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Dizziness and balance problems
A guide for patients and carers
Some do's and don'ts
It is important to avoid becoming inactive in order to avoid episodes of dizziness. There is a well-known vicious circle, which can set in and is to be avoided at all costs. It starts with you avoiding moving around so that you don’t feel dizzy. This may extend to avoiding pleasant social activities. This inactivity prevents the process of vestibular compensation, as the brain is not exposed to the abnormal signals coming from the balance organs, and this lack of vestibular compensation means the dizziness won’t go away, leading to depression, anxiety, inactivity ... and more dizziness.
As far as possible, try to participate actively and with faith in the process of recovery. It is a good idea to do your exercises regularly and take part in physical activities and sports. Ball games that use eye-head-body coordination are ideal. Initially, walks may be enough. Cycling and swimming are probably less effective in helping the process of vestibular compensation, but are worth trying if they are your preferred form of exercise.
Finally, try to avoid keeping everything to yourself. Don’t suffer in silence. Once you talk to people about your symptoms you will realise how common dizziness is and you will also realise that most stories people tell you about themselves or friends who have experienced dizziness have a positive conclusion.
Finally, try to avoid keeping everything to yourself. Don’t suffer in silence. Once you talk to people about your symptoms you will realise how common dizziness is and you will also realise that most stories people tell you about themselves or friends who have experienced dizziness have a positive conclusion.
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