Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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jfo624 08/03/2011

Hi
My anxiety went to my stomach. What's good to help to calm it down?
Thanks
Linda

WanderingVet 08/03/2011

A nap.

Heidiclark 08/03/2011

Have you tried any relaxation exercises, deep breathing, or soft music? My stomach is often in knots from anxiety so I can relate. Also my doctor recently put me on medication which helps.

mycroftt 08/04/2011

mediation ...deep breathing exercises...take some ginger root found in any supermarket ..

deleted_user 08/04/2011

Mine is like that a lot. Maybe you should try just laying down and watching tv or a movie.

deleted_user 08/04/2011

I get that too, what i do is as you breath in push your stomach out, rather than your chest which is what normally happens when we breath in. Pushing your stomach out stretches it and releases the tightness. Dont know whether youve noticed, what normally happens when we get anxious is that out breathing slows right down almost like we are holding our breath, our stomach gets tight, we feel rigid, which is obviously why we dont feel relaxed!
Try it stretch out your stomach a few times, learn to be more self aware of what is happening to you when you get anxious. With practice you can do the stretchy thing before an event where you know is going to cause anxiety.

jfo624 08/04/2011

Heidi
What medicine did the doctor put u on for your stomach .
Linda

deleted_user 08/04/2011

OH I CAN TOTALLY RELATE, MY STOMACH DRIVES ME CRAZY AT TIMES, AS IF IT HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN, I TRY AND RELAX DO MY BREATHING,GENTLE HUG.

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