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Posted 11/14/2011 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
As I was driving to school today I felt just totally piercing pain in my stomach then it turned into extreme nausea and the feeling I was gonna pass out during my first class which we had an exam that I didn't prepare too well for. As the day went on I felt a bit better but I was so tired at the end of my school day o decided to reschedule my psychiatrist appointment for tomorrow. Now I feel like my ribs are shot along with the usual chest pain that comes with anxiety. This really sucks how every week I feel like I'm getting some new disease when I'm really not lol.
Posted 11/15/2011 12:52 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Matt,

:( I am sorry that you are going through all of this, but I am glad to see that you realize that it is anxiety bothering you, and not some new disease...that is a step in the right direction.

Stomach pain/nausea is the number one symptom of stress for many people. In fact, in children, stress almost always manifests itself with stomach complaints. It is a very common and basic symptom-our digestive system is very susceptible to anxiety.

If you think about it, you having a stomach ache before a daunting exam is pretty classic anxiety/stress characteristic!

I used to get really wiped out (sometimes still do) after a particularly hard day with symptoms. This should improve as you continue with your therapy, and work on things:)

I hope that you can reschedule and get into your p-doc's soon, and that you have a better day tomorrow. (and that you aced your test!)

Take care,
S.C.
Posted 11/16/2011 4:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Scaredy Cat,

I went to my psychiatrist today, but instead I talked to the talk therapist who works with him because he wanted me to talk to her about my past college issues. They are probably gonna diagnose me with PTSD and go through the therapy process with that because of some really bad experiences in college I had. I had a little info on it on my 1st thread.
Posted 11/16/2011 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
I am glad that you made it to your appointment. I do hope that you are feeling better physically as well.

It sounds as if your p-doc and therapist have a good idea on treatment methods for you, and I am glad that they are working together on a dx, so that you can move forward in your recovery!

Great job on rescheduling and getting in to see them. I hope that you continue to do well with this, and school, and everything else you have going on:) BTW how did you do on that test that you were anxious about? I'm sure you did well.

Keep posting!
S.C.
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