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@missybelle

Luckily my local physical therapy had one therapist who had special training in Vestibular Therapy. I had about 8 exercises to do daily that only took about 10 minutes. It’s hard to describe. The purpose was to induce dizziness but not to overdue it. It retrains the brain to cope and not panic. I would look at colored balls about 4 ft. apart on my fireplace mantel. I would sit 4 ft. away. While looking at the red ball you look out your peripheral vision at the green ball and quickly turn your head to the green ball. Then look periphery to the red ball and turn to that one. I would only do 10 of these. You can see why you need a coach. I got some emotional support from some web sites that demonstrate similar exercises. One is The Steady Coach.com and the other I liked is a uni student in England that greatly explains this condition. Her site is EMJAY styles on You Tube. After about 10 months I noticed the dizziness was waning and the blurry vision as well. I still have some residual blurry vision but I can look from left to right now without dizziness. I stopped driving it was so bad but hope to be able to soon. This confounding condition seems to have a link to people who suffer from anxiety. My ENT said the messages from my brain, eyes and inner ear were misfiring. My eyes felt like they were dragging and my balance was struggling. The ground swayed. It’s been a horrible experience and I hope I don’t have a relapse which can happen. It affects all ages. I count myself lucky after reading other peoples experiences.

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@missybelle. Awesome info!

I’m now 15 months into PPPD. I’m working with a PT / Vestibular Therapist who has me doing the same eye exercises. It’s been the worst year+ I’ve ever experienced. I also watch the “Steady Coach” on Youtube. It is very informative and helpfull with information and how to regain my life back. It is a very debilitating condition.
Stick to the therapy and get out and start doing those things that you once did before you had symptoms. Take it slowly and your brain will start to reawaken. I’m starting to have good days, 5/10 sometimes 4/10. Most of the last year its been 8-10/10!!