I think it sounds like a very sensible idea & you should definitely discuss further with your Doctor.

Perhaps also look into stress management techniques to help cope with the life issues.

I hope things improve soon.

Thank you. I just got back from the doctor and he gave me a prescription for an anxiety med for when I need it.

Hey Blh,

I was on anxiety meds for a bit as well. I am not taking them anymore, however I used to take them a few times a day to get me through.

I took Xanax or Ativan. Xanax worked better for me though.

I started Lexapro a month ago, it's works to I crease your serotonin levels which makes you feels good, instead of feeling sorry for ourselves.
I also have Ativan for situations that come up that are stressful, I can feel my stomach tighting up, Ativan works wonderful.
Lexapro also gives you a good nights sleep which our bodies need to recover.
I don't take PPIs Dexilant, anymore took it for 7 months, one day forgot to take and stomach felt better, I didn't have any acid rebound, my dr said if I didn't have rebound then my gastritis was healed.
I take one Pepcid a day before supper just to prevent acid, and Pepzin GI on a empty stomach. I do take Domperidone for my low gastric emptying stomach which has improved too.

I firmly believe that every chronic disease carries anxiety as a symptom. I've been on Xanax and Klonapin ( at different times ) for years. I always, always cut the pills in half... just enough to take the edge off. I have several diseases that I deal with and all my doctors agree that I need to use the meds as needed.

My anxiety went out of control when the diagnosis of IBS was added to th mix. I take St. John's Wort and it helps. I increase and decrease dosage according to my needs. I take it with knowledge and support of my naturopath and GP.

The medicine he prescribed to me is Clonazepam. Suggested I take one tablet at night before bed. Have not take it yet, but guess I should soon. Just nervous now thinking about taking it.

This is my stress management pill 24/7, it makes me fly in the clouds despite the suffering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq7ncjhSqtk .

Now If I had the equipment above I would probably be cured of gastritis ^_^. Cost 30,000$.

Try to find something else other than pills before jumping on them, that's what I did.

Here's my obscure stress reliever too

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfz8BHvmy8s

Bonus that the lyrics are all about gastritis... (I assume )

(...Sorry, please just throw me out with the trash... )

Yes I am on an anti-depressant, many help with general anxiety as well. I have never used an acute anxiety pill though like a tranq or sedative, just because I dont really get panic attacks and so never really felt the need, but I know others that have used them in times of pain and distress but Im not sure they did much for the pain other than numb them to it for a while.

I also did relaxation exercises a few times a day and found these very beneficial both for my sense of wellbeing and pain levels.