Sit or lie down immediately when vertigo starts
Keep your head still and avoid sudden movements
Focus your eyes on a fixed object
Drink water and stay hydrated
Rest in a quiet, dim room
Get up slowly from lying or sitting positions
Avoid driving, climbing, or using machinery during an episode
Sleep with your head slightly elevated
Limit alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine
Eat small, regular meals if low blood sugar may be a trigger
Try the Epley maneuver if your vertigo is from positional changes
Try the Brandt-Daroff exercises if recommended for positional vertigo
Use a cane or support if you feel unsteady
Check your blood pressure if dizziness is frequent
Treat nasal congestion or ear pressure if present
Use ginger tea or ginger supplements if tolerated
Practice slow breathing to reduce nausea and anxiety
See a doctor if vertigo is severe, persistent, or recurrent
Seek urgent care if you have chest pain, fainting, weakness, trouble speaking, severe headache, or vision changes