Anxiety.. Will this ever end

[Christy2008]

I'm glad a website were I can find many people who are going through anxiety like I am. Well I had anxiety since 2008 and so far I've been doing really good with Lexapro but two weeks ago I had a stomach bug that lasted 24 hrs, well my anxiety kicked in and started wondering why I was having diarreah, then the following day I had constipation which of course it made me question it again then I was having stomach cramps ( but I was ovulating) and my mind went overdrive and convince myself of having ovarian cancer.. Lord, I have been up a roller coaster and to make it worst I haven't had an appetite ever since and lost 8 lb in two weeks ( feel nausea and worries) I had blood work and ct scan and ultrasound which was normal but now I'm wondering why I have weight loss and loss appetite...I'm worried that I'm not gonna eat and that this cycle would never end... Is this normal and how long is this crap going to last.... Please some one help

[654321000]

you can tablets for nausea i got them before and there grand theres no side effects or anything u should give them a try mate

[Christy2008]

Same to you, I know it might be horrible to go to the hospital, my only thing that's keeping me from liberating myself from the anxiety is the nausea feeling that I have all day.. I hate it, if u can control my nausea then my anxiety will go away..

[perk151]

That's a great response that I think I will need to read everyday from now on! I love the way you put it and in my head, I know you are right! I still have an appointment in 2 weeks. Have been off meds for a few years and over the last year my anxiety has gotten so bad. Once I go through a stage and come "back down" my body is exhausted. That's the only way I know how to explain it.

[654321000]

ye there is nothing worse i was really bad in out of 4 diffrent hospital a day but im just trying to fite it now i hope you get through it and feel good

[Christy2008]

I have been in lexapro for a total of 5 years, two years ago I up from 10-20 mg and it made a big difference.. I think in total I get maybe 2 to 3 panic attacks that last for about about two weeks.. I too had panic attack over heart attack but that has stopped because now the way I see it is if I am going to have i would of have one by now, so I do know your anxiety plays with your mind..

[654321000]

hi mate im so glad i found this site to talk to people ive had all the test i could have a couple of years backi suffered bad from anxiety and deppresion i was so bad i was going to 4 diffrent hospital a day getting all heart test everything came back clear but i didnt belive them then sfter suffreing so bad i finnaly got back on me feet was on 20mg of leaxpro i went off them but in the last week there coming back to me i have had test but every thing ok but cant stop thinking im going have a heart attack or go mad im back on lleaxpro 10mg the last two days but im not  getting any better any 1any tips  and christy how long are u on leaxpro and what mg

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

I can drop weight so fast when I am having health anxiety, I lost 4 pds in 3 days couple weeks ago from it, I drink a ensure every morning to help me get something in tummy if not I get sick and feel that way all day long, try drinking that or milk shakes eat yogurt or apple sauce just some thing to help you get back to eating

[Christy2008]

Thanks rls27... I feel determine to fight the anxiety...

[rls27]

If you aren't eating because of your anxiety, that would explain the weight loss. Anxiety is a vicious cycle, because your body will begin to manifest physical symptoms that mirror what you're worried about. If you are terrified that you have a brain tumor and then your anxiety is causes headaches, the anxiety is only feeding itself and getting stronger because of the physical symptoms.

Trust your doctors. If they told you it's a stomach virus. If the CT scans and blood work came back normal, trust the test results. These machines cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and can more accurately eliminate possibilities better than your biased anxiety.  

[Christy2008]

Stomach bug for this long?  I hate it because my stomach feels hungry but nervous enough not to eat and it worries me....

[mariabianca]

I know the feeling all too well. First, take a deep breath. Second, are you on your meds? I am NEVER well when I go off of them. If you're on them & still feel anxious, see the doctor. He may need to change the dosage or brand. When you're regulated, you won't have these thoughts at all. It will all be fine. In the mean time, sounds like you have a stomach bug which would make you not eat & lose weight. Tea & toast for now, you'll feel better & your body will tell you it wants more :)

[Julieann35]

I am like you with the anxiety.  However, I have no reason to have anxiety, I have no idea what I am worrying about.  I have been this way for 3-4 months.  My suggestion to you is find a hobby that will keep your mind off of things you really don't have to worry about.  The things you are worrying about you cant control, try writing things down everything you are worried about and then look back an use your rational side and talk your self out of it give yourself reasons you shouldn't worry about it, see if that works.