I have been having some odd physical symptoms for the past 5 months.

It started last June, after a workout. It was a pretty intense cardio workout, and afterward I felt a little dizzy and felt fatigued the entire day. I have effectively not felt the same since that day. Twice that week I went to the ER because of an elevated HR and feeling fatigued. I was convinced I’d had a mini stroke. That week I started to develop issues with my vision too. The best way to describe it is like tunnel vision, strained, with light sensitivity. Between 2 separate ER visits, Primary, Optometrist, Opthamalogist, ENT, Cardiologist…. All tests were clear — clear CBC (2x), clear CT with Contrast, clear multiple eye exams, etc,. Every single physician said that I am physically OK - and the likely culprit is anxiety. For background, I have always been an anxious person and anxiety definitely runs in my family, but I’ve never had such a physical manifestation over such a long period of time. I’ve always managed to control it via exercise and mindfulness, but not this time.

I’ve since been doing talk therapy and have started 25mg of Zoloft (only 1 week in) for what my psychiatrist says is GAD. But I’m always in fear that my constant head/eye sensitivity is something more malicious. My GP is very thorough and doesn’t believe more tests are needed.

Appreciate hearing about your similar experiences and any words of encouragement you can offer.

Thanks.