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ANXIETY ?

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lesley06292
lesley06292

My anxiety/panic attacks have been really bad for a few weeks now, I just wondering if anyone suffers from stomach/digestive problems. My stomach feels like its full of air that just stays there, it seems to press on my chest and make me think my breathing is odd. Its like a tight belt round the bottom of my stomach, nothing seems to help and its really unpleaseant. I must admit my diet hasn't been that good, not eating much, but its the same, wether I eat or I don't. I also think I may be swallowing/gulping air too.

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  • claire75245
    claire75245

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    Hi Lesley

    Not to bad i suppose, just pottering on best way i can, still getting intrusive thoughts. How are you ?

  • lesley06292
    lesley06292

    Posted

    Hi Claire

    Im not too bad either, feeling a little anxious today, but im better than I have been. How are you x

  • claire75245
    claire75245

    Posted

    Hi Lesley

    Had a nice day today, been out to the New Forest it was lovely. The problem i have is letting go, it feels that if i let go something bad will happen. Even found myself laughing but then i feel i will then be punished for having a good time, so anxiety starts again. Are you eating yet?

  • lesley06292
    lesley06292

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    hi Claire, I know what u mean, I feel the same with eating if I enjoy it and like it, I end up with stomach issues and them I think its my own fault for eating then I have to stop it again, bloody anxiety it gets us everytime. Im pleased you had a nice day, I had a lovely night last night, mu husband is a wedding photographer and I was invited to the night do. We had a great night, I had something to eat too, and plenty to drink, it was fun, but very anxious this morning, I dunno if it was because I ate or because of the alcohol, both probs, but hey tomorrow is another day, never give up xxxxxx
  • claire75245
    claire75245

    Posted

    Hi Lesley

    Do you know what i was thinking i don't think i can remember life without anxiety. That sounds awful, i suppose i am good at hiding it. I also think that if i forget about a bad thought it will come true. Its weird how the mind works. No one knew about my anxiety where i work until last year, the head of the school was a complete arsehole about it. and i feel it has changed his opinion of me. xx

  • lesley06292
    lesley06292

    Posted

    Hi Claire, I cant remember life without anxiety either, I think we've probs learned to live with it, its a shame your head was so difficult, its hard to open up to people without being judged, im a medical professional and I wouldn't tell anyone at work because I feel I too would be judged, its a constant fight xx take care claire
  • michael080294
    michael080294 lesley06292

    Posted

    does anyone else feel like they are gonna pass out or feel really confused and cant rember what you did through out the day or have an attack when sleeping and feel paralyzed sometimes
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