Has anyone developed gastritis from anxiety (or just dealt with it in general)?

For the past few days...I've been dealing with a nagging pain....right at the bottom of my sternum.  After an endoscopy, the Dr. said he did see some evidence of gastritis.  He told me, no alcohol, no cigars, no caffeine, stay away from the high fats and sugars, and eat a bowl of fiber cereal in the morning with 1 prilosec and some probiotics (who knew probiotics cost $40 for a 6 week supply..sheesh!)  

Has anyone else experienced this nagging pain at the base of your sternum (I assume my stomach is right in that area)?  Is the pain a result of my anxiety, or am I anxious because of the pain?  I think it could be a little of both.  Any recommendations other than what I'm already doing?  The more I think about it, the worse it gets...the only time I feel any relief is after eating a meal.  Thanks for any advice!

~Jeff

[mammo]

Hi Jeff! Anxiety can make our stomachs painful, so the more you get this anxiety under control the better.  I think our digestive tracts are the most sensitive when it comes to anxiety, and react accordingly.  This is proven where you say "The more I think about it, the worse it gets." Therapy would be very beneficial in your situation. Hope this helps, and take care!