Introduction: Feeling Dizzy from Stress?
Do you feel dizzy, unsteady, or lightheaded during stressful times? You are not alone. Many patients who visit Dr. Sajib Saha’s vertigo clinic in Dhaka feel this way—even though their ears and brain seem normal. The reason? Stress and anxiety can affect your balance system.
In this article, we will explain how your mental health can cause or worsen dizziness and balance problems—and what you can do about it.
🧠 How the Brain and Balance Work Together
Your body keeps balance using:
- The inner ear (vestibular system)
- The eyes
- The muscles and joints
All of these send signals to your brain to help you stay steady. When you are stressed or anxious, your brain becomes too active and confused. This can make it harder to process balance signals, leading to the following:
- Dizziness
- Feeling lightheaded
- Wobbliness or floating sensation
😰 Can Stress Cause Dizziness?
Yes. Stress and anxiety can affect your body in many ways. When you are stressed, your body goes into “fight or flight” mode. This causes:
- Fast breathing
- Muscle tightness (especially in your neck and shoulders)
- Rapid heartbeat
- Increased awareness of body sensations
These changes can confuse your balance system, causing you to feel dizzy or unsteady.
🌀 Balance Problems Linked to Stress
Some common balance problems that are connected to stress include:
- PD (Persistent Dizziness)
- You often feel dizzy, especially when standing or walking in crowded areas.
- Vestibular Migraine
- Dizziness with or without headache, often triggered by stress or lack of sleep.
- BPPV (Benign Positional Vertigo)
- It is not caused by stress, but stress can make attacks more frequent.
🔄 The Dizziness-Stress Cycle
Many patients experience a cycle:
Stress → Dizziness → Fear → More Stress → Worse Dizziness
They stop going out, avoid walking, and feel nervous. This makes the problem worse over time.
✅ How to Know If Your Dizziness Is from Stress
You may have stress-related balance problems if:
- Your dizziness changes with your mood
- You feel dizzy in crowds or busy places
- You feel more “light” than spinning
- Medical tests (MRI, CT scan, etc.) show no apparent reason
🧘♀️ Tips to Manage Stress and Improve Balance
Dr. Sajib Saha uses a complete treatment plan that includes
- Balance Exercises (Vestibular Therapy)
- Special movements to help your brain handle balance better.
- Relaxation Techniques
- Deep breathing, meditation, and light stretching.
- Healthy Lifestyle
- Sleep well, drink plenty of water, and limit your caffeine and smoking intake.
- Counseling or Therapy
- Talk to a mental health expert to manage anxiety.
- Medicines (If Needed)
- In some cases, medicine may help control symptoms.
🏥 When to Visit Dr. Sajib Saha
If dizziness or balance problems are making daily life difficult, do not wait. Dr. Sajib Saha is a trusted specialist in vertigo and balance in Dhaka. He will check your symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan.
📅 Book an Appointment Today
📍 Visit us at Panthapath, Dhaka
📞 Call: 01922115587