Urgency and anxiety?

I've noticed that several on here are taking anxiety meds. Is that a totally separate issue or is it linked to the Crohn's?

In the past when I've had urgency issues, I get a sudden cold sweat along with the spasms. It feels like some kind of anxiety. I've also noticed that I am usually OK until I know that I'm getting close to a restroom, then the 'anxiety' or whatever it is kicks in and the 'need to go' feeling turns into something more urgent, sometimes resulting in a problem just seconds before getting to the toilet. It's got to by psychosematic. Do you think that taking some kind of anxiety med on days when I'm not feeling well will help?

I should add, on a normal day, I'm not an anxious person. It seems to totally revolve around rushing to the bathroom.

After reading your post (s), I feel that adding ANOTHER medicaiton to your regimen may not even be necessary. If you only experience the symptoms prior to a bm, then my guess is it is all in your stomach and a brain chemistry med might not be the answer. I read, a while back, a book on natural healing. In it stated that most moods come from our guts. (butterflies)

When I am feeling that I will need to "go" soon, I too get that anxiety feeling, bad butterflies, and I do take antianxiety/depressent meds (Lexapro). I was a huge worry wort and had severe social anxiety even before any Crohn's symptoms began. Most people don't know the drug resume of their friends, but on a forum like this you get very acquainted with what people take. If it were me, I wouldn't add another med if I weren't suffering 24/7.
Hope this helps and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Keep us all posted.
Jen

Hey J-Web,

I developed anxiety related to my Crohns about 2 years ago. I have had the disease for over 30 years, but did not get the anxiety until the past couple of years. I take Xanax as needed when my anxiety kicks in. The triggers are usually connected to the bathroom, as well as stress triggers. At the first hint of it, I take my Xanax and able to stop it in its tracks. I am only using it maybe 1-3 times a month. Good luck!

Hugs
Gail*Nanners*

My daughters and I have a name for what you're experiencing, "Bathroom Syndrome," and we use it to refer to all situations when you've held out for some time, but feel as if you won't be able to hold out any longer as soon as you get within site of your goal. As Basil says, it's absolutely natural to be anxious when you're right on the verge of having a humiliating accident. The other thing to remember is that explosive diarrhea is pretty hard on your body; I know I always feel totally exhausted afterwards. So between the am-I-gonna-make-it anxiety and the huge stress on your body, it doesn't surprise me that you'd break out in a cold sweat. But only you can know whether the level of your anxiety is appropriate or not. I think seeing a counselor--if you can find one who understands your situation--is a very good idea.

Hang in!

my anxiety is closely related to my medical issues, and I did not have any until I got sick then I got my first panic attack.

I take anxiety meds and I just adjust the dosage to my medical problems if I am in remission then 5 mg if I have bad D and blood and fatigue and stuff then 10-15 mg hehe.

Now that I have so many medical issues I am learning to deal with it but at first I was a big mess in the anxiety department