stomach pains caused by anxiety???

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stomach pains caused by anxiety???
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Sat, 01-21-2006 - 1:24am

Hi,


A couple of times in the past two days, I've had stomach pains. Not sharp pains that scare me, but just enough to know they're there. It's almost like hunger pains, but I know it's not that because it happens after I eat.


Does anyone else suffer from stomach pains due to anxiety? I've been under a lot of stress lately.


By the way, I'm starting a new job on Monday. I posted a couple of weeks ago about anxiety ruining my life. Everyone was so helpful to me, with their words of encouragement. I feel good about this job. I'm nervous going back to work, because I used to get panic attacks at work before, so now it scarred me for life! Anyway, I know I need to work because I want to prove to

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Sat, 01-21-2006 - 9:58am

I'm glad we were able to help you before, Monica. That's good to hear:)


Anxiety does cause stomach & bowel upsets in alot of folks. Just a couple of days ago, we had a thread discussing how stomach & bowel upsets CAUSE anxiety. I am a chronic worrier & any sort of body ache or pain

 

 


 



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Registered: 12-28-2003
Sat, 01-21-2006 - 2:04pm

Yup, stomach pains can definitely be caused by anxiety.

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi

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Sat, 01-21-2006 - 2:34pm

Thank you Jennifer.


Do you know if the doc can prescribe something particulary for upset stomach, that would calm it down or just make it go away? That's another problem with work, I have to make a follow up visit with my doc soon before my meds run out. I hope that he works evenings. I think he does, when I went before my appointment was for 4:45 and there were others in the room when I came out.


I wasn't really ready to go back to work, but this job was too good to pass up. I also know that I just have to dive in and start again; otherwise I'll put it off as long as I can. Every now and then I get nervous thinking about it, but then I also get excited. I'm so bored at home. Not much to do all day.


I wish I were rich and didn't have to work, and had the money to shop, and socialize whenever I wanted.


SIGH!!! too bad life doesn't work that way.


Monica

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Sat, 01-21-2006 - 6:13pm

Monica,

good luck on your new job? do you
have a xanex type med to take as needed?

i do, and if i started a new job i would
take it in the begining. i take xanex
when i ski for the first time of the season,
if i'm in a wedding, etc..

kris

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Sat, 01-21-2006 - 6:14pm
that question mark does NOT belong after
good luck on your new job !!this does!!
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Sun, 01-22-2006 - 12:37am

Thanks so much! I understand what you mean, with the question mark.


Yes, I have klonopin to take and as long as I keep busy, it won't make me sleepy.


I just need to go back to the doctor for a follow-up. I think he might need to up my welbutrin; right now I'm taking 150mgs a day. The reason I think that I need it increased is that I still get teary eyed when I talk about certain things, or emotional real easy. I've been on it for 3 weeks now, so I don't know if I just need to give it more time.


I never had this problem with depression before, where I would get teary eyed and want to cry so easy. It's like having pms 24/7! I guess the stress has finally taken it's toll.


Anyway, thanks for the support. I love this message board, it is so helpful to me.


Monica

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Sun, 01-22-2006 - 9:59am

Monica, I am trying so hard to get back to work.

Sheri Ann

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Sun, 01-22-2006 - 12:48pm

Hi,


I think the wellbutrin helps with anxiety but I think I need a stronger does. If I'm not mistaken, when I was on it before, I was taking 300mgs but now I'm taking 150. (I've moved, got off the meds, changed doctors, then got back on them). I do still feel like it's taken the edge of the depression, but not quite there yet. I may need to give it more time.


The only reason I'm going back to work is because I had a great job that practically landed in my lap. I wasn't even looking, someone had my resume and called me for an interview. The job pays well and has awesome benefits, so I didn't want to pass it up. Also, I know that I need to just dive in there and start again to get better so I can feel like I can live a normal life, if that's what I want.


This morning in church, I started to feel panicky before the service started. I didn't want to walk out while the choir was singing, so I stayed. I wanted so bad to go the restroom and take a klonopin, but I didn't want to be rude either. I was proud of myself! I just kept praying, saying "I'm not going to let this take over my life, and I'm not going to let it stop from living a normal life." I just kept repeating it to myself, and it worked. Believe me, I have a lot of problems with anxiety, and if I can overcome it, anyone can. I suffer from social anxiety too, and am working on that. I eventually want to get into therapy, I went before for 4 sessions, and each time I felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders.


I'll definitely post tomorrow and let you know how the first day went.


Thanks so much for replying back to my message.


Monica

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Sun, 01-22-2006 - 12:58pm

Monica, thank-you for the reply back!

Sheri Ann

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Sun, 01-22-2006 - 8:13pm
WOW! That's awesome that you waited the anxiety out. I hope you can use today's experience when you hit the workforce tomorrow. You have every right to be proud:) I took wellbutrin many years ago & I took 300 mg. daily. It was for depression & panic attacks. Finding the right med & dose is trying for us when we want to get back to our normal lives. Hang in there, Monica! Hope to hear from you soon. (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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