well as 1 unrelated factor. I also explain how "extinction bursts" are a good way to understand why your dizziness comes back temporarily after it's gotten better.
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I definitely suspect that being anxious in the morning about how I will feel when I get up is probably creating a self-fulfilling scenario. Thanks for another good video!
You are so welcome, Paula! It’s normal and natural to feel anxious about something that feels so awful. But we can’t change things when our brains are on autopilot. Being aware of it can help you take back control.
Ugh yes for me too
Yeah first thing i think of as I get up in the morning is am I going to be dizzy. I’m trying so hard not to think about it but you’re right it’s predicting
Yep, totally normal and natural to find yourself doing that. The most important thing is just catching yourself doing it. Once you do that, you have the option to respond to it rather than let your brain do its thing automatically.
@@TheSteadyCoach what should our response be? When we catch ourselves doing this?
@@jackiegroden416 Maya's response to your thread in the community has some amazing ideas- check them out! She challenges the thoughts, or she laughs at them, or she repeats messages of safety to herself.
I feel anxiety definitely makes my swaying rocking boat wave more intense... It's a vicious cycle like panic attacks... The solution is to relax but the swaying/fear makes it incredibly difficult...
K, this is exactly when somatic tracking may be helpful. It's a wonderful way to teach your brain not to react with fear. It's in my brain exercises playlist. Most people like to sit or lie down to do it, but you don't need to be still while doing it if that's hard. You can rock gently or even walk.
What a blessing you are! I don't go to Doctors any more as they look at me strangely. No help at all. Since I have listened to you on your channel I can now understand why and how to deal with all this overwhelming information. I suffer exactly what you discuss. I don't feel like an outcast with it. I just say I do it dizzy and keep moving forward. Sitting out in the sun seems to help. Thank you!
I know it's like drinking from a fire hose at first. Please consider taking the free course, it breaks everything down into logical order. It is 100% free. thesteadycoach.com/free-course
I’ve never had any issues until about 3 weeks ago when I was out walking in the woods looking for morels. I noticed a slight dizziness and it has gotten worse every week from that day. Now I feel more “lightheaded” on a daily basis than I feel normal. Sometimes I start to get anxious about it being a health issue and that makes things 1000% worse.
How are you now?
This is so reassuring. This is the third time I’ve listened! My symptoms have intensified in many ways since starting the VRT and my anxiety has gone through the roof but I have had glimpses of reductions too at times. I now find screens and reading slightly less triggering. I just keep reminding myself to trust the process and as Cicero said ‘no great thing was created suddenly’! Thanks so much x
Your courage is awe-inspiring, Sam.
@@TheSteadyCoach that is kind, but I don’t feel courageous most of the time, more like shakey jelly, albeit a determined one! 😂x
@@sammiller2617 real courage never feels courageous! As Mark Twain said, "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear- not absence of fear."
@@TheSteadyCoach indeed! I’m working on it…😵💫🙏
It used to distress me because i used to think it was something I was doing wrong. Now i just realise its the ebb and flow of this
Yes, exactly!
Totally part of how this looks when someone is recovering!
@@TheSteadyCoach awesome❤
Thank you for this! Relapses have been discouraging. As for fluctuations throughout the day, I'll add that my dizziness gets worse as daylight fades and everything gets darker, and apparently also when a rain storm is coming in (barometric pressure drop?).
Ulalu, very common triggers. Darkness requires your vestibular system to shift gears and rely more on your ears than your eyes, which is difficult when your brain is hypersensitive to changes in your senses. Same thing for barometric pressure. Just remember that neither of those changes are causes of the dizziness. They are merely activating your existing dizziness “brain circuit.” As you heal, and your dizziness brain circuit is no longer as active, these changes will not activate it anymore.
If a coming rainstorm or rain makes you sad as well as more dizzy, this might be a sign of low serotonin.
I go up and down. I feel like I'm getting better, then I go worse. Generally I go from worse to worse. Where now I can hardly walk!
I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Ups and downs are normal! New video about this coming out next week.
I just watched this video while doing your free course. I’m finally seeing how my brain is affecting my symptoms! I just had a few very rough days with my daughter who is 31 and has Asperger Syndrome. My symptoms have increased greatly since she had her meltdown. 😢 Thank you for this video which I will definitely be saving. ❤
Loraine, you are so not alone here- so many caretakers and moms end up with these symptoms. It is wonderful you made this connection- once you know what’s driving it, the fear drops dramatically and you know what you need to work on to heal.
My dizziness and lightheadedness is definitely worse at night. It comes on as soon as I sit down to relax and stays until I go to bed. I’m noticing after 6 months of suffering, I’m better when I keep moving for short periods at a time.
Common difficulty! Your brain has to shift how it uses the vestibular senses when it gets dark because vision is less helpful when the light is dim. That shift can set off symptoms. What you said about things better when you’re moving, though, is a classic sign of “neural circuit” dizziness.
Maybe part of being still making someone feel dizzier is that being still allows your muscles to get tighter and also sitting/lying makes you feel your heartbeat and pulse more. Also, when you aren't as busy more of your brain focuses on the sensation, this could partly be due to hypervigilance.
I'm the opposite by the time evening comes I cannot stand for long or walk around my house it gets so bad. I try get my walking done in the morning.
Gotta hand it to you Dr. Yo every one of your videos help so much. I’ve looked for the past 4 years on why I feel this way. I thought it was some type of Brain Damage or even dementia. It affects my thinking and everything from cognition to brain fog to feelings of confusion. Thank you for your videos and all your help. Everything you explain is exactly how I feel. It’s truly a blessing and helps myself and many others to understand what we’re going through. And that full recovery is 100% attainable.
I am so glad that you found these videos!
Thank you for this video!! I do find myself predicting how I’ll feel before I do things. And the second answer makes so much sense as well.
Once you catch yourself doing it, suddenly you have options! And that is so empowering, even if the symptoms don’t change right away.
Wow I was just asking myself this! Thanks.
Brilliant video, thank you. I got this 👍🏻
Ive just revisited this video. Thinking im going through an extinction burst, my symptoms had just about gone and past few days some that had gone returned. I forgot about this video, so glad im part of your course as i was reminded of the e tinction burst.
Phew. Thankyou
Yes! I am so glad this resonated with you! You are on the right track!
Another great explanation. I just love how you make it so understandable and relatable. Thank you again x Lou x
Hi Lou! Thank you for your kind words, as always! Did you identify anything about patterns in your symptoms that makes sense?
I really needed to hear this. Thankyou soooooooo much!
Rachna, you are so welcome. I hope it helps you figure out some good strategies!
Found out I have a pineal cyst on my brain and some of the symptoms seems to be similar but doctors say it’s very rare. Dizziness, vision problems. Wondering is this is actually what’s going on.
Thank you so much for the videos doctor yo
You're very welcome, Peter!
Love your videos, thank you so much for all your time and effort, it has changed the way I think about everything! Do you have any colleagues in Australia who are on the same page as you? With it being so new it's a hard sell to some drs.
Hi Louis! Welcome! I have several Aussies I’ve been working with. Actually yes- there is a directory of clinicians in Australia who use mindbody approaches here! Gina Denholm uses the same techniques I do. www.freedomfromchronicpain.com/therapists/
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you, your videos are great, if I wanted to work with you more how would I go about? I'm not ready yet as this is extremely new to me so just learning at this stage as I've lived with this for sometime now over 10 years and unfortunately got prescribed benzos which do work for the dissyness, but obviously come with their own issues. Thank you
Thank you so much for this information, very helpful
You're so welcome, Andrew!
Thanks you so
Much for nice information ! It’s very useful.
You are so welcome!
Great information! Thanks so much for doing this channel!
You are so welcome, David! Please let me know if you have any questions you think would be good to answer in one of these videos!
@@TheSteadyCoach I certainly will if I can think of anything. So far, though it's been so nice to learn more about what's been going on in my body. I'm a Covid long hauler and so happy TH-cam suggested your channel. 😊
After covid I am struggling with dizziness and vertigo, severe ear pain. ENT specialist couldn't find any problems. Noise can make me lightheaded, confused unbalanced and its quite scary. Waiting for a vestibular doctor/brain scan. I hope things get better soon. Thank you.
Saynab, that sound terrible and I am so sorry you are suffering. You definitely want the scan because based on your symptoms, your physicians will want to rule out a medical issue. There are a few that can cause your symptoms. I hope you are able to get the scan soon and get relief.
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you, I really hope too. I will keep you updated xx
@@saynf YES! So happy to hear about your progress! Keep at it!
@Saynab how did your diagnosis go ? How are you feeling now ?
Thank you for your encouraging video.
You are so welcome!
You mention fluctuations in hormones. If we notice off balance/dizziness during these times as well, is this due to neural circuit dizziness and will this also improve with getting out of the hyper alert state?
This will improve as you manage danger mode! Hormonal changes make you more vulnerable to the effects of stress.
Amazing, thank you sincerely!
You are very welcome, Cindy! It is my privilege to be able to share this information ❤
When I get up in the morning, the dizziness is often not as present. It usually starts after a few minutes. Is this evidence of neural circuit dizziness?
Hello,
I have started to apply your advice and follow your online course. Thank you very much for your precious help.
The well implemented breathing explained as well as the first exercises.
Since becoming dizzy I have constant pain and cracking in my neck.
My dizziness increases as soon as I use my neck.
Vestibular exercises with head rotation are difficult because they increase pain and dizziness. it is difficult for me to know which one provoked the other.
Do you have any advice ?
Jessica, my video on neck dizziness is coming out on Sunday!! I think it will answer your questions and it contains several exercises to try!
Thank you so much!
I’m in the same situation did you ever get any help with this?
every time I start feeling worse I have a thought that the doctors missed something. I think I am delaying my progress by this way of thinking.
I had: MRI, 2 CT scans, wore a heart monitor for a week, and had a whole bunch of blood work done. how do I stop thinking that something is missed
This is really the hardest part. This might help. th-cam.com/video/yJ639hDU6w8/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/rtwNNaw7dqA/w-d-xo.html
Ive just found your channel nd am only about 5 videos in....but do you havw a video where you address if tbis dizziness is actually as dangerous as it feels...and is it safe to drive with it?
Hi Dana, you may find these videos helpful th-cam.com/video/B1iQELBDYII/w-d-xo.htmlsi=d4wCMbGzgbiPCsaS and th-cam.com/video/C3Tv8VckwuU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=p2wvp6YJtp_tHc9l
Love how informative this channel is. Please never stop, we need more Information out there ❤
Thank you so much, Maddie. I think there are many, many people out there who deserve to have access to this information and can get better once they have it!
Thanks for your video!💗 I find my symptoms changeable the way others say. for example someone says they feel like their feet feel like walking on jelly then my feet feel the same the next day or someone says they feel like they're lying in a hammock then I feel the same way after that. It's like my brain is reading my mind and giving me the same experience. It's weird!
Such good evidence that your brain is the source of the dizziness. The mind and the body are always connected this way, but when you're very sensitive (like when you're dizzy), it it much more obvious when it happens. This is another good reason not to be in support groups where people are anxious and worried- it can really make people feel worse!
@@TheSteadyCoach This might just be the key as I have been surrounding myself online with people who cannot move past the barrier and it does trigger me as well as I always think what if I will be like that forever.
I get woke every morning with what feels like adrenaline and my first thoughts are how dizzy will I be today. I’ve had this for 8 yrs 24/7 dizziness. I feel off balance, floating, falling. Then it all comes back in the afternoon sound 4-5 and worse at dinner. I’m scared to death of dizziness because it means a symptom of something. My doctors say it vm, pppd and anxiety is making it worse. But I can’t get the fear and anxiety under control. I’m post menopausal. I just feel there is more to this and don’t believe this is vm or pppd only. I had this years ago and when it came back in 2015 it was with a vengeance and I believe my brain and body remember something I don’t. I’m always anxious and afraid. I’ve had MRI’s and they found white matter spots but they say vm so I had test on the cranial Doppler to check blood flow it was normal. I do have slight blockage in carotid artery on the left side, I had PAD checked and it was normal. But the dizzy sensations never go and the fear is always there. You say it’s a prediction error but I feel it something telling me it’s a disease process. I know what people think of me and it’s always anxiety they say. I don’t understand how a person can be anxious all day for years and dizzy. I know you can’t say for sure what could be going on, but I just don’t know if this is nerual circuit. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
Hi Patty, I am so sorry you are going through all this. I have seen every single one of these symptoms and worse in people with neural circuit dizziness. The doubts you are having are totally normal, but you meet the criteria based on the fact that nothing was found medically and your symptoms have weird cycles and patterns. For these methods to really work, there will need to be a process of letting go of the medical testing and accepting that this could be your nervous system. You are not alone.
@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you! I’m trying to let go of the medical but I guess that’s what anxiety will cause. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.
Hey all, mine is definitely in the evening after my dinner. I just seem to go into a mode of dizziness and like I am losing control. It's so odd.
So sorry that's happening to you!
thank you for all your videos. You said that we have to observe our thoughts before dizzi come but mine its 24/24 7/7 it's normal ? Some doctors say PPPD but i have this impression like on a boat all the time and more stronger when i'm laying or sitting
Totally normal, Laura. In the Success Stories playlist, you'll hear that it's actually pretty much the norm for people to have 24/7 symptoms. Watch for the ups and downs in that time.
@@TheSteadyCoach than you so much
What are we supposed to do when having an extinction burst? My dizziness is a lot worse to the point I need to rest a lot more. But I'm worried by resting my brain will atrophy again, but I can't push through without the symotoms becoming overwhelming. It has been going on for about 3 weeks... Can extinction bursts last that long? Was making really good progress prior to this
They can last this long, yes. I am so sorry this is happening. What comes to mind is this video... it may give you some ideas about what needs to be tweaked. But sometimes... it's just a matter of waiting the darn thing out. I know that really stinks. It WILL get better. th-cam.com/video/XV7bJe-Nc-s/w-d-xo.html
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you. I am through the burst now and feeling better than before 🙂. It seems to be a cycle - I guess similar to boom/bust with concussion (PPPD triggered by concussion)
Hello so I am currently in VRT as well and have had those fluctuations in symptoms but now they are becoming less often and I have not had one in 10 days so far and hoping for more. It’s currently on the 4/10 uncomfortable scale. However I found out I have accommodated insufficiency and this has caused my eyes not to focus at all on letters even when I’m still. However this only came on when I got vertigo. My PT and I think I could have always have had it but the vertigo made it noticeable. I was wondering what your thoughts are on this? Also I was wondering if it seems like I’m on the correct path. I have had dizziness now for 8 years and have just started therapy 6 weeks ago after having a bad flare up that I’m still recovering from. I wonder when most people start to feel “normal again”
11:39 should I ignore the symptoms and try to move my head like when symptoms are less?
I was told I have dehiscence in my ears and that's why I'm getting dizzy. But I've had a lot of stress my entire life and now I'm thinking it may be due to stress. The worst thing about it, is I've hade 3 ear surgeries. How can I know for sure if it's PPPD?
This is a tough one. SCDS can certainly cause dizziness but it has certain characteristics. You can read more about it here. If it doesn’t meet these criteria, the dizziness is neural circuit. I think some people with SCDS have neural circuit dizziness, and for others it’s truly the tissue damage that is causing it. vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/third-window-syndrome/
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you so much! I love your channel ❤
Can you address oscillopsia from supposed vestibular neuritis pls? If the brain compensates why would oscillopsia continue for 5 yrs. Post neuritis? Thank you.
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I just feel the floor bouncing is worse at night. Is that common? 🤔
Why your chronic dizziness symptoms get worse at night (or in the morning) and what to do about that th-cam.com/video/llkSUHUsiZ4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=tKeR6amHDoneDlvN
I'd like to connect with you and work with you but worry price range
Hi Marie, you can find out more about my services at my website thesteadycoach.com/
I nearly pass out in box stores.
You may be interested in this video th-cam.com/video/MsWYyDWuu_s/w-d-xo.html
I definitely get worse at night
Hi Lynn! That is so common- nighttime requires your brain to adjust how it’s interpreting information from your senses because there’s naturally less information available from your vision. This can activate the “dizziness circuit.”
Hello so I am currently in VRT as well and have had those fluctuations in symptoms but now they are becoming less often and I have not had one in 10 days so far and hoping for more. It’s currently on the 4/10 uncomfortable scale. However I found out I have accommodated insufficiency and this has caused my eyes not to focus at all on letters even when I’m still. However this only came on when I got vertigo. My PT and I think I could have always have had it but the vertigo made it noticeable. I was wondering what your thoughts are on this? Also I was wondering if it seems like I’m on the correct path. I have had dizziness now for 8 years and have just started therapy 6 weeks ago after having a bad flare up that I’m still recovering from. I wonder when most people start to feel “normal again”
Hi Gianni, these are really good questions and I'm actually working on a video about visual vertigo right now. I agree with your PT- you have likely had the accommodates insufficiency for a while, and it's not the cause of your symptoms. Since chronic dizziness tends to overemphasize the eyes (stay tuned, I discuss this in depth in my upcoming video about visual vertigo), this will exacerbate or make more noticeable any pre-existing condition with the eyes. You are 100% on the right track doing VRT especially with the reduction in symptoms! Well done! Most people start to notice a significant improvement in symptoms in about 6 weeks, but that varies tremendously from person to person. My advice would be to track your progress, and keep tracking it. The more you do that and focus on the process, the clearer it will be that you are moving forward.
@@TheSteadyCoach hello when can we expect this video so I can go over it with my vestibular therapist
@@giannivelasco4116 my plan is next weekend, assuming I have time to finish editing it, it's a long and complicated video!
@@TheSteadyCoach that sounds great thank you! Would you possibly be willing to do a FaceTime call at or zoom so I can talk to you more about my experience and symptoms because I feel like mine have been so long lasting and confusing and it be nice to talk about this and get more advice on how to help myself. I will pay for an hour zoom call for whatever you charge :). I am a 22 year old college student at the UofA and I’m trying to find all the tools to better help me fully recover
@@giannivelasco4116 I actually work with lots of clients remotely, so that would be easy to set up. If you click Contact Me in the banner of my channel, that will take you directly to my practice website. Services, fees etc are all on the first page, and if that looks good, you can click Request Appointment to book online, or if you have questions about any of those details, you can shoot me an email by clicking the contact form at the top or bottom of the page.