Trying to be positive :-(

[chatty girl]

I've been trying really hard to be positive the last couple of days but I'm failing miserable today.

I'm sure you all know my story by now so I wont repeat myself, but now especially today I am bloated my tummys bubbling with wind and I keep needing to open my bowels. I've not been eating much mostly because of worry but also if i dont eat I dont poo. Yesterday was a good day and I did eat more than i have.

I'm trying to tell myself purhaps I have IBS but I come back down to the same thing of I didnt have this when I saw the specialist, what would he say now if I saw him!

Xx

[Chinaski85]

I get you Chatty girl Im in the same boat atm. Pain, bloating, nausea, diarrhea. Im also losing weight which has gotten me really concerned. I can barely breathe.

[chatty girl]

What are we going to do Chinaski85!!!

I'm going to see a completely different doctor this afternoon, one who doesn't know me & my health anxiety! I always fear immediately we get written off because of our issues! !

My names Dawn by the way, easier than chatty girl ☺

[TinyTina]

Trying to stay positive and keep my mind off of every little thing that I believe is going on in my body is a daily brutal chore for me. I know what you're going through, the second I think I have my HA under control I feel something and the fears and worries rush back! Probably the hardest part is not going on Google! When I go out I have to give myself pep talks that everything will be okay. Sometimes it works.....

[AFin26]

I am a sufferer of IBS and to maybe settle your mind here's a list of my symptoms which I face daily:

1) Wind
2) Bloating
3) Reflux and Claggyness in my throat (due to silent reflux)
4) Various bowel movements of different types
5) Nausea
6) Lack of appetite/hunger
7) Stomach cramps


What I'm trying to say is what you are experiencing is very normal for a functional GI disorder.

I have had every test under the sun and I was cronically suffering from HA in relation to Cancer. But I have had every test and scan and basically I just have IbS and Silent Reflux all made worse by my general anxiety disorder.

Stay positive and keep smiling :)

[Chinaski85]

I am a sufferer of IBS and to maybe settle your mind here's a list of my symptoms which I face daily:

1) Wind
2) Bloating
3) Reflux and Claggyness in my throat (due to silent reflux)
4) Various bowel movements of different types
5) Nausea
6) Lack of appetite/hunger
7) Stomach cramps


What I'm trying to say is what you are experiencing is very normal for a functional GI disorder.

I have had every test under the sun and I was cronically suffering from HA in relation to Cancer. But I have had every test and scan and basically I just have IbS and Silent Reflux all made worse by my general anxiety disorder.

Stay positive and keep smiling :)


Hey Afin thanks for your post. I have all of the above PLUS weight loss which is NOT supposed to be a symptom of IBS and is I understand always a cause of concern. It is true that im experimenting with my diet a little bit and am more frequentely nauseated but i try to overcompensate by eating more and still im losing weight. I brought the scale into my room and im on it every ten minutes now. Its tearing me apart Im so scared.

[AFin26]

Hey Afin thanks for your post. I have all of the above PLUS weight loss which is NOT supposed to be a symptom of IBS and is I understand always a cause of concern. It is true that im experimenting with my diet a little bit and am more frequentely nauseated but i try to overcompensate by eating more and still im losing weight. I brought the scale into my room and im on it every ten minutes now. Its tearing me apart Im so scared.


Your weight fluctuates throughout the day because of how your body processes water/food etc.

Plus you weigh more/less depending on time of day, what clothes you are wearing etc!

I weigh between 10 st 4 and 11 stone depending on what sort of day I'm having. Only start to be concerned if the weight is literally dropping off you.

[chatty girl]

So I've seen the doctor who again was lovely however nothing new. No new referal nothing.

Waiting is it from now on. But how the hell am I going to be able to carry on "normal" life with this........

[Chinaski85]

Your weight fluctuates throughout the day because of how your body processes water/food etc.

Plus you weigh more/less depending on time of day, what clothes you are wearing etc!

I weigh between 10 st 4 and 11 stone depending on what sort of day I'm having. Only start to be concerned if the weight is literally dropping off you.

Thanks AFin, I appreciate it.

Chatty girl same here. Although I dont know whats worse - being terrified of having tests in the upcoming weeks (as I am) or the other way around.

[Josh1234]

what are you doing for your anxiety? meds and therapy?

[Aleman200]

I am a sufferer of IBS and to maybe settle your mind here's a list of my symptoms which I face daily:

1) Wind
2) Bloating
3) Reflux and Claggyness in my throat (due to silent reflux)
4) Various bowel movements of different types
5) Nausea
6) Lack of appetite/hunger
7) Stomach cramps


What I'm trying to say is what you are experiencing is very normal for a functional GI disorder.

I have had every test under the sun and I was cronically suffering from HA in relation to Cancer. But I have had every test and scan and basically I just have IbS and Silent Reflux all made worse by my general anxiety disorder.

Stay positive and keep smiling :)

This was super helpful to me too. I'm waiting on a GI Consultancy and i face alot of these daily.

[Holds1325]

Weight loss is very common for anxiety sufferers, especially if its HA. I was losing weight like clock-work, every week it seemed id be in for a check-up and yep another 5 lbs GONE. I was so worried day in and out that I would sometimes forget to eat yet other days I'd be piling food in because I hated the thought of losing weight. My diet would be fluctuating weight STILL dropping. People would compliment me, hey have you lost weight? Yeah grrr I just know I'm sick.

When you are suffering anxiety your body is releasing alot of cortisol and the constant breathing and constantly being in a heightened state of stress because the body thinks its in danger, burns alot of calories. All that stored energy? the body thinks its GO TIME so its spending calories trying to release cortisol for any physical exertion, breathing ramping up, heart racing etc. Its really similar to a cardio workout because you are in essence doing the same thing, you're just trying using a different method. What else do we anxiety sufferers do? We clench our jaws, fists, stomach muscles we pace and ruminate. Even if we are laying down we roll over and can't seem to stay still. We do it alot more than we realize.

However this causes the body to be depleted of energy quick so therefore its necessary to treat the anxiety and rather lose weight in a more healthy way, still though theres nothing wrong with you physically, just mentally when this happens. We want the brain to work and think properly while the body is being exerted through exercise and no cortisol is being released therefore our nerves arent being over exerted either.

[Chinaski85]

Weight loss is very common for anxiety sufferers, especially if its HA. I was losing weight like clock-work, every week it seemed id be in for a check-up and yep another 5 lbs GONE. I was so worried day in and out that I would sometimes forget to eat yet other days I'd be piling food in because I hated the thought of losing weight. My diet would be fluctuating weight STILL dropping. People would compliment me, hey have you lost weight? Yeah grrr I just know I'm sick.

When you are suffering anxiety your body is releasing alot of cortisol and the constant breathing and constantly being in a heightened state of stress because the body thinks its in danger, burns alot of calories. All that stored energy? the body thinks its GO TIME so its spending calories trying to release cortisol for any physical exertion, breathing ramping up, heart racing etc. Its really similar to a cardio workout because you are in essence doing the same thing, you're just trying using a different method. What else do we anxiety sufferers do? We clench our jaws, fists, stomach muscles we pace and ruminate. Even if we are laying down we roll over and can't seem to stay still. We do it alot more than we realize.

However this causes the body to be depleted of energy quick so therefore its necessary to treat the anxiety and rather lose weight in a more healthy way, still though theres nothing wrong with you physically, just mentally when this happens. We want the brain to work and think properly while the body is being exerted through exercise and no cortisol is being released therefore our nerves arent being over exerted either.

Thanks for writing that Holds1325, it makes sense. I hope that holds true for my case as well.

In dark moments like these, when all I can see in my mind is saying goodbye to the people I love because Im terminally ill, you guys seem the only thing tying me down before I get completely devoured.

[chatty girl]

I've been on meds for years for anxiety & had various therapy. I started cbt monday. My health anxiety has soared since have my son 4 years ago, they make you realise how precious life is and the thought of not being there for him is unbearable.

I'm at a complete loss now there is absolutely nothing I can do apart from wait for an appointment and drive myself crazy more & more every day.

Feeling very sad x

[Holds1325]

Yes, the fear of leaving your child behind is a very troubling thought.

But try and enjoy your child now, while you are here. You could go tomorrow you could go 100 years from now who knows? Why bother fearing it?

Live in the now, I am here, my child needs me right now so I will be here and do as much as I can for him NOW. He is okay, I am okay right now, we are fine, we love each other and no matter what I am going to try my best to not let things happen that'll separate us.

But mostly, I'm sure you're fine, and it'll be okay :)

[Fishmanpa]

Yes, the fear of leaving your child behind is a very troubling thought.

But try and enjoy your child now, while you are here. You could go tomorrow you could go 100 years from now who knows? Why bother fearing it?

Live in the now, I am here, my child needs me right now so I will be here and do as much as I can for him NOW. He is okay, I am okay right now, we are fine, we love each other and no matter what I am going to try my best to not let things happen that'll separate us.

But mostly, I'm sure you're fine, and it'll be okay :)

Please keep in mind that by living in this constant state of fear, focusing on your symptoms, feeding your anxiety with Dr Google and being logged onto the internet all day, you're essentially leaving your loved ones anyway :(

Getting help for your anxiety is the best way to treat the real physical symptoms associated with it.

Positive thoughts