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Things you can do to help ease vertigo

There are things you can do to ease vertigo symptoms when they're happening, and to reduce how often it happens.

Do

  • lie still in a quiet, dark room to reduce the spinning feeling

  • move your head carefully and slowly during daily activities

  • sit down straight away when you feel dizzy

  • turn on the lights if you get up at night

  • use a walking stick if you're at risk of falling

  • sleep with your head slightly raised on 2 or more pillows

  • get out of bed slowly and sit on the edge of the bed for a while before standing up

  • try to relax – anxiety can make vertigo worse

Don’t

  • do not bend over to pick things up – squat to lower yourself instead

  • do not stretch your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf

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