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Posted 9/21/2013 7:11 AM (GMT 0)
My anxiety is so high. My heart is pounding so hard. I'm having my sons birthday party on Sunday and I've been so nervous and busy trying to keep the house tidy. But my stomach flip floped earlier. At first felt like nervous nausea. It didn't go away so I took a bath which was way too hot and didn't help at all, actually made it worse. I've taken all my pills and stuff for nausea but nothing is helping. I'm so scared I caught something since it won't go away. Which is just feeding my anxiety more and in turn is giving me more nausea. I'm scared to go to sleep even though I'm so tired. I need help. I feel like I'm going crazy again.
Posted 9/21/2013 7:57 AM (GMT 0)
The lack of rest can cause nausea at a point. Between that and how upset you are, I think it's not unusual that you're feeling nauseated.

I'm sure your house is plenty tidy. I'm sure the part will be great.

You need to try and focus on letting yourself rest, so you'll be on top of your game for the party.

I used to be able to keep this straight, but I've been a bit overwhelmed as of late - are you the one who worries about sickness? and do you have OCD tendencies?

I only ask because I want to take care in how I reply...
Posted 9/21/2013 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
B.K.

I had a nauseous stomach yesterday as well. It happens occasionally, and for me, is caused by anxiety/high stomach acids. This is a common problem.

I like you however, dread the stomach virus/food poisioning, so it is easy to go into worry mode.

It has gotten easier for me with time and progress, but stomach issues...even IBS symptoms which I should be used to by now, are a trigger for worry.

I do feel that reading this book helped, and I am going to post the link, as I have for others here. I really recommend it. (it even has a specific section on for 'emets')


http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Health-Anxiety-David-Veale/dp/1845298241

I hope that all goes well with the party! I know it will be great...and a good time had by all.:)

Give the birthday boy high fives from us.

S.C.

Posted 9/21/2013 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I do have a phobia of vomiting which will cause OCD issues cleaning wise. I eventually just fell asleep from pure exhaustion I think. I haven't been sleep well or much. I get extremely anxious especially for parties becausevim scared of people bringing germs or someone will be ill that day. It's happened so many times that I fear having plans. Plus we went out the other day to Barnes and noble. My kids were playing with the toys which I'm sure are never cleaned. Then went to Costco and got hot dogs from the food court. I came home and was busy and completely spaced having my kids wash their hands which is rare because of my phobia. So all I could think of is all the germs on their hands and they ate so I've been freaked out since. My son was coughing earlier and choking and my other son has terrible gas. And that's feeding into my anxiety also. I just can't make it stop and I'm seriously just driving myself insane.
Posted 9/21/2013 9:47 PM (GMT 0)
B.K.

Have you ever tried a self-help book/program specifically for this?

S.C.
Posted 9/21/2013 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
No. Mostly what I've found as far as treatment for it was exposure therapy. I've been exposed many times and have not found it at all helpful. I do know that day to day stress and anxiety makes it much worse. And I can't seem to find the right kind of medication to help me. Mostly because of the side effects. Most medications make me feel sick which is no help for me.
Posted 9/21/2013 10:45 PM (GMT 0)
Would you be willing to consider getting the book (the link is above) that I recommended?

It is a small investment comparitably, to other treaments. Its contents may include some exposure therapy (I can't remember to be honest) but it mostly based on CBT principals.

It helps you to challenge the scary thoughts by restructuring the way in which you think/perceive things.

The above was a rhetorical question...you don't need to answer...this is just something that I really think would help you. I hate to see you so distraught!

Hugs,

S.C.
Posted 9/22/2013 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks SC. Yeah I'm a mess. Hopefully once the party is over I can calm down a bit. Doesn't help having ol AF around the corner. I was bad this morning then I calmed down. Once I felt ok I started grading papers then looked at the time and realized I needed to cook dinner. I was cooking chicken on a cast iron grill pan and it got too hot then the smell made my stomach turn. Hope I can eat. Maybe just rice and veggies. I just wish it would all stop. No one listens to me around here. I just get on everyone's nerves.

I'll check that book out later. I'm on my iPad. I updated my iPhone last night and I can't figure everything out on it. Not to mention it collects my emails and tells me how many but I can't find them. :-/
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