Hey guys. Anyone with anxiety suffer from seriously painful stomach cramps and diarrhea? This started for me a few years ago after I got diagnosed with G.A.D. My doctor told me it was IBS, so I thought, 'great, another problem!' but she said that although it could be a reaction to food or drink, she said it was more than likely connected to my anxiety.
I only get the pains in the evening, when I'm most run-down I think. But they don't always happen when I'm stressed!! Sometimes I've had a really good day but they still happen!! :( I normally sit on the bathroom floor for a good hour in total pain, then after that I can go to the toilet but normally am all blocked up for that hour.
Can anyone who has this or who knows help me with some ideas about how to ease the pain? Or to help it stop happening?!! Or even to just make it last not so long!! It's really annoying, I get into bed to watch a film with my bf, or sometimes when I'm on my way out and it starts up!! Generally happens badly about once every 2 months but sometimes can be more frequent..(and by the way, is DEF stomach cramps, not period cramping!!).
Thanks
*Luthien*