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Old 03-06-2013, 11:28 AM
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I read that the heavy legs/fatigue is an anxiety response. I think the only solution is to remember to bring and wear your earplugs. You can try to remain calm and not worry about what's happening but my guess is this place was so noisy you probably went to the anxiety phase pretty quick! I experienced this same thing in a dollar store but it went to full blown panic attack before I could get out.

Another solution, if you don't like earplugs, is noise cancelling headphones. Get a cool pair and wear them around your neck like all the young kids

I hope you don't have any long lasting repercussions from this incident. After my panic attach it took a day or two to feel right again.

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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world.

Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances.

Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident.

The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful!

My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better!
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