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Posted 10/24/2016 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, it's been a while since I logged in. I've been really busy with work, my house and family. Recently had a cold/sinus infection and had to take antibiotics. Since then I've felt my stomach really queezy and I still have post nasal drip. That makes me very nauseous and makes me feel anxious. In about a month I'm going for my physical and feeling anxious is making wonder if something bad will come in the results. I also feel like my hormones are all over the place ever since I got the IUD Mirena. Can anyone relate? Why am I so anxious lately? Please share some of your feedback.
Posted 10/24/2016 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
If you are anything like me, you google way too much and over analyze every single anxiety symptom. When I'm having horrible anxiety or a panic attack, I cannot convince myself that all it is is anxiety even though I've been through it so many times before and survived. Lately I've been taking melatonin to get back on a sleep schedule and actually get at least 6-8 hrs of sleep (I was getting next to nothing for the longest time). I am also taking multivitamins with a little extra magnesium and D3 on the side. Also, I'm taking Ashwagandha (I'll let you google that one so you have something to distract yourself with) but I think ashwagandha and getting sleep has made a HUGE difference. My anxiety symptoms haven't been near as intense as it was before.
Posted 10/24/2016 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Jazz and welcome back!

Although I am sorry to hear that it is due to returning anxiety. :( It sounds like your recent illness was a trigger for the worries to come back. Being sick leaves us in a vulnerable state, both physically and mentally...so that opportunistic anxiety can get a foot in the door...:/

The good news is that prior to this setback, you were feeling better, and can get back to that good place once more.:)

Work your coping skills daily...and seek to learn a couple of new ones to manage this current challenge.

We are here to cheer you on...so post as often as needed. We are here to support!

S.C.
Posted 10/24/2016 5:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Jazz,

It is easy to feel stressed and anxious when little things are building up. Sounds like you have several little things going on that are piling up and making you feel stressed. All of those elements (illness, hormones, stress) can contribute to anxiety.

Can you set up an appointment with a therapist/counselor? What about trying some exercise? Any relaxation techniques work for you?

Hang in there, and you can get through this !
Posted 10/24/2016 12:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone and good morning. Thank you for the kind words and the encouragement. I need to practice coping skills and definitely need to exercise. I have a few anxiety triggers currently, one being my job. I am not happy there and although on a daily basis I have a good team of colleagues the truth is that I am not happy with the leadership. I need to hang in there for now, God willing all will fall into place soon. My digestive system is all out of whack and I don't know if it's my anxiety or if my digestive system is causing the anxiety. I just feel like I'm a mess right now. I pray that all these symptoms and feelings of worry go away soon. Thank you for listening and have a great day!
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