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14/09/2025

👀 Did you know your vision plays a major role in how you keep your balance?

When your vestibular system isn’t functioning properly, your brain leans harder on visual input to stay steady. But here’s the catch—if the signals from your eyes and vestibular system don’t match, your brain gets conflicting information. That mismatch is what really triggers many symptoms, including:

🌀 Visual sensitivity
🌀 Trouble with busy patterns or motion
🌀 Difficulty focusing or tracking
🌀 Dizziness triggered by screens or scrolling

This “sensory conflict” makes your brain work overtime, often leading to discomfort and imbalance. Understanding the link between vision and balance is key to managing symptoms—and finding the right treatment approach.

👉 Learn more in our latest blog:
vestibular.org/blog/vision-and-balance-what-you-need-to-know

13/08/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Ruth Ann Harnisch has joined Unheard: The Ears of Meniere's as our Executive Producer!

Ruth Ann is a powerhouse in the independent film world, with credits on 400+ documentaries and numerous acclaimed narrative features amplifying under-represented voices across the industry.

Her recent projects include Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, She Runs The World and We Are Pat.

With the incredible support of The Harnisch Foundation, we’re back to filming this fall! 🎬

We still need your help to complete the film — we accept tax-deductible donations, as well as contributions like airline miles and hotel points.

💙 Help us bring Meniere’s Disease into the spotlight: www.earsofmenieres.com / www.2ndchapterproductions.com/donate

10/08/2025

A new study from the Netherlands provides evidence that vestibular function tests, particularly the video head impulse test (vHIT) and caloric testing, can support clinicians in distinguishing between Menière’s disease (MD) and vestibular migraine (VM)—two vestibular conditions that frequently ...

10/08/2025

An acute vertigo episode is a sudden onset of intense dizziness or spinning, often without warning. It can last for seconds, minutes, or even hours—and may leave you feeling disoriented, nauseated, or completely off balance.

These episodes are common in many vestibular disorders, especially early on or during flare-ups.

Here’s what you can do if one hits:
➡️ Find a safe, quiet place to sit or lie down
➡️ Keep your eyes focused on a fixed object
➡️ Breathe slowly and deeply to calm your nervous system
➡️ Avoid triggers like caffeine, alcohol, or sudden movement
➡️ Keep a “vertigo kit” nearby: meds, acupressure bands, migraine glasses, water, noise cancelling headphones.
✨ If it’s your first episode—or symptoms are severe—don’t wait to get medical help. Learn more here: https://vestibular.org/article/coping-support/living-with-a-vestibular-disorder/how-to-deal-with-an-acute-vertigo-episode/

Acute vertigo may be a sign of an underlying condition that needs proper evaluation.

06/07/2025

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The fatigue is real—and here’s why.
Living with a vestibular disorder doesn’t just affect your balance—it affects your energy, focus, and stamina.

🧠 Your brain is constantly working overtime to keep you upright, oriented, and functioning in a world that feels unstable.
Whether you’re walking, scrolling, or just sitting in a bright room—your system is in survival mode.

That constant compensation leads to:
– Mental exhaustion
– Physical fatigue
– Trouble concentrating (a.k.a. “vestibular brain fog”)
– A need for more rest than usual

💙 It’s not “all in your head.” It’s a neurological reality.

21/05/2025

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Did you know?
People with vestibular disorders are at a much higher risk of developing anxiety, panic attacks, and even depression — especially when their condition is undiagnosed or misunderstood.

That constant dizziness, the fear of movement, the isolation — it can all take a toll on your mental health.
And too often, it’s brushed off as “just anxiety.”

But here's the truth:
🌀 Your symptoms are real.
🧠 Your mental health matters.
💚 And support for vestibular disorders must include support for emotional well-being too.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s raise awareness of the whole picture — and keep advocating for compassionate, informed care.

21/05/2025

Hearing aids are cool now.

05/03/2025

Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting 18 March 2025 @ 8:00 pm ET - 9:00 pm ET Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting Read Post

05/03/2025

Are you among the 35% of US adults over 40 who have experienced vestibular conditions such as , or an ? Our friends at the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) are presenting their virtual conference all this week, March 3-7, 2025, with experts addressing a range of related topics. Sessions are recorded and available for free during the week.

Learn more and register: vestibular.org/LRL

11/01/2025

09/01/2025

For individuals with hyperacusis, ordinary sounds—like chatter at a restaurant, the hum of an appliance, or music at a party—can feel painfully loud and unbearable. A recent article in The Hearing Journal highlights how this sound sensitivity often leads people to avoid:

Social gatherings 🎉
Public spaces 🛍️
Everyday tasks 🧹

This can leave many feeling isolated and misunderstood.

💙 If you live with hyperacusis, know this: Your experience is real, valid, and you’re not alone. VeDA provides resources and support to help you navigate life with sound sensitivity.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3BAqeF4

18/12/2024

Along with helping your vestibular system trying to keep you up right.

Exhausting 😫