Why you feel spacey when you have chronic dizziness - vestibular issues & dissociation symptoms

I just want to tell others that its possible to cure it, I cured the moment I stopped fearing it, how to cure it? Understanding that its a normal body response, and that it doesnt mean anything other than youre stressed Youre not going crazy or anything like that, I started having them when I was 21 and havent had any episode since I was 23 now im 28🤗

I am a retired firefighter/paramedic. I lived stress 24/7 for 20 years. I was forced to retire in 2011 at 46 due to back injury and new diagnosis of POTS. I also became a Type II diabetic from 17 steroid injections over 2.5 years. This year, I started working for a new company from home on computers. It’s medical (which I love) but also part sales (which I hate). I started getting lightheaded, confused, slurring my speech, severe difficulty speaking and concentrating. I kept thinking I was having a diabetic issue, which was all normal. Saw my doctor who referred my to audiology and they ran their battery of tests thinking it was the crystals in my ears. Nope, not that either. My neurologist diagnosed me with PPPD. Turns out, the glancing of my gaze on both computer monitors plus my paperwork , and the stress of my job in sales was the cause. When I heard it was because of the stress, I thought, this is not what I call stress. I know stress and lived thru stress. I was able to transfer to a different department with no sales, started PT and my symptoms went away. So yes, I can relate to many things you say

I remember having this at the beginning of it all and I remember saying to a family member that I didn’t feel ‘real’ and they didn’t understand what I was talking about. It was scary as I’d never known it even existed. 😢 Thankfully it didn’t last too long- I remember meditation and body scans helped to feel more in my body

I feel like this is the worst part of my vestibular disorder. I’ve struggled with this for 3 years, believing I was crazy! I went from being extremely active (marathon training, CrossFit, hiking, etc.) to barely being able to walk into target and drive without feeling dizzy or dissociating. I’m so tired of living this way! I want to put an end to this madness. Thank you @thesteadycoach for all your help and for giving us all hope!!! God Bless!!❤

Once again you hit the nail on the head. I used to get a floating sensation so often that I had to hold onto a chair... Your grounding technique is a life saver. I push my feet into the ground while bearing down on the chair handles and start singing to myself the 12 days of christmas backwards. I get so distracted by doing this that I feel better a lot sooner. Sounds crazy to most people, but I feel this group would understand.... Thanks again.

Definitely experienced this very badly during the worst part of my PPPD. It was terrifying! I looked down at my phone and it would seem as though I wasn’t the one holding it. I no longer feel this way though thanks to all the regulation exercises 🥰

OMG!!! This is me! I have this most of the time almost 24 x 7, I would say. My dizziness actually started with this sensation. It’s been seven months with this. The most disturbing symptom of all for me. Good to see that people got rid of this! Waiting for my turn to get rid off this sensation

Every time I need answers you are there. I just type what I feel in search and there you are. Thanks for that.

Wow. So spot on

Thank God for your life ! May Jesus bless you and protect you ❤️ you are an angel on earth for me

So helpful! Thank you, Dr. Yo!

This is one of those rare instances where the algorithm gods brought me exactly what I needed when I needed it. Just this one video of yours (I have a lot to catch up on) put names and explanations to inner turmoil that'd been owning me as of late. And here up until now I thought it was all related to a long battle with increasingly bad sinus infections, being a relatively recent widowwr, and the survivor of a particularly viscious narcissist when I thought I was ready to date again. I suspect they have all filled my bucket to overflowing.

Great video and information!! Thank you Dr. Yo!!

Thank you so much. I am finding your videos incredibly helpful.

Excellent explanation is this very distressing symptom. And I 100%, like you find mindfulness the most useful tool whilst in the throes of it, in conjunction with addressing stress and increasing tolerance to it. ❤️

Dr. Yo, Thank you again for everything you do for this community. I am beyond grateful for your work.❤

You’re god sent!

You are amazing, wish all docs were as knowledgeable as you!

I definitely experienced this when my issues first began. Thankfully havent felt that particular symptom in quite some time!

You do an amazing job at explaining the ‘what and why’ Dr. Yo. I firmly believe that understanding what is happening and why is key to recovery. Keep up the great work. You are changing lives!