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Anxiety and stomach problems.

michiev
michiev
So on friday night I had very little food for dinner and then later on I had a bowl of some noodles before going to bed (Not right before) during the day I felt this gassy feeling most of the day that usually happens when i haven't eaten that much.. (I thought i was getting better with my diet because i didn't eat anything for the first few days my dad was in the hospital, Then i started eating again) Then like.. the feeling lasted all day, I woke up from a nap, had some cookies and then had dinner.. Later on I chugged a glass of orange juice and proceeded to get the worst stomach cramps and pain.. I had Diarrhea (Gross, i know. but bear with me) Diarrhea is one of my BIGGEST triggers for anxiety.. as is most stomach pain or pain in that area due to a bout of food poisoning I had about two years ago... And i felt anxious for most of the night, I got better later on and my mood lifted.. I had some mint tea and it was doing alright.. So i had food and then later on went to bed.. I woke up and was doing great, Had an early lunch (Earlier than normal, so probably OCD getting annoyed at me as well for breaking my routine.) And late afternoon I had the same feelings I had on saturday.. I went to take a nap and woke up feeling a lot better, Until i had dinner and then a bit later after that (And cookies) I freaked out in the shower, I started feeling ill.. My stomach was hurting, feeling gassy, I have this tickle in the back of my throat that worries me to no end.. I have this sick feeling in the pit of my stomach..

This is horrible.. How do you stop stress and anxiety.. How do you make this all better?
KWEdwards
KWEdwards
Anxiety is so crazy it can cause so many different symptoms. Mine causes really bad heartburn. Also using the bathroom makes my anxiety really high. Not the actual act of using the bathroom, but the nervousness of not being able to go when I have to. It has limited me a good bit. like not being able to go out fishing or go tubbing(which I love) becuase I am scared I might have to use the bathroom and there is nowhere to go.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes the stomach contains seratonin aswell as your brain so its no wonder your getting these issues - However How long as this been going on ? It sounds very much like IBS ( irritable bowel syndrome ) Ive had this for 8 years now - if you would like some pointers and some food help to see if it eases inbox me and ird be only to happy to help xx
Jen x
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know how you feel. last night I had gotten sick. at first I thought it was because I was having back pain and that was making me nauseous. Then around 5 AM I started getting chills real bad and that sent me into terrible anxiety cause when I'm cold I get anxiety so I went in to take a hot shower. pretty much I just rushed in and stripped off my clothes real fast instead of doing my usual thing where i leave a change of clothes in my room for afterwards. While in the shower I started crying cause my stomach was hurting so much and then I knew I'd end up missing church, the superbowl party and game night and would be home sick alone. Then after around a half an hour I got out of the shower and went towards my room to change. I had just gotten dressed when I had to rush to the bathroom cause I felt like I was gonna throw up. I ended up throwing up and then afterwards went into my parents room to ask if someone could pick me up some 7 Up. Still feeling pretty sick and been having anxiety cause I get so worried when I'm sick.
deleted_user
deleted_user
sorry to read you guys are experiencing this.

anxiety and stomach is definitely related, our anxiety mind leads our physical body to step into fight or flight mode and wanting to feel LIGHT hence the bathroom expeditions.

i haven't had this for a while but used to when i had bad anxiety.

also the food you are mixing isn't probably the best combo, noodles, orange juice (which can be a laxative for some) and things.
when you feel a bit bleh in the stomach or anxious try and stick to toast, i go for avocado on toast, a light tea like chamomile or lemonade.
it's a time to be gentle on your body whilst of course having food to have nutrients so you can get through the anxiety too.
starbright1949
starbright1949
this post is right up my alley. Now to learn from it. It don't matter what I eat. If I have to go to the doctor or just outside I wil have repeated bowel movements till I am able to get out. I am always worried about when this is gonna happen to me and where is the bathroom??
deleted_user
deleted_user
Man count me in. Since i went down with GAD my stomach and bowel have been a frikkin nightmare. No cakewalk i can tell you. I deal with it by sticking to basic foods, plain boiled rice and fish nothing else oh part from bananas (starting to really dislike them now) oh and cut out dairy and fats NO GOOD. Also anything with preservatives or additives ALSO BAD. Hey anxiety sucks we all know it. but the upshot is i am loosing weight

HAHAHA revenge
starbright1949
starbright1949
WOW!!!!! WHAT do you eat???????
deleted_user
deleted_user
not a lot lol
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been off and on a paleo-style diet for over a year now. Let me tell you, when I stick to it, I feel pretty good. Add some moderate exercise and I almost forget I have DP/GAD. Though I won't hop on a soapbox and preach about what one should or shouldn't be eating, let me tell you to just do some research on the paleo lifestyle. It isn't so much a diet as a lifestyle. Also maybe read Wheat Belly and research the effects of grains and other dietary "staples" on your physiology. Basically, the more processed or refined a food is, the worse it is for your body, particularly your digestive system, which is designed to basically breakdown meats & veggies.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My current setback was from a Paleo style diet - I had non stop hypoglycemic attacks. People with anxiety burn glucose like crazy.

I could not create enough with ketosis and my brain went insane. It has now been 10 weeks off the diet and I am still recovering.

When I went to a Phd nutritionist she had a fit and said no one under stress or with anxiety should cut back on complex carbs - if it wirks for you great - damn near killed me

I have a family member who is a professional body builder and these guys do a paleo style diet jsut before competation - he said lots of them have panic attacks and they dont have anxiety disorders
deleted_user
deleted_user
You need a definite improvement in diet. You need bulk and fiber. This is not the first time you have posted with poor eating habits. A good plan, especially with irritable gut and bowel is to get plenty of fresh leafy green veg and fresh fruit. Add yogurt in the am. The natural probiotic activity will help to alkalize the digestive tract and calm things down, while not disturbing serotonin production in the small intestine. Serotonin is not produced in the stomach, but in the small intestine. If there is disturbance in the intestine, like IBS or 'leaky gut' syndrome, serotonin does pass through the lining well, so less free serum serotonin. Adding B6 will also help promote digestive enzymes and help serotonin to cross the blood brain barrier. A good B 50 complex taken with meals helps regulate glucose, promote healthy digestion, breakdown of fats and cholesterol and promotes good metabolism. Stay hydrated with at least 64 oz. of water a day and get regular exercise, and you will be in the pink in no time. some benefit from eating 4-5 sall meals a day, rather than three squares a day. This also promotes rapid metabolism and helps with weight control and glucose regulation. Good luck. Eat smart.