Scared

[christineyvette]

I just randomly woke up with like abdominal pressure and sure enough I had a random bout of diahreaa. I've had my since Sunday and I'm scared. Is it from that? I haven't eaten much cause I don't have a appetite during my period so I've been eating things like bread with peanut butter, bagels with LOTS of cream cheese and crackers and cheese so how can I have diahreaa? I'm scared there's something seriously wrong with me. What if it means I have the stomach flu and I throw up? (I'm a severe emotephobic) I'm freaking out. Help

[mele48]

I'm sorry you're having a hard time right now!

First of all, hormonal fluctuations that come with your period can mess with your digestion.  You could have picked up something as simple as a bug - diarrhea is contagious.  Anxiety can also cause diarrhea.  Stress always hits me right in my gut.

Treatment for diarrhea can include Immodium AD, and a BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast.  And drink water to avoid getting dehydrated!  It's good you're trying to get some protein in.  Also, a daily probiotic might be of some benefit, too.  You can buy those over the counter at any grocery/drug store.

If the symptoms keep bothering you, follow up with your doctor.  But it sounds like you have a lot going on in your body right now, so just try to relax, treat your body kindly, rest, do what you need to do manage your anxiety.  Hang in there!

[christineyvette]

I've also been having moderate to severe panic attacks all week