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HIV anxiety and constant dizziness
I have posted this question before but think it may be a good idea to start a new thread. I received a brief oral sex with asking for a few seconds from a massage lady last April and I am having this HIV anxiety ever since then. Have posted question to Dr. Hook and was told no risk and no need to test for medical reason. I have been suffering from daily dizziness and lightheadness probably due to anxiety and it is really bothering me. Used to spend daily on the net googling HIV info but have stopped to do so per the advices given by this board. I still come here though to seek ways to deal with my anxiety. I have make an appointment to see my GP and will ask her for a referral to see a phychologist.
In the mean time, can someone give me some suggestion on how to deal with this contant dizziness coz it is really bothering me? Are dizziness and lightheadness symptons of anxiety and stress? Thank you.
In the mean time, can someone give me some suggestion on how to deal with this contant dizziness coz it is really bothering me? Are dizziness and lightheadness symptons of anxiety and stress? Thank you.
Medications can be used as part of an anxiety treatment plan, but they're certainly not a "cure". The decision to use medications is an individual one, and no doubt there is a wide range of opinions on the subject. At the end of the day, there's no "right" or "wrong" approach, people have to decide that for themselves.
That being said, I personally think there are a couple scenarios where medications would be indicated...
One, if a person has been battling anxiety for a long period of time, and has tried all kinds of various treatment modalities, with little to no success. Two, if someone is experiencing constant, debilitating anxiety. Lastly, if a person is struggling to make any progress in therapy due to their anxiety being too high. That's kind of the same thing as the second scenario I listed. If a person is not functioning properly, and their daily life is significantly affected, then medications would make sense, IMO.
Medications help by reducing the severity of symptoms, so that the person can really get down to the nitty gritty, working with a therapist, and working toward setting and achieving goals on their own.
That being said, I personally think there are a couple scenarios where medications would be indicated...
One, if a person has been battling anxiety for a long period of time, and has tried all kinds of various treatment modalities, with little to no success. Two, if someone is experiencing constant, debilitating anxiety. Lastly, if a person is struggling to make any progress in therapy due to their anxiety being too high. That's kind of the same thing as the second scenario I listed. If a person is not functioning properly, and their daily life is significantly affected, then medications would make sense, IMO.
Medications help by reducing the severity of symptoms, so that the person can really get down to the nitty gritty, working with a therapist, and working toward setting and achieving goals on their own.
Meds are an option that lots of people use successfully, but they should be a last resort.
I think he is moving in the right direction looking at non-med options first. He has made some steps in the non-med direction lately - stopping googling which he says terrified him so was counter-active, and now making a doc's appointment for therapy referral. At the doc appointment he can find out the pros and cons of meds.
I think he is moving in the right direction looking at non-med options first. He has made some steps in the non-med direction lately - stopping googling which he says terrified him so was counter-active, and now making a doc's appointment for therapy referral. At the doc appointment he can find out the pros and cons of meds.
I know there are people who agree/disagree about medication for anxiety. but shoot I'll tell you without it I would be feeling anxiety 24/7. I know a few people who have been on prozac, zoloft, etc, for 30 plus years, no side effects, and their doctors tell them they will probably be on it forever. If anxiety is bad enough I would suggest taking medication. Just my 2 cents though.
When you said you experience the same thing, do you mean you also have HIV anxiety or just anxiety due to something else? I read that medication for anxiety has lots of side effect so it is not recommended. If you have HIV anxiety, what kinda of explosure yiu had and did you ever tested?
I experience the same thing but I'm on medication for already 8 years now. My condition is stable except in certain situations.
I need to correct my original post as if it would matter. I did not ask for the oral and I stopped her right away when she started doing that. That's why I felt this incident is so unfair to me and I don't deserve this kind of punishment.
There are lots of self help books on the subject and will be in greater detail than you can get from here. Here it will just be one person's experience and only in a few lines, but with a book you can pick what interests you and stick with it.
Besides, the more you know about the subject, the easier it will be to work with the therapist. Are you sure you need a referral to see one?
Besides, the more you know about the subject, the easier it will be to work with the therapist. Are you sure you need a referral to see one?
Any suggest on how to deal with them? I tried exercise and breahting control and only helped when I did that and back gain when I stop
Oh yes, anxiety and stress can cause one to be dizzy, light headed, feel foggy, etc. very common with anxiety.
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