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Posted 8/23/2015 1:56 PM (GMT 0)
I have intense anxiety and depression from a recent emotional trauma. I'm sure it was there before underlying all of this. I am vomiting and diarrhea non stop. I can't keep anything down. This has been getting progressively worse over a month. I've lost weight and I'm now scared to eat bc I don't want to vomit. Been to the doctor, see a therapist, a psychiatrist.

This is all mental not physical. I can just think about vomiting or walk into a bathroom and there I go. I'm not sleeping. I'm currently on mirtazipine, lexapro, ativan, and ambien, still not sleeping for more than 3 hours a night. I'm going into a partial program at a psych facility. Does anyone have any good resources for me? I really need help. Please. Most of all just a supportive community.

RM
Posted 8/23/2015 2:07 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum. I'm so sorry you are going through all of this.

Good for you, though, for seeing your doc, and doing all you can to help yourself regain control of your situation.

Check out our resources section. There are a lot of self help exercises in there that will help you take your mind off of things, and learn new ways to handle things.

This is a very supportive community. It is a little slower on the weekends, but I know others will be along to offer support, and advice.

Whatever you are going through, someone here has experienced it too.

Keep posting with us, and we will walk along this road with you.
Posted 8/23/2015 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi rfm and welcome!

I am so sorry to hear about the really rough time you are currently going through! My heart just aches to hear of the awful physical symptoms you are experiencig.:(

For now, can you ask your doctor for an anti-emetic to help keep your stomach calm? Are you taking Immodium for the D...so as not to dehydrate and lose to many electrolytes? Can you try to at least drink some Ensure or Boost nutritional shakes until you can eat again?

When do you enter your program? It sounds like it's intensive outpatient? I am so happy to hear that you are reaching out for the help that you need! GREAT job!! :)

Here is the link to our Resources here. Take a look inside and see what best meets your needs. The Stress Relieving Exercises and meditative videos may be best to start with...to help lower your overall anxiety and symptoms.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206


We are here anytime to listen and encourage! We do understand, and support is key...so please post with us often!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat

Posted 8/24/2015 7:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time at the moment if you can speak with your therapist about doing CBT as this is really effective when dealing with anxiety.

You are on a similar combination of medication as me what dosages are you on? There may be scope for increases which will help with your symptoms.

Hibee
Posted 8/24/2015 12:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there rfm1982,

I'm so sorry to hear about the trauma you experienced recently. My heart goes out to you along with the others here. You are doing the very best thing for yourself by reaching out for help.

As uncomfortable as the physical symptoms can be, sometimes they are a powerful message from our minds and bodies that they are in deep pain and that we need to give them some attention to heal -- which is exactly what you are doing!

Keep taking care of yourself and ask those close to you that you trust for their support during this difficult time. Relief is coming! Sending lots of positive thoughts your way.
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