Information About How to Survive a Dizzy Spell

First, alert someone that you live with, or live near, that you are having dizzy spells. Unfortunately, feeling dizzy leaves you at risk for falling, so you need to make sure someone knows to check up on you every so often.

Take any vitamins or medication that you should be taking. Vitamins may help your body return to a healthy state, and medication can be helpful if your dizzy spells are due to allergies or sickness.

If your dizzy spells happen randomly, avoid driving and anything else that requires your full attention. If you need to go somewhere, take a cab or bus, or ask a friend to drive you.

If your dizziness occurs when you're walking, stay close to walls, chairs, or anything else that you can grab onto if necessary. It's best that you sink into a chair or lean against a wall, rather than falling to the ground.

If dizziness occurs when you stand up, stand up slowly, while holding onto a stable object. Do not make any sudden movements, like jumping out of bed, because you'll be likely to stumble and possibly fall.

If dizziness occurs when you sit or lay down, make all of your movements gradual, and prepare for the dizzy spell. For example, if you need to lay down, first sit down on the corner of the bed, then slide into bed slowly. Then, be ready for the dizzy spell to hit.

See if sitting down or laying down in a particular manner helps to minimize your dizziness. If so, try to sit or lie down that way. For example, lying down facing to one side and your eyes open may cause a lighter dizzy spell than lying down on your back with your eyes closed.

Be prepared for other symptoms associated with dizziness, such as nausea. Do not get into the mindset that these symptoms will not affect you because they have not affected you yet.

Be ready for the dizzy spells. Do not assume that they will not occur. You may not be able to control your dizziness, but you can control how you let it affect you.