Did you have the blended lenses or the ones with the line in
them?

I get dizzy with the blended ones too.
I also have separate ones.... one with trifocals.. and one
with bifocal close and intermediate (for computer and desk work).

One can reach a stage, where the bottom or close lens is too
blurry for walking. Then you can trip over things, or fall on stairs.

I totally think that whatever you do, it should be for YOUR comfort and safety.

When I first started on bifocals, the optician I went to had
a trainer frame that he could put the blended (progressive type) in or the ones with lines . close to anyone 's RX . I couldn't
even walk with the progressives. At work I'd have to turn my head to watch anything sideways... and the counter at work was LONG. I've never regretted my choice of lined bifocals!