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Posted 1/25/2015 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
I know this sounds weird but sometimes before I pass gas Or if I have gas buildup I get a really weird feeling in my body and I get frightened because of it then I let out some flatulence and I feel somewhat relieved. I have really bad health anxiety so I always think something is going on with me ... That im dying.... That my drs missed something. I've also had really weird head sensations on and off for the last 4 months that no one has been able to explain to me why I'm having them and they blame everything on anxiety.

While on one of my google sprees I found this article on gas and anxiety. http://www.uncommonforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=75458
Posted 1/25/2015 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
I think anything oit of the ordinary can cause anxiety. Anxiety sucks, I would do anything to get rid of it! Had it since a little girl, and am 40 now. Gets worse with age for me!
Posted 1/25/2015 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
What do your weird head feelings feel like?
Posted 1/26/2015 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hi DP and welcome!

I agree that any 'off' feeling can spark health anxiety panic. We become very sensitive and subconsciously search for these feelings almost constantly.

We have some great links in our Resources here on this subject. Would you like me to post them for you? Self-help can prove very effective for these concerns.

We understand and care, so post with us anytime...support is key!

S.C.
Posted 1/26/2015 2:49 AM (GMT 0)
Ughhhh it's so annoying and I feel so helpless and depressed most times!! I'm a prisoner of my own thoughts and feelings ...I Never thought I would end up being this anxious... Upon speaking with my therapist this anxiety isn't new because I wet the bed and but my nails for as long as I can remember as a child which is all anxiety now is just at a whole new level of anxiety! I'm 35 now and I hope it gets better before it gets worst!!! I try to keep things under control because of my son... I don't want him to grow up and follow in my footsteps as far as being an anxious hypochondriac...


As far as my head pains they are in different spots of my head... They come and go in different areas ... The pains last 1-2 seconds... Sometimes they feel like ice picks... Sometimes burning sometimes they feel like ants running over my brain.... Sometimes it's in the temples... The top of head .. The sides!!!! I also have cervicalnspine issues and my drs say that's the cause but I don't buy it ... I had the headsches before my neck ever started hurting like 2 weeks before .
Posted 1/26/2015 3:06 AM (GMT 0)
I definitely believe gas can cause odd feelings in your body. Trapped gas has always caused me weird feelings. Sometimes I exercise or drink seltzer water to try to relieve it.
Posted 1/26/2015 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
I just live with it most of the time but it can cause one to be uneasy, gas X works and you can take it at
any time, it's funny when the gas dissipates the feeling of relief is awesome, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/26/2015 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
Every time my husband has ended up in the emergency room from panic attack, the initial attack was brought on by pains from gas/acid reflux. You're not alone, don't let it get you discouraged.
Posted 1/26/2015 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
Yep, this happened to me just the other day. I was standing and a stabbing pain hit my upper torso area, and all of a sudden a wave of panic hit my body.
Posted 1/26/2015 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry but this made me laugh. For me, YES, gas causes me major anxiety. I feel like if I have too much gas, things are getting worse with my general health and I am headed into a downward spiral. Most of the time it's completely irrational thinking, but that is not the point, it makes me stressed out. I had it so bad the other day, it was explosive and constant, definitely abnormal and I couldn't control it at all, it needed to come out of my system. I am sure it is from the gassy food i ate... If you really think you have a terrible health condition, the best thing to do is to go get checked out for EVERYTHING under the sun. Once you rule out a physical condition, maybe you can focus on trying to figure out what is going on and get proper treatment? I agree with SC, read the resources, it can help!
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