stomach pain

older guy

Veteran Member

Joined : Oct 2011

Posts : 1077

Posted 3/16/2014 6:55 PM (GMT 0)

hi, i usually post here about my anxiety and some of this is anxiety related.

i was in the hospital about 4 years ago with pancreatitis. i have had no attacks since then, and then this morning i had really bad pain in my chest and stomach areas. i am just a mess now, worrying about it coming back. i keep picturing myself in different situations throwing up and writhing in pain.

so i am all wound up today and also keep thinking i feel the onset of stomach pain.

i just have to trust that things will work out for the best.

thanks for listening,

Scaredy Cat

Elite Member

Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 3/16/2014 11:57 PM (GMT 0)

Hi D.,

How are you feeling now? Better I hope!

Stomach pains and issues can certainly be triggers for anxiety, as we think the worst...and understandably you are associating it to your past pancreatitis.

However, it is most likely something that will pass, and nothing to worry about. Anxiety, something that you ate, and possible viruses could be the cause...so try not to catastrophize and imagine the worse.

Let us know how you are feeling soon, okay?

S.C.

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