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I feel like the earth is slanted and I'm constantly going downhill when I'm driving.

I've had the sensation that the earth is slanting or tilted when I'm driving and that I'm always going downhill. It's been going on for over a week now, and I'm having massive panic attacks because of it. I don't feel comfortable in my own body right now, and I feel like I've aged 10 years because I'm making myself sick. I've had anxiety in the past and have suffered from dizziness and panic attacks before. I've been fine for 4-5 years, and then suddenly last weekend I started feeling this weird way when I was driving. Now I can't get it out of my mind. It consumes me, and I'm starting to get really panicked and depressed. I'm scared to get in my car or even go outside. I'm not sure what this is or what I can do. Has anyone else had a similar issue? If so, do you have suggestions of what to do? Thank you!
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Hi there, I recently got my eyes tested, and nothing seemed to be wrong. I think it's developed into a phobia. I'm fine when I'm inside, but as soon as I get into the car it acts up again.
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Yeah, I'm seeing a doctor this week. Thanks!
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I have the tottaly same thing I can not drive at all every time I try to drive I feel dizzy all of an suden I even have to stop the car cause of it.. it is such I horriable feeling
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Hi and welcome. Have you had your eyes tested recently?
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2010625 tn?1329372056
It sounds like to me that you are having some kind of vertigo. You should probably talk to a doctor about it. I don't know that much about it, but here is a link if you would like more info; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertigo
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