Stomach issues for a year led to health anxiety

I am so sorry to hear of your struggles. I have not slept for the night. I'm exhausted and falling asleep while writing this but my stomach is too upset to lie down. What tests have you done and what's the diagnosis? Keep talking to your doctor and doing research. There is a solution!

You are probably suffering from GERD and this can be scary as some of the symptoms mimic a heart attack. Talk to your doctor about a good antacid. I've heard pepto bismol is good. Also, talk to your doctor about a good proton pump inhibitor or PPI (tablet) to reduce acid production in your stomach. If omeprazole doesn't work, there are many others. I've heard nexium is good. Diet and lifestyle changes will be key. Make sure you eat on time and avoid trigger foods. Eat steamed foods. Drink milk and eat yoghurt. Lots of water. All will be well, don't worry. Do something that u enjoy...like a hobby to take your mind off it. The anxiety makes it worse. For me, I watch movies and TV shows as a distraction. Good luck, friend.

Yes unfortunately I do. It's a bad habit.

Could be one of the main causes of your stomach problems, especially the acid reflux. I quit drinking sodas last year and have been eating healthy and I never get the acid reflux nor stomach problems any longer. Quit cold turkey and never look back. It will be the best thing you have ever done.

The brain will have to get used to it at first, it can be hard not to grab a soda since it's so easy, and tell family member not to buy it for you if they normally do. You can also can try getting ginger shots, which will soothe your stomach. It tastes like hell and burns your throat but will do wonders inside. It's up to you.

I did a little super healthy month where I ordered some flash frozen screwed organic vegetables and fruit smoothies, a huge variety with ingredient I've never even eaten before. I noticed my health became significantly better and I think many vitamin and minerals deficiencies were also getting filled by drinking those smoothies. It also reduced my craving for sweet things and especially sodas. After a month or so I didn't even think of sodas any longer, and even when I would eat harty food, normally I would always think "man a coke would go great with this meal" and I no longer had that thought either. I'd be good with water, sometimes milk and even more rarely I'd take some orange juice.

I also lost a lot of weight by cutting off sodas and limiting my intake of sugar. The pounds just flew off without doing much. My returns have been more energy, less anxiety, a clearer mind, a bit more confidence, and most of all, a lot healthier.

That's great. Happy to hear.

Thank you so much. I will research the fast track diet. I've been eating a lot of yoghurt and making smoothies with yoghurt in it. What symptoms do you get? How do you control your symptoms and how do you control your anxiety? I struggle with the mental effects of this condition and there aren't many people around me who can relate. I get paranoid and often wonder if my condition is life threatening or incurable. This is why I turned to this forum and i must say, it has helped. I feel better knowing I have the support of this online community. 

I'm very sorry to hear. Have you seen a doctor and had tests done? I hope you find a way to control your stress. I've heard yoga and meditation are wonderful.