exercise dizzyness

[[nh...]]

anytime im out walking around 15 mins i get very dizzy and extremly light headed and off balance, why does this happen?

[[Ex...]]

Happens to me too. But I think It's a good thing. Maybe kick starting those receptors. But I will keep exercising because the last time I was in a wave, it eventually helped.

[[nh...]]

like so dizzy i feel like im going to pass out, balance is terrible, what causes this tho?

[[La...]]

Hi nhbuck,

The vestibular system (balance system) is badly affected by benzodiazepines because they act as "vestibular suppressants". It can take awhile for the system to normalize once you've come off the medication.

 

We've got a support group for dizzy ("floaty" "boaty") people, and there are quite a few references at the beginning of the thread, as well as throughout. Have a look if you want to get a bit more info about it. Of course, you're welcome to join us as well.

[[nh...]]

where do i find this im not seeing it?

[[La...]]

I'll give you the link to the beginning so that you can read the first few pages of descriptive info and links. You're welcome to join us at the tail end of the thread!

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=128947.0

[[nh...]]

is there anything that works to take for this?

[[La...]]

No. It's a symptom of withdrawal, and like the other symptoms, we have to ride it out. It can be a rough ride for awhile, but it may not last too long. Like with everything else, we're all different. Many medications can cause dizziness -- not just the benzos. Antidepressants can do it, as can other psychiatric medications. But so can strong painkillers and a long list of other types of medications.

 

The brain works pretty hard to try to get back to normal, though, so that's what most of us are waiting for. I'm hoping it's a short-lived withdrawal effect for you. 

[[nh...]]

this is not just a little dizziness its unbearable i cant even walk outside without stumbling and the head pressure/ lightheadedness

[[La...]]

I know, nhbuck. I've been living with it for quite awhile now, so I'm well familiar. That's why we've got a support group!