https://vestibular.org/forum/patient-stress-management/ VeDA Discussion Board en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 01:07:04 +0000 wpForo 60 https://vestibular.org/forum/patient-stress-management/therapy-for-coping/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:54:09 +0000 Just saw my Neurologist today and we discussed how I have been handling my vestibular issues for the past 15 years.  He told me he felt that he's known me long enough and that I should seek out a therapist to talk to for coping mechanisms.  I am very high functioning for a vestibular patient however I am very aware of all the compensations I do on a daily basis and the mask of smiling and acting like I am okay so that I can "look and act" normal to others.  Inside I know that I am adjusting my life and doing subtle things so that I do not seem "off" as all vestibular patients do.  He feels that after so many years of holding my emotions close to me,venting to someone impartial, my husband listens but he is of course emotionally attached, would be beneficial.  I am curious if anyone else out there went for professional help and did it help?

]]> Patient: Stress Management vicki https://vestibular.org/forum/patient-stress-management/therapy-for-coping/ https://vestibular.org/forum/patient-stress-management/stress-triggers/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:03:23 +0000 What types of activities make you anxious and panicky? And how do you cope with those activities or how do you reduce your stress during those activities?

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