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Posted 5/7/2015 5:50 AM (GMT 0)
I need help with my anxiety. I know lots of skills to help with my anxiety level. However I dont know how to make my anxiety better when it comes to pain. I have abdominal pain that pretty severe. Now i am on pain meds.. (ugh). I know that anxiety makes pain worse, so i heard. My question is how can i ease my anxiety about my pain. Any suggestion are welcome
Posted 5/7/2015 9:30 AM (GMT 0)
My anxiety causes my muscle tension (and makes it worse than it actually is), and my pain from my muscle tension causes my anxiety to be worse. It's an awful cycle =/ All I can really suggest is try some coping methods, a heating pad does wonders for stomach pain or a nice warm bath. If you need to take a clonopin or something that will decrease your anxiety right away if you're having an attack. I think you'll find the more positive you are, and the more coping skills you develop your stomach pain may decrease and so will your anxiety. For me I always have to take care of my anxiety first, then my pain is miniscule. Also try breathing exercises, it stretches out your diaphragm which makes it easier to breathe (something all us anxiety sufferers desperately need). Prayers and good vibes being sent to you. Hang in there. :)
Posted 5/7/2015 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi curlybekah and welcome!

I am sorry you are experiencing abdominal pain and anxiety...it certainly can be a vicious cycle.:(

Do you know the origin of the pain. Is is from an IBD or perhaps IBS? Of course treating the source is going to bring you relief...so be sure you are doing all you can on that front.

As far as further help with the anxiety angle...you mention coping skills, which are great! Keep those up...and look for more in our Resources. (see link below) You may find some helpful new tools there.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206



Biofeedback and or therapy are other options to consider. They can both help you to decompress and deal with the physical aspect of the anxiety/pain. Perhaps you can talk to your doctor about a referral.

Wishing you the best. Please come talk to us anytime for support. We understand and are here to listen anytime.:)

Scaredy Cat

Posted 5/7/2015 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with SC. You should definitely get your abdominal pain checked. How long have you had abdominal pain and when do you get it most often?
Posted 5/7/2015 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Actually...looking in your profile...I see you deal with Crohn's...

...so I am sure that you are working with your gastro to manage your condition.

Have you consulted with him/her about Rx possibilities that will not exacerbate the IBD?

I know that many people with Crohn's also deal with anxiety...so there are meds (depending on an individual need) that can be used for anxiety management.

Wishing you the best in all things...body mind and spirit!

Post anytime!

S.C.
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