The degree and mechanism of association between MVPS and anxiety disorders remains unclear. While some believe the symptoms cause anxiety attacks, others believe extraneous factors trigger attacks. They may occur anywhere, at anytime, even in the middle of the night. Whenever anxiety attacks do occur, they are frightening. Headaches Headaches sometimes occur in the form of migraines and are accompanied by nausea and blurred vision.
Some people describe their headaches as nagging or dull.
MVPers report other symptoms. Frequently, these symptoms are frightening, discomforting, frustrating, annoying and incapacitating. Certainly, they affect one's life style. Expect symptoms to be more intense during emotional stress, when you are overly tired, after unaccustomed physical activities, during menopause, or during menstruation. The following table lists factors that increase the intensity or frequency of MVPS symptoms.