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hi all
i have always suffered with needing the toilet (number 2) with my anxiety. but i am also needing (number 1) a lot. does anyone else suffer with this?
Yes I do. I can tell when I'm feeling panicky because I need to "go" more.
macc noodle
05-01-11, 07:28
Just ask my hubby about my "psychological toilet habits" as he calls them!!!
Yep, when I am anxious (especially if we are out in the car), I always need to go loads more than usual - most likely a wee rather than the other.
Hi
When you think about it - if anxiety can make a lot of people feel and actually be physically sick, then it will also make some people go to the loo a lot. All to do with the stomach and bowels.
When I get very anxious, I tend to fluctuate between diarrohea and constipation, but this is also dependant on how many pain killers I've taken etc.
Just another axiety symptom I'm afraid.
It's one of the effects of adrenaline, the body eliminates waste to get ready for "fight or flight".
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