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Still just anxiety?

Had this anxiety problem in general for over a year with some respite of about
4 months following CBT. Then something triggered me and Wham.
I am unable to sleep for more than 1 1/2 hours at a time and often I then wake
either already in panic or with a burning stomach which makes me panic! I
am having digestive problems and malabsorption. I have lost 10lbs in weight
over the last 8 weeks or so. Been on an exclusion diet due to some of my
symptoms  and found to have some wheat intolerance. Now think everything
i eat gives me some symptom or another.

I feel at my worst in the middle of the night and early on a morning. I am also
suffering from depression.
Doc done some tests and is unhappy with my blood glucose. (Can anxiety
mess with this too?) It is a little high. Had it done again and it was lower.
One of the worst symptoms is it feels like there is a hole been bored in my
stomach (ulcer?) I am so miserable, mostly cos I can't sleep and I don't seem
to get much respite when I can get to sleep. I am so frightened I am damaging
myself. A pharmacist friend thinks it is possible that I could have parasites
as this all began when we got a  puppy. I feel like an absolute idiot and withdraw
myself socially cos I can't stand how I jitter around in public so that other
people can see my anxiety. I don't feel like I am understood and feel VERY
embarrassed. I long to be whatever my normal is. Doc says may be IBS. with
anxiety, panic, depression and also symptoms of menopause. Has anyone
any ideas, explanations or give me some hope. Dont know where to turn. So
many symptoms (there are many more) all made worse, no doubt by lack of
sleep and a diet that consisted of vegetables, vegetables ...
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A huge THANKYOU to everyone who has offered me wonderful advice. I have tried as much of it as possible. I am pleased to say that I am, at last, feeling so much better. This is after some time being wheat and dairy free and implementing remedies that have been suggested by y'all for my many symptoms. Anxiety has not totally gone but is much improved and I can manage it better now. :-)    :-)  :-)
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Definitely anxiety - so wound up - feels like an intensity. It attacks when I try to sleep and actually am asleep. Wake up instantly already highly anxious or in a panic which gives it
more power to feed from as I am still disorientated from being woken. Sometimes can only sleep in 10 minute slots. It is so draining. Don't really know why I am anxious, there are so many things that it could be. Have lost my lustre and often too exhausted through lack of sleep, to actually do anything that might help to lift this anxiety and depression. Been trying guided meditation although I cant always relax enough to complete it, if I am able to stick with it, I usually fall asleep - yeah another 10 minutes of sleep. Also EFT can be helpful and this is
easier to do cos you can do it anywhere. This does actually seem to calm me down but is not
long lasting for me. My therapist has recommended a women's group for me to join where you are supported to achieve your personal goals, go on pleasurable outings or join some activity. Hopefully, this will get me out of the house more and have some fun and company.
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Thanks so much and yes, I thankfully, have had superb support from the Communities and would like to thank everyone who has responded.
I have rejoined CBT but am only given 20mins a week for a max of 6 wks as
I have been there before. Unfortunately, my original therapist was off ill for
3 months and I didn't get any therapy so they conceded to this 20min slot. She has however, referred me to a charity group who are able to offer company and outings to get me out of the house and hopefully stop me ruminating so much. Thanks again
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Hey,
You have received lots of support in the Gastro Forum; know you are trying your best to beat the various gastric symptoms.  I can't comment on your diet except to remind you that protein is necessary to keep your system strong.  Your symptoms plus the diet are guaranteed to cause weight loss.

Lets talk about your anxiety.  It seems to me you are still extremely anxious; looking in every corner for the answer to multiple health issues.  I know how hard it is to live with chronic health problems, and feel doctors are either giving you too many options about what is causing the problems, or worse, ignoring specifics and giving you a general diagnosis.  I consider IBS such a diagnosis.

You have nothing to lose by checking in with a psychiatrist and resuming therapy.  
We all have bad patches; anxiety will wreak havoc with your body during such times.

I think everyone who suffers from anxiety disorder believes they are not understood.  It is another belief triggered by the condition.  I want you to feel better, so hope you can reach out to a specialist who will hear you out.  Keep posting here.  We are a good group of people who like helping others to find their way to a healthier happier place.

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