One of the biggest misconceptions about Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) is that if scans don't show a structural cause, the symptoms must be "just anxiety." The research tells a very different story. Over the past decade, neuroimaging studies have shown that people with PPPD have measurable changes in the way their brains process balance, movement, attention and sensory information. These findings are helping us move beyond the outdated idea that PPPD is eithe

If you live with Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD), you may have noticed that certain environments seem to trigger your symptoms more than others. One of the most common places people struggle with is the supermarket. Many of my clients describe feeling dizzy, unsteady, overwhelmed or disconnected when walking through supermarket aisles. Some begin avoiding supermarkets altogether, while others rush through their shopping as quickly as possible. If this sounds f

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) can be confusing, frustrating, and often frightening to live with. Many people describe feeling as though they are constantly rocking, swaying, off-balance, or disconnected from their surroundings. These symptoms can persist even after medical tests show no ongoing physical cause. One of the most important things to understand about PPPD is that the symptoms are real. They are not imagined, exaggerated, or "all in your head." Ho

One of the most common things I hear from people living with PPPD, dizziness, vestibular migraines or chronic vertigo is: “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” Places that once felt normal can suddenly feel exhausting, overstimulating or even frightening. Supermarkets. Shopping centres. Busy roads. Restaurants. Driving. Scrolling on a phone. Even walking through crowds. Many people describe feeling: disconnected dizzy foggy off balance overstimulated panicky trapped unsafe And

This is something I hear a lot in sessions. People come in and say: “I don’t understand why I feel like this” “My body just goes into panic” “I know I’m safe, but it doesn’t feel like it” And underneath all of that is often confusion… and frustration. Because it doesn’t make logical sense. Your body isn’t random — it’s protective One of the first things I gently explain is this: Your body is not working against you. It’s trying to protect you. Even if it feels overwhelming. E

If you’ve been experiencing ongoing dizziness, unsteadiness or a “rocky” feeling that doesn’t quite make sense, you might have come across the term PPPD. PPPD stands for Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness. It’s a condition that can feel confusing and, at times, quite frightening. Many people are told that nothing is physically wrong, yet their symptoms feel very real and impact daily life. So what’s actually going on? What is PPPD? PPPD is a functional neurological cond