I have struggled with anxiety to the point that it has given me gastritis. But also I have anxiety about cancer and dying. But I am slowly getting better.

I love that: "my anxiety gives me anxiety" That's exactly how I used to feel. I was scared to talk to a doctor about it because I thought it would make me sound crazy. But actually, anxiety is a very common issue and most doctors probably have quite a few patients who have it. Just get it over with, talk about it, and see what they recommend. I avoided dealing with my anxiety for a long time, but I'm so glad I did. I'm not scared of it anymore.

I am seeing a therapist as well. What is the anxiety that are you having really about?

Take a moment to write out every single thing that goes into this process.

It took me a few tries to find the thing that started the levels going up and once I got that into a positive motion, it got a little easier to take the next step.

Best wishes!

Along time ago I had one of those really heart racing, couldn't get it to slow down experiences. I called my parents and told them I was coming down and wanted to spend the night. I did not tell them about my condition just in case it stopped during the hour ride, and fortunately it did.

However, I can relate to your anxiety giving you anxiety. Sometimes when I going to an event, or will be performing an activity that has previous given me anxiety my mind works overtime, and I hope that I don't get anxiety, and by thinking about it, sometimes that triggers it. It's definitely a thinking problem, or over thinking problem. I don't have an answer for you on how to stop this, but others may. But you are not alone!!

blh123 I have gasritis too. Along with a host of autoimmune diseases that cause gastritis and anxiety. I wish we could just "like" some of these posts. This one rings true with me.

yes it's basic panic. you're having a panic reaction to something you're terrified to face. If you sit there a while it goes away.

It's a warning or a sign. It's showing you: you have to face it because it's refusing to go away. So have the reaction, and then go to the doctor, and sit there, heart racing, lump in throat, and then tell the doctor - and it'll all be relaxing and downhill from there. :) Doctors are very used to anxiety stuff.

The doctor has probably fifty patients with similar problems right now, and will be quite comfortable with the issue. thanks to 20 yrs of advertising and changing attitudes, more people than ever before are admitting to anxiety and depression, and getting help.

Which is amazing. Because my life would still be a giant nightmare if I hadn't got help. :) So it's wonderful that we can do it without fear.

I do. I get so afraid. Don't even know what to say to the Dr.,anymore. Will you be my friend? Janice.

I know what you mean. My anxiety feels like I am going to die sometimes. Fortunately my doctor understand and gives me meds, so I hope your doctor is the same way.

Yes, I get gastritis and IBS. I have an autoimmune disease which does not help matters. Then sometimes I feel sad. You learn to cope, but it is hard for family members who are close to you.

How have others coped?

Sometimes I feel that way. It started in 2010. During the night time I would begin to feel like I'm burning up but at 2:00 am, I feel like my normal self again. At times I now I feel like I'm burning up that I open up the window and freeze but I weather freeze than burn up. My mom has anxiety worse than myself. She always complain about her back hurting her, her bladder, headache and when she has to go see the doctor, she will get so depressed.

Does anxiety make you feel like saying painful, hurting words to other people? I'm not saying that I'm miss perfect and I would never say such thing but there is a lot of pain going on in my life. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who is hurting from emotions.

I have the same experiences, usually when I am anxious, it because I am anxious. In other words I am anxious about being anxious. I am currently on Brintillex and Klonopin and it is working somewhat to control my anxiety. Some days I'm not anxious at all and other days I am. I may have to have my dosage adjusted. I will be seeing my doctor this week and we will be discussing this option. Good luck with your anxiety and remember you're not alone.

JaniceCar I so understand your comment about not knowing what to tell the doctors anymore. I obsess over my upcoming doctor appointments, write down my questions, think it all thru in my head and really don't know how to phrase my questions and concerns to them. I always, always forget something when I'm in the office and have to message them later. I'm sure I drive them crazy, but they're getting paid well for their time.

I get myself so worked up before each and every appointment that I'm a complete mess by the time the appointments come around. In fact, I have cancelled many, many appointments just because I feel too panicky to make the trip. I have a lot of specialists and a lot of autoimmune diseases and am sick of all the visits that end up with no answers.

I get anxious over health problems. Since i have hypothroidism it causes so many other health issues. Last year i was dealing with weeping sores on my legs. I stressed a long time over that. Then i stressed many days over my teeth having to be extracted. I stressed over getting my upper denture when all my teeth were removed. I stressed over not being treated properly for thyroid issues and why i have lost most of my hair. Stress over time drains your adrenal glands. I bought a book about adrenal fatique and learned that doctors dont recognize this condition. I tried to follow the plan in thebook but that was hRd to do on my own. Finally after realizing that i was in full depression from anxiety I went to the doctor. He put me on a SSRI called cipralex. I am a new person now. Anxiety is under control and hopefully the adrenal glands have recuperated. If you suffer with unending anxiety my solution is to go to the doctor and get some medication to control it. You cannot let it go indefinitely. Maybe you need counselling and maybe you dont. I decided that i was anxious over all my health issues. Trouble is my health problems just never end for me. Hypothyroidism or hashimotos. (not sure) because i dont have a doctor who knows how to treat it. I have been on synthroid for 40 years and even though i read how it is ineffective to treat thyroid issues i still take it every day. Remember if you stress too much anxiety will become part of your everyday experience. Once it takes over your mind you become anxious because you are anxious. The only solution was to go to the doctor. Cipralex has brought me back to a calmer mindset and i can face life again. Also the doctor gave me clonozapan to help when anxiety does return. While getting on cipralex you need one of the benzos to help you till the anxiety is lifted by cipralex. Hope this has helped someone.