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Posted 6/7/2017 9:54 PM (GMT 0)
Any one else get really bad stomach issues with anxiety? I feel like my anxiety causes me to be nauseous and have diarrhea and was wondering if it's normal - other times I think they go hand in hand - if I have diarrhea/upset stomach I feel anxious and when I'm anxious I have diarrhea/upset stomach
Posted 6/8/2017 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Hi!
I'm sorry you're dealing with this. It definitely sucks mad But unfortunately it's super common to have stomach issues with anxiety. When I'm super anxious I get diarrhea (sorry if it's too much info smilewinkgrin When I'm very anxious I also get nauseous and loose my appetite. Sometimes breathing through my stomach pain helps me.
I hope you feel better knowing that you're not alone.
Sending love smile
Posted 6/8/2017 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for letting me know! I also have health anxiety so I freak out about having a serious illness or something
Posted 6/8/2017 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
All the time for me. And sure enough it goes away when I calm down
Posted 6/8/2017 6:52 AM (GMT 0)
Diagnosed with GERD, esophagitis, and gastritis almost 4 years ago.
Recently diagnosed with GAD and Panic disorder and my stomach issues dont go away. My psychotherapist told me its like the chicken and egg issue.

Everytime I would be anxious I would also experience stomach upset or visa versa.

I dont know if this hormonal but I also on peri (no period for 10 months now) and im 49.

The links provided on anxiety are really educational. Those that my psychotherapist has guided me to do are all in there actually. I'm still on my second session.

Thanks.
Posted 6/8/2017 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
Unfortunately yes, it's very normal.

I was 11 or 12 years old when I started throwing up every morning. They thought I was pregnant. In fifth freakin' grade! No, it was severe anxiety.

This last stint I had with the anxiety - same thing. Almost daily vomiting in the morning. On the plus side, I've lost about 25 lbs!
Posted 6/8/2017 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I used to throw up every morning too!! I'm glad I'm not alone, but it sucks we have to deal with this :/
Thanks everyone for posting!!
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