Does anyone have this problem, anxiety, nervousness, in a flare, how do deal with it?

I'm noticing a few different changes. I feel at times anxiety or nervous and jittery?
That is strange for me. I'm in a mild flare at the moment, (I hope) no major blood like in 2008.
There was a times today of going to the bathroom about 6 times today mostly formed, some diarrhea, no mucous.
And I feel sort of nauseous, like a couple of waves with a mild dizziness that goes away a few seconds later. I q-tipped my ears earlier so that might have something to do with it.
any ideas?
thanks, guys

All of that could definitely be part of your flare.
I also have anxiety any time I'm not near a bathroom. If I'm not flaring it isn't an issue (and the anxiety is generally non existent if I'm not flaring), but if I'm flaring even mildly, the anxiety will cause me to have to go. If something like this happens I will even feel a little feverish until I get to a toilet.

I resisted taking anxiety medication until I had a panic attack before minor surgery and a scope.  I take very small amounts of Xanax as needed - bad days like today when my husband is getting results of ct scan and his lung cancer.  It helps SOOOO much - wish I had taken it longer.  Doctor is afraid of my dependence or addiction but at 70 (and with some self-control) I live a lot better with the Xanax.

ElaineNY

I was on an anti-anxiety drug for a while. It made me feel loopy on top of the other meds I was taking. When I slipped and fell down the stairs at my home, I decided to get off it. After that, I used meditation and stress-relief yoga and got much better results.

When I am flaring (as I am today) I find it hard to smile, and find myself extremely irritiable and impatient- eg anything that delays me- be it a red light or a traffic jam etc- will make me curse and swear to myself and silently to others etc etc.... The funny thing is how quick I shift gears for the better and smile again when I have a good day- I am on top of the world. I do have that fear of "knowing" I will be flaring again soon enough, but I enjoy every moment of the the good days when they come. However, anxiety/stress when in a flare is, in my view, completely normal even though regretable. I still try and use black humor to see me through where possible rather than anger. My wife is amazed at how I joke about it sometimes on bad days.

The best time to deal with anxiety is when you are not having it ! (I am not being sarcastic)

For myself I exercise every day on my recumbent stationary bike and release some of my demons...

Then I meditate on the breath, have conquered insomnia by progressive relaxation and listening to CDs checked out from the library.

This takes a lot of the edge off peaks of anxiety when it begins to arise...then there is Xanax to the rescue, I only get one attack that takes hold of me every few years.

When I watch carefully my internal states, it starts with the cramping, then in some cases short of breathing (no anxiety yet). If I intercept it at this point, with some rhythmical breathing I can flatten it out before it actually arises in its full bloom, it work for me almost all the time. It is almost the same as Anger Management, it is best to understand its causes, the arising of the cause, and intercepting it BEFORE we get hit with it !

Hi everyone that responded. Wow, so part of this is this ugly disease! I didn't experience this type of feeling in last flares, only when I was in prednisone did I experience it. But I'm not on it. (cross my fingers) but I would use it again if things get worse.

To McGut, what I am taking is atarax, aka hydroxyzine, yes it an antihistamine. The NP I saw prescribed this as I said I didn't want anything stronger to resort to yet. This was before my 1.5 month wait to see my regular doctor. Typically it is used for itching or to treaty allergic skin reactions. It may also be used to control distress and anxiety or to help induce sleep. It may cause some effects like dryness of the mouth, headaches, diarrhea and of course cause drowsiness, unusual tiredness (as it is supposed to do). But otherwise, this is working for me at the moment.

It is strange that there are certain peaks of anxiety, of course notably the anxiety of needing to go to the bathroom but that I resigned myself to feeling that and am used to it. But this one was a doozy for me, like I was going to freak out or something. I had to force myself to relax and wait it out, walk around a bit and think very hard of something else. It lasted for about 1/2 hour. And my poor hubby was just watching me, keeping an eye, asking if I needed anything. This has been a ride for him too! While I was feeling this, yes, I felt like I had a fever too or a hot flash! who knows exactly! sheesh! if it's not UC it could be the "Big Change!" That is scary too! LOL

and yes with the shortness of breath that is another one I didn't experience before also again (except prednisone). So thanks guys, I know then I'm not losing my mind yet!

To kops2da, it's a battle everyday! my best to you! You are certainly a tough cookie! Way to go! To MissStacy, yes, I get very mad at this as well, think and say swear words when I am feeling cranky and crabby. That helps me once in a while and say out loud to myself, that I'm not going to let this take over my life! I've got too much to do! To wimomofthree, hang in there, you've got 3 to take care of! Just go everyday one minute at a time or 1/2 hour at a time and the next thing you know it's tomorrow again! I know how you feel because that's I how I feel sometimes, I worry about this and that, my aging parents, my family, work or that the sky is going to fall! Sounds silly! But I have to stop myself and think that this is way too much thinking. Things will happen all of the time and you can't stop or control everything!

Thanks everyone! Later.....