Dizziness

[Ducks29]

I just started a new job and I stared a conveyor belt constantly and when I look up I'm dizzy and confused I was just curious if there's anything I can do I don't get sick or nauseated just dizzy and not there I've never been motion sickness I've been out on boats and in the ocean so I'm not sure.

[SassyLassie]

Hello~That is a miserable feeling, I have it too, I noticed if I don't stare at moving objects for too long, but take quick breaks by looking away, that can help.

I agree with  Sara, it is always best to discuss issues like this with your GP, possibly he/she will have some ideas or even a med that might help.

[Sara_MHModerator]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Thanks for your question.  It's certainly interesting!  We encourage you to check in with your doctor for an exam and discussion about this.  What you are experiencing is not uncommon.  Unfortunately, it is part of yoru work so hard to get away from.
The problem is that the vestibular (balance) system depends on input from three systems: the inner-ear balance apparatus; the eyes; and the somatosensory system, that is, pressure receptors in your feet and elsewhere that tell your brain where your body is. The brain integrates these three sources of information to keep you balanced. When there's a defect in one or more of these systems, or in the brain's ability to process them, dizziness is the result.  Your inner ear is likely find and this has more to do with the following:  Motion sickness occurs because there's a mismatch between the motion your body is feeling and what your eyes are seeing. (Think of watching a conveyor belt--your eyes say "we're moving," your body says "we're not moving," and the mismatch causes motion sickness after awhile.)  

I would talk to your doctor or even your employer to see how others have handled this situation.  Taking frequent breaks looking elsewhere, doing eye strain exercises, etc. are probably a given to help.