Anxiety ever make you sick?
Racing thoughts and a pounding heart. My first memory of anxiety, I was in preschool. I vomited before a school play one night because I was so nervous. I had stomach aches every day during my school career, especially in middle school and high school when you have to switch classes several times a day. In elementary school, I used to ask to go to the nurses office because I thought I was sick, when now I realize it was only nausea from anxiety. Even now as an adult, I have to go hide at family gatherings in another room, or go outside because I get so overwhelmed and I HAVE to be alone immediately. Whenever I'm around a bunch of people, like tonight, I have to spend a long time afterward by myself to destress because of sensory overload. I literally have to take blood pressure meds because of the stress of anxiety! Sends my blood pressure through the roof. I know I'm not the only one who suffers from severe anxiety. Often, I get physically sick to my stomach and I start stuttering and trembling when I'm overly anxious. I'm wondering if anxiety medication would help, or make things worse? Anyone have any thoughts or reviews on how anxiety medication helped or hurt? Or can you be cured of it without meds?
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OutOfUserName wrote: »i dont think i have anxiety
That's very good! I'm envious haha0 -
I have always been an anxious person but it got really bad this summer. Manifested in strange ways. I tried to combat it with traditional methods (exercise, healthy eating, etc) but ultimately I got worse and worse until I couldn't handle daily life anymore. I went on something for it. I'm only a few weeks in, about 4 weeks I guess, and I feel marked improvement. I wish I would've tried it sooner.4
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I don’t believe I’ve ever delt with anxiety0
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I get upset to my stomach when I'm upset.0
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I also get the sh!ts1
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forward0backward wrote: »I also get the sh!ts
Lol me too!3 -
Will_Run_4_Food wrote: »Yes. I could probably eliminate 3/4 of it by avoiding this site.
Lol probably!0 -
caco_ethes wrote: »I have always been an anxious person but it got really bad this summer. Manifested in strange ways. I tried to combat it with traditional methods (exercise, healthy eating, etc) but ultimately I got worse and worse until I couldn't handle daily life anymore. I went on something for it. I'm only a few weeks in, about 4 weeks I guess, and I feel marked improvement. I wish I would've tried it sooner.
I can relate. I'm glad it's starting to help you.0 -
Soul crushing anxiety.......It's my comfort zone.
I really start to worry if I'm not feeling anxious.0 -
Anxiety is horrible. I had really bad panic attacks after child birth. I found a breathing technique that was so simple helped so much. See someone for cognitive therapy. I don't do medication and you probably don't need it either so try this first.1
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I have anxiety tied in with my bipolar disorder.
The mood symptoms are devastating but cyclical. I'm not always in an episode.
From a daily functional perspective the anxiety is the most challenging.1 -
Anxiety is horrible. I had really bad panic attacks after child birth. I found a breathing technique that was so simple helped so much. See someone for cognitive therapy. I don't do medication and you probably don't need it either so try this first.
What qualifies you to tell a person that they don't need medication?
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I switched from typical talk therapy to a combo of CBT and hypnosis about 2 months ago. I had already talked to my PCP about meds, but wanted to see how the CBT/hypnosis worked first. In general, I think it's been a positive change. I expect it to take a while for me to see significant improvement. Right now I'm up in the middle of the night with racing thoughts and fidgety. That's after listening to my hypnosis recording for the night.0
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Anxiety is horrible. I had really bad panic attacks after child birth. I found a breathing technique that was so simple helped so much. See someone for cognitive therapy. I don't do medication and you probably don't need it either so try this first.
What qualifies you to tell a person that they don't need medication?
I never said she shouldn't, just to try other things first. Have a nice day. Read properly before you be rude.1 -
I have anxiety issues too. I'm sorry I have no helpful advice or guidance for you. The last panic attack I had I realized I'd either die or it would subside....strangely that comforts me...
It will all be over soon
I've been having anxiety issues again lately..oh well...I'll either be ok or not.2 -
It's something I experience daily for a few years now. And I'm very anti med (personal opinion) So I'm just living with it currently. But I am working towards changing my life towards not putting myself in the situations that cause it so often.0
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I have social anxiety and generalized anxiety.. and anxiety over medications and death and kids out of my sight.. I hated school because I hate the unknown. I've never used medication to deal with it. Not that you shouldn't. If you can't seem to manage it on your own, then you need help. Me, I can't.. my anxiety won't let me.
It makes it difficult to go anywhere alone, to go to the doctors, or to find a normal job. I pet sit but my sister in law has to take the calls and meet with the clients. I just paid 62$ for a rabies shot for my dog because my anxiety kicked in about taking him back to the shelter for a scheduled free one. I was just telling my sister in law yesterday that I need to get this under control before I go broke!!
I usually combat it by having someone with me, like my kids or sil, who can distract me from my racing thoughts. It's so bad that I've been called a cnt buy my sil for ignoring and walking away from people talking to me.. I swear, I never saw them! Cant recall faces or names either. Attended church for almost a year before I knew who the pastor was or his name. Sat next to a boy in one of my college classes who decided to ask me out in the hall.. didn't know who the heck he was and said as much. He told me then never sat next to me again. That's another thing... single for 5 years now cause it takes me FOREVER to get to know anyone. Most people don't wait for a person to come around mentally.
I have to know weeks in advance of any changes so I can get use to the idea. Anxiety has caused me to uproot my kids and my life 16 times and 4 states in 18 years. I'm finally in a home I don't feel "compelled" to run from! Bloody expensive! 1500$ a month! But it "feels" comforting. Been here the longest I've ever been in a place. Almost 2 years now.
Yeah, anxiety and I are old friends. I have depression issues too but I hate weakness so it pisses me off and I refuse to acknowledge it. I'll distract myself or tell myself to get over itself.
Other than that, I'm fiiinnneee! Totally fine! Yup.. Not a head case at all..0 -
Anxiety is horrible. I had really bad panic attacks after child birth. I found a breathing technique that was so simple helped so much. See someone for cognitive therapy. I don't do medication and you probably don't need it either so try this first.
Definitely need to look into breathing techniques. Thank you for sharing. Hope you continue to improve!0 -
I switched from typical talk therapy to a combo of CBT and hypnosis about 2 months ago. I had already talked to my PCP about meds, but wanted to see how the CBT/hypnosis worked first. In general, I think it's been a positive change. I expect it to take a while for me to see significant improvement. Right now I'm up in the middle of the night with racing thoughts and fidgety. That's after listening to my hypnosis recording for the night.
I'm glad you have noticed improvement. I hope it continues to work for you0 -
I have anxiety issues too. I'm sorry I have no helpful advice or guidance for you. The last panic attack I had I realized I'd either die or it would subside....strangely that comforts me...
It will all be over soon
I've been having anxiety issues again lately..oh well...I'll either be ok or not.
I usually have to comfort myself out of an anxiety attack. Tell myself it's ok and to calm down. It helps. What would be better is if i had someone follow me around to physically and verbally soothe me like a baby lol.0 -
It's something I experience daily for a few years now. And I'm very anti med (personal opinion) So I'm just living with it currently. But I am working towards changing my life towards not putting myself in the situations that cause it so often.
I'm not too fond of the idea of putting prescription drugs in my body to change something. I really think Drs should prescribed a person to follow people with anxiety around to comfort them at the 1st sign of an anxiety attack lol.0 -
GlassAngyl wrote: »I have social anxiety and generalized anxiety.. and anxiety over medications and death and kids out of my sight.. I hated school because I hate the unknown. I've never used medication to deal with it. Not that you shouldn't. If you can't seem to manage it on your own, then you need help. Me, I can't.. my anxiety won't let me.
It makes it difficult to go anywhere alone, to go to the doctors, or to find a normal job. I pet sit but my sister in law has to take the calls and meet with the clients. I just paid 62$ for a rabies shot for my dog because my anxiety kicked in about taking him back to the shelter for a scheduled free one. I was just telling my sister in law yesterday that I need to get this under control before I go broke!!
I usually combat it by having someone with me, like my kids or sil, who can distract me from my racing thoughts. It's so bad that I've been called a cnt buy my sil for ignoring and walking away from people talking to me.. I swear, I never saw them! Cant recall faces or names either. Attended church for almost a year before I knew who the pastor was or his name. Sat next to a boy in one of my college classes who decided to ask me out in the hall.. didn't know who the heck he was and said as much. He told me then never sat next to me again. That's another thing... single for 5 years now cause it takes me FOREVER to get to know anyone. Most people don't wait for a person to come around mentally.
I have to know weeks in advance of any changes so I can get use to the idea. Anxiety has caused me to uproot my kids and my life 16 times and 4 states in 18 years. I'm finally in a home I don't feel "compelled" to run from! Bloody expensive! 1500$ a month! But it "feels" comforting. Been here the longest I've ever been in a place. Almost 2 years now.
Yeah, anxiety and I are old friends. I have depression issues too but I hate weakness so it pisses me off and I refuse to acknowledge it. I'll distract myself or tell myself to get over itself.
Other than that, I'm fiiinnneee! Totally fine! Yup.. Not a head case at all..
I once hated making phone calls! Even just ordering pizza was terrifying. But now, it doesn't bother me at all to make calls since I have my own business. I also have a history of debilitating depression, but that has improved tremendously with healthy lifestyle change. I'm actually very good with names and faces, so I can't relate there! I hope you find relief
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I now what you are saying. I am agoraphobic
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I have it to. i can relate to having it in grade school. it sucks as far as geing over it. i don't have no advise except chellenge the things that give you trouble. one of mine was driving but now it seacond nature. sure it sill scary but it's not that bad. put me in a crowed room or left with strangers. heck no.. i hate with a passion christmas shopping. to many people0
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I struggle with anxiety as well. In high school is when mine peaked and began to form even more to the point I would walk out of exams, my hands trembling and my heart racing.
Anxiety has made me feel quite nauseous before but not the point of physically being sick. I had to start taking medication for my anxiety at the beginning of the year due to how terrible it had become and I couldn't function at all. It all depends on the medication and the dose that the doctor gives you and how it will affect you. I'm on the lowest dose of anti-depressants and it has helped with both my anxiety and depression so so much.
The hardest part right now is explaining to family, friends and my partner that just because I'm taking my medication doesn't mean I will feel amazing every single time. My anxiety will go through the roof some days despite me taking the medication.2 -
Yes.. all the time. the first thing I do is breath.... then stop drinking coffee for a while. that helps a little.
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I've had bad anxiety all my life. I actually started doing a Lil better after my inflammation was cut down. But other than that I try to avoid triggers, and take a lot of alone time lol.And ride it out when I have a attack.0
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michael1976_ca wrote: »I have it to. i can relate to having it in grade school. it sucks as far as geing over it. i don't have no advise except chellenge the things that give you trouble. one of mine was driving but now it seacond nature. sure it sill scary but it's not that bad. put me in a crowed room or left with strangers. heck no.. i hate with a passion christmas shopping. to many people
Omg I hated driving too! I got my license at 16, but did not start driving until 20. I would literally have panic attacks anytime I had to get behind the wheel. Now I'm comfortable driving within my comfort zone. But anytime I have to drive somewhere outside of my usual routes, I get bad anxiety. You can forget about me ever driving out of town lol.0
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