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Posted 3/13/2012 10:53 AM (GMT 0)
So I posted a few days ago saying I have the stomach flu, well I'm feeling much better from that, or at least I should be, but the anxiety its caused is completely out of control!
I am so afraid to eat for fear of puking. I worry myself into feeling like I am going to puke! and it doesn't help that my stomach is still really sensitive from the bug. I have racing thoughts about all kinds of things lately- my stomach will never go back to normal, I'm going to starve, I'm destroying my body by not eating enough, and tons of even crazier ones- when I really should just be relaxing. I can't get these thoughts to stop and I feel like I'm going crazy :(
I've been crying everyday because I feel hopeless, and everyone thinks I'm being a baby, but I really just don't handle being sick very well :(

I don't know how to get these thoughts to stop. I can't find anything to distract my mind for very long. I just hope I can pull myself out of this sooner rather than later :/ any tips or personal experience with this would be very welcome. I just feel very out of control right now because of this bug.
Posted 3/13/2012 1:51 PM (GMT 0)
I have suffered on and off with racing thoughts for many years.....and they DO stop eventually, it's just our anxious state of mind seeming to take over. Try the deep breathing exercises that have been recommended on here because they do help, even if just temporarily. I still have racing thoughts, especially in the morning for some reason...some are about family problems, some are just crazy thoughts that make no sense. You aren't alone....people with anxiety have this type of symptom alot. Read the post on anxiety symptoms I just posted this morning....racing thoughs is right on there! You are NOT going crazy...people who are really going crazy don't know it. What I find with anxiety symptoms of any kind is that just when you think you're at the point you can't stand it another minute - it subsides....I guess your brain gives you a break. So I know you'll be alright...you just have to keep telling yourself that you will too. Keep posting on here...it's great therapy.
Posted 3/13/2012 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
Great advice from andwes! I will just add one other thing that I have found helpful for me...a positive mantra.:)

When I am worried about health issues, and/or feeling sick or just symptomatic with anxiety, I repeat these kind of phrases over and over to calm myself down.

'I am okay, it is only fear and anxiety making me feel this way.'

'I will be allright...I have felt this way before, and come through it just fine.'

I am sure that your body and mind are depleted from being sick...and that just gives the anxiety more of a foothold. Another day or so, and you will be feeling all better, I am sure. Just eat small, bland, easy to digest meals for now, and you will be okay.:)

Give us an update soon,

S.C.
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