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Posted 3/19/2017 5:00 AM (GMT 0)
I need some advice and I hope I'm not judged for the issues that I have! I feel like I'm crazy or something, like I'm the only one going through this!

So for the past 5 years or so I've had really bad anxiety that just ruined any chance of a normal school life I could have! I didn't have anxiety anywhere else but school! So when I graduated I felt relieved like it was over and I could start my adult life! But about a years after graduation I was in the store with my parents, and I had to "go" REALLY bad! And I don't use public restroom specially for bowl movements, so I kind of got anxious about the situation and told my parents we had to go home but the didn't understand so I decided to go lay down in the car and hope it would pass, for the next 5 minutes of my life I literally thought I was going to die from the pain! But my parents came to my rescue just in time and knowing we were leaving that minute calmed me down a little but not completely! Long story short after that something in my head just broke! I can't leave my home without feeling extreme pain, anxiety, and the very real urge to poop! I went to the doctor but the medicine for anxiety isn't working and neither is the therapy! I dont know what to do!

Any ideas?
Posted 3/19/2017 5:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi PC and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your anxiety and challenges with the symptoms that are causing you so much discomfort and fear. sad

Were you given a diagnoses of anxiety and IBS? What were the medications you were prescribed, and how long have you been taking them.

Meds for anxiety can take several weeks to build up in the system if you are taking an SSRI/SNRI (antidepressant)...

...and sometimes you may not have a good match on the first Rx you try. Sometimes, it takes some evaluation and trial and error to find the right med for you.

Therapy too takes time. How long have you been attending? Does you therapist have you do worksheets and take home assignments such as journaling or thought/feeling records?

If you would like some self help material to add to your tool belt...we have great links in our Resources here at the top of the forum page. Practicing the suggested exercises will help if you practice daily, and commit to the work. smile

We understand, care and support is key, so keep posting here with us if you find it helpful!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 3/19/2017 9:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum.

You have received some good input from SC so I just wanted to pop in and say welcome and to let you know your not alone we are here to help support you so do continue to post with us.

Hibee
Posted 3/20/2017 2:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hey I went through the same thing minus poop but I would always feel like I had to puke. The reason why your having attacks now every time you go, is because you had that one attack when you went out and now your brain associates attack with going out every single time, it's just registered there but you can change that. I have to say that when I went on meds last year it took my meds and therapy to start working and seeing relief after 3 MONTHS. My last attacks were in school and that took me a year to repair and a whole year before that to.figure out I had anxiety and what kind of anxiety. It's important for you to address why your body is panicking. This won't last forever you WILL get better I promise
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