Newscott39
26-01-17, 01:03
Hi all 😀 For almost a year, I have had a multitude of stressors in my life (lost job, financial issues, family health issues, etc) and for the first time I really felt what panic and anxiety can do to you. Before, I had had a panic attack here and there, but it is nothing like what I am dealing with now.
Right now, here is my main issue that is causing me health anxiety.
Basically, it was all triggered in November when one morning I was drinking a lot of liquid and, hence, had to go to the bathroom quite a lot in a short period of time. Before, I don't believe this would of bothered me, but for some reason it has stuck. Ever since then I have been obsessed with my urinary habits and believing there is something wrong with me.
I went to the doctor and was prescribed Zoloft a few weeks back for my anxiety and I was clean with my urinalysis and my check up went fine. I have no pain or blood and diabetes was negative. She wants to see how things go after I have been on the meds a bit and go from there with my next steps. I have my first appt with a behavioral medicine specialist on Monday.
Basically, I am all consumed with peeing and when my anxiety is high I get the urge very often. Sometimes I can go 2 hours in peace, but other times I can barely make an hour or less without having the urge to go. I know stress and anxiety that is constant like I have now can create this symptom, but it is hard for me to accept. Also, it doesn't help that my anxiety has my appetite all screwed up and sometimes I can only drink juice or ensure.
Has anyone else experienced this?
Any advice? Words of wisdom?
Right now, here is my main issue that is causing me health anxiety.
Basically, it was all triggered in November when one morning I was drinking a lot of liquid and, hence, had to go to the bathroom quite a lot in a short period of time. Before, I don't believe this would of bothered me, but for some reason it has stuck. Ever since then I have been obsessed with my urinary habits and believing there is something wrong with me.
I went to the doctor and was prescribed Zoloft a few weeks back for my anxiety and I was clean with my urinalysis and my check up went fine. I have no pain or blood and diabetes was negative. She wants to see how things go after I have been on the meds a bit and go from there with my next steps. I have my first appt with a behavioral medicine specialist on Monday.
Basically, I am all consumed with peeing and when my anxiety is high I get the urge very often. Sometimes I can go 2 hours in peace, but other times I can barely make an hour or less without having the urge to go. I know stress and anxiety that is constant like I have now can create this symptom, but it is hard for me to accept. Also, it doesn't help that my anxiety has my appetite all screwed up and sometimes I can only drink juice or ensure.
Has anyone else experienced this?
Any advice? Words of wisdom?