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Anxiety and bloated

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brandon98768
brandon98768

i woke up to my stomach feeling bloated and feeling like i can't take a full breath, i keep having the urge to take a deep breath but I can't, is thus just anxiety?

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  • lee12629
    lee12629 brandon98768

    Posted

    when I'm really stressed and have anxiety my stomach can bloat within minutes,gas,sometimes diarrhea or constipation. So yes Ive had that symptom.

    • brandon98768
      brandon98768 lee12629

      Posted

      i seem to get this way a lot lately, i even watch what I eat these days but it seems like no matter what i eat it happens

    • lee12629
      lee12629 brandon98768

      Posted

      me too,I've had alot of stress lately,and I will admit I've gained weight,mid stomach area included,I'm thinking all that gas and bloat pushes on a persons diaphragm sometimes causing the short ness of breath. I feel the best when I have distractions when I'm around people. I think it takes my mind off things and I feel better. Look up the mind -stomach connection,I think they share some common nerves in the nervous system. Hope you feel better. It can be quite uncomfortable.

  • Philly89
    Philly89 brandon98768

    Posted

    Yep, anxiety can cause bloating and also weight gain.

    • By the "feeling like you can't take a full breath" do you mean in your chest or stomach? Bc I get that feeling in my chest allllll the time when I'm anxious. It's like I can't get enough air and I feel like I have to keep taking big breaths to get enough air. It's so annoying but I know it's very common anxiety symptom.
    • brandon98768
      brandon98768 Philly89

      Posted

      sometimes it just feels like my lungs just won't work, i start to feel like i constantly have to take a deep breath and sometimes I constantly feel like I have to yawn and take deep breaths over and over again

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