Ask Dr. Yo: why do my chronic dizziness symptoms get worse when I'm sick- and will they get better?
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
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Many people ask this question during the cold and flu season because they freak out when they get sick and symptoms tramp up. Good news: it's normal. Watch to understand why it happens and get some reassurance about what comes next.
00:00 Intro & reassurance
01:98 Your immune system turns on your "braking system"
03:20 Your nervous system is turning the volume dial up on normal dizziness sensations that occur for many people when they're sick
04:59 Upper respiratory illnesses can directly have a temporary effect on your vestibular system
08:00 All are temporary - rest and get well
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Having a flu right now and my lightheadedness is compeletely out of the window. I'm not feeling well, but I know it will pass, the flu will pass and my lightheadedness will be back to my normal state (at least for now, because one day I will recover). Thank you for this video, Dr. Yo.
Always so positive and gives us hope Dr. Yo - love how you said “you will be back to your baseline “ just to hear that made me calm
I'm so glad it helped. I'm confident about this one- I see it happen so often.
I’ve been dealing with dizziness for 2 months straight after a series of bad panic attacks. All tests have come back clear and I’m seeing a vestibular specialist this week to finally rule that out. It makes me so anxious and I feel like it’ll never stop. I’ve noticed recently once I stop driving I can feel it more like I’m still moving and then it eventually lessens. I have rocking, swaying, bobbing and just overall dizziness 24/7. I think it’s PPPD and I’m so tired of seeing people say you have it for life. I need encouragement so bad
Let go of all worry about it. Don’t fight it. Your body will relax and allowing it to regulate and get better.
@@vee9133thank you for this.
It won't be forever. It's been over a year for me and I have symptom free days all the time, and when I do have symptoms, I'm no longer afraid of them so they usually don't last long. Learn to relax and don't fight the symptoms like the comment said above. Also watching Dan Buglio's daily videos in addition to the steady coach helped me immensely. You will get through this ❤️ don't read anything that scares you into believing that you can't get better.
@@katiealannathank you. So you’ve had it for a year? How long do you go without symptoms? And when they come back do they last days or minutes ?
@@sophiaaisabel I’ve had it 2019 shortly after giving birth to my 5th child. I had a lot of stress going on for a while before it started- had what looking back now I believe was my first panic attack and had a very rough several years following, pretty much bed bound at that time. After listening to yonite and Dan i have learned to not be afraid and properly deal with the symptoms. You will get through this. One day at a time. Don’t be hard on yourself. None of us choose this- but we get through it.
My son brought home the delightful coxsackievirus and my dizziness is back in full swing. I was completely free of it for a few months and it's just insane how bad it is again.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. I'm sorry you're unwell- this time of year is awful for germs.
I was just wondering about this. Amazing
This video is so so amazing! Thank you very much, Dr. Yo!😊
Just in time for all those nasty bugs going around!
Thanks so much, Yonit ❤
I hope you don't have to refer to this one too much this season!
Thanks a lot . Very reassuring
You're very welcome, Anne!
For the women here, did anyones period get worse and the symptoms are so so intense when pmsing too
Thanks soooo much Yonit! I needed this bad today! I’ve got Covid again and that’s how it started last time! My symptoms ramped up!!! I didn’t want it to happen again! But your right I have the tools, thank you x
You know the tools and you can do this, Steve. You will be alright.
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you 🙏🏻 😊
@@steveslong-covidjourneyPPPD
I am in the same position! Covid cause my vestibular migraine and PPPD so I have daily dizziness both moving and visually.
I also had Covid for the second time 6 weeks ago, but still noticing that my dizziness has increased more so than before. Wishing you a speedy recovery💛
I don't know if it's just me, but my symptoms flared up right after I got better from the flu 😂
That is common as well. I should have mentioned it! Sometimes neural circuit issues have a delayed response after stress.
Mine too!! I had Covid again, and have been feeling generally back to normal (aside from dizziness) for 6 weeks, but the dizziness is still ramped up more so than normal!
Hello! I have a question regarding VNG testing. I just found your channel and ordered your workbook & will begin your free course. I have a VNG scheduled for March 1st. Should I be concerned about this testing? I know I need to work on fear and I have heard how awful people feel after the test.
VNGs can "poke the bear" but they are NOT going to cause a permanent or lasting change. None of my patients (when I was doing VNGs) ever needed me to stop the test or had last effects. The tester should be compassionate and help you ground and distract you during the parts that can change symptoms.
For me it all started after Covid infection in the beginning of November.
I feel strange and scared in my head. How can I accept the sensations and lower the anxiety bucket. It is so hard. I feel scared and I am afraid this feeling will never go away for the rest of my life 😢
Sometimes the head is clear.
But only small parts of the day.
It is SOOOO hard. 1) Try not to research. It will increase fear. 2) Small steps. Find small things that bring you pleasure, calm or joy, even if for just moments. 3) Positive media- my channel, Dan Buglio, Jim Prussack, Nicole Sachs 4) Find connection- either with friends/family or online community. 5)Consider taking my course, it is free. thesteadycoach.com/free-course
Hey Dr. Yo. Can you let me know of it's common within your groups for people with neural circuit dizziness to have issues with using their prescription glasses, particularly when doing any close up reading? Many of my symptoms have eased significantly but i have a hard time looking at things close up and tend to close an eye to ease the sensations. Curious if other people experience this. Thank you for all you do!
YES! The brain has a harder time adjusting to prescriptions and dealing with strong stimuli (up close or busy visual stimuli- including reading) due to the visual dominance (aka the brain tends to have a hard time filtering out unnecessary visual information).
Every time i get a flare-up, i come to your page and it's exactly what im going through! So i just got over cold and the dizziness is back unfortunately. So basically this is normal? And how long will it be b4 it goes away?
I am so glad you found this video at the right time. Yes, this is quite common. Anything that affects your immune system can cause your symptoms to heighten but they will calm back down.
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you! You're such a blessing 🙌 💓
I have been dealing with hyperactive nervous system since July 2020 and didn’t have Covid or flu until aug 2022. It caused major dizziness but I still didn’t know what was wrong with me yet so I freaked out and started having panic attacks and all. I have had Covid two more times and panic attacks and dizziness and low back pain are always the things that hit me. What is weird is I will feel “normal sick” for a day or two and then those other symptoms hit hard and suddenly. I don’t know why there is such a delay. My nervous system is definitely an issue with extreme anxiety. I did just start an anxiety med to see if it will help me.
I am sorry, this sounds miserable. Neural circuits like dizziness and pain are often your brain's way of saying "You're in danger." Back pain happens to me too when I get sick.
@@TheSteadyCoach I know the dizziness I have is from my nervous system, but have you seen people get some relief with anxiety medication (not benzodiazepines) to make it easier to work through the emotions that are underlying?
Can you explain why symptoms ramp up during that time of the month for women? I notice I am 85-90% great the other 25 days out of the month but right before my period it’s like the dizziness hits worse. I’m trying to stay positive on my recovery journey, but it feels like this will be my biggest hurdle to beating PPPD.
Why your chronic dizziness symptoms get WORSE around hormone changes- and how to use them to heal
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But if the symptoms are coming from stress response or are a brain glitch(software issue) Why would sickness have an affect if it is not a hardware problem. Or are you speaking to those with a hardware issue?
Software is not completely independent of hardware. All biological systems are of course affected by biological changes. I think of it as a spectrum. Neural circuit/brain glitch issues are far over on the "psychosocial" end of the spectrum, meaning they are primarily driven by stress, distress, trauma, etc. but because they exist in a biological system, if something biological happens, it can affect the circuit. However, tissue damage heals. People recover from illnesses. I expect biologically driven changes like illness to be temporary.
Hi Dr. Yonit I wanted to ask do anxieties completely unrelated to the dizziness make the pppd worse and does it affect the recovery process? Or only the anxiety and fear about the dizziness itself. For example if a cop pulls you over and you get nervous or if you are nervous about taking an exam etc.
YES anxieties about other things definitely affect the dizziness!
For me it's the opposite. My symptoms are so low when I'm sick that sometimes I wish I would get sick just to feel normal.. 😂
That often happens when people's symptoms are primarily driven by anxiety.The anxiety has something else to focus on during the illness!