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Posted 4/5/2017 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
I'll try to keep this short as possible. I've had candida since June or July of 2016, but just found out officially a couple months ago. Symptoms included everything from stomach issues and headaches and fatigue to really bad anxiety. Well I've been taking Nystatin for about a month now in addition to probiotics and vitamins. I'm pretty certain the candida is mostly gone or at least much better, but the anxiety is really bad still. Candida can cause anxiety, but this anxiety is moreso about being worried that I'm going to pass out on my job. I hate the dizzy feeling it gives me. I hate the lump in my throat. It's a horrible feeling. It was so bad for a while I didn't even want to drive or go to the store.

Lately I've been trying to put myself out there to get used to it and face my fears. I'm now able to go to the store, drive to friends' houses, and go to my job with less anxiety, but it still flares up. I just can't get to 100%. I've started exercising more (outside to get used to the heat), I try to do breathing exercises, I've started keeping a journal. Anything to get back to normal. I'm still not myself.

Does anyone else have experience with anxiety and candida?
Posted 4/5/2017 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of the ongoing anxiety challenge you've been facing. However, I am glad to hear that you have the underlying issue under control...but even after a trigger has been identified/eliminated, the anxiety can unfortuately remain.

Keep up the great work with the coping skills you have been doing...and seek to learn some more from our Resources at the top of the main forum page here!

If you find you need further help, talking with your doctor about a therapy referral may be the next step.

Best wishes in finding the recovery you seek...and post with us anytime for support.

Scaredy Cat
Posted 4/5/2017 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I'd like to hear if others experienced hypochondria and health anxiety from Candida??
Posted 4/6/2017 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. I hope this isn't a stupid question, but what exactly do you mean by candida? I believe it is a type of yeast infection right? I'm curious cause I have actually been concerned I have oral thrush but I haven't seen anybody about it yet.
Posted 4/6/2017 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Candida is an overgrowth of fungus in the gut/body. Symptoms range from fatigue, dizziness, and headaches to stomach issues, hot and cold flashes, depression, anxiety, and many more. It leads to preventing your body from absorbing nutrients. Treatment can be a Paleo type diet, herbal supplements, and medication. Takes months to get rid of. I think the anxiety is the worst since it brings with it it's own set of symptoms and seems to be the hardest to shake.
Posted 4/6/2017 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, I could see how it would cause health anxiety. It also sounds like it would be hard to get a diagnoses for in the first place. When I was reading about thrush I was surprised to see that kombucha and other fermented foods will actually feed yeast. They seem to be quite popular in the health food sections right now. I had been drinking kombucha fairly regularly but figured I'd cut back until I find out if I'm actually dealing with thrush or not.
Posted 4/6/2017 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah stay away from the Kombucha. As far as the diagnosis, you can do a stool sample (fun stuff...) which takes a week or so to get the results. But it will tell you which fungus you have and how to treat it. Might be worth it. Apple Cider Vinegar is a great weapon for it though.
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