Hello,
I came here because I am having some of the same symptoms but I will tell you that the solution is something that will be individual for everyone. What may work for one person may not work for another but there is an underlying principle that runs through all.
A long time ago I had the same issue and what helped me was that I started to write. I was depressed and I started to write poems. I wrote about good things, I wrote about things that I knew of before I became depressed. Even though I was not feeling what I wrote I still wrote until one day it occurred to me; that as I wrote I was thinking good thoughts. With that realization I wrote more and more and that was how I started to write poems; that was how my depression went away. The next time it happened what helped me was beading.
The fact that it could happen again means that I lost the lesson I had learned from the first experience.
But there is a point I want to make. Writing and beading helped me but there is an underlying reason for it. When I wrote and made jewelry my sole aim was to bring about beauty. Be it through words or jewelry. My aim was to bring about beauty. It was not for money even though at some point I sold some of the jewelry I made but I made jewelry because I liked it.
You may wonder, how can one find what one likes when one is feeling sad.
Just start somewhere. Before I started to bead I tried to sew and found out that I was not interested. I tried to knit and I left it after a few days or hours, I do not remember. I cannot tell you how I thought of beading but the mere thought of it made me happy. And that is how I started. I taught myself how to bead because I could not attend the classes due to my young daughter. But the point I am trying to make is start somewhere and as you journey you will hit on that thing that will give you inner fulfilment. Not necessarily for money - if you make money through it, fine - but it has to be something that when you indulge in it will make you so happy that you will want to share this happiness.
It is to be an aid for you to wish to be a better person. But it is a journey. And that is why it is an individual thing. That is why I cannot tell you stay away from computers or TV because what may help you may come through any of them.
It is like having a lot of energy within you for work and you do not use it then it starts to weigh you down. Depression is what happens when the energy you have is not put to good use. And once you start, slowly but surely you will feel lighter.
It will take work but it can be done. No matter how many times you feel that pang of anxiety, no matter how many times you notice your stomach clenched, ignore it. It is easier said than done but if you can succeed in this then the main part is done. Ignoring it is like sowing a seed of self control and it will surely bear fruit. But it will take effort. A lot of effort. You will have to be consistent. And if you find yourself fighting yourself for losing control of yourself, try not to be angry with yourself for not being the way you want to be because it only makes you feel worse.
This will take work but it can be done.
I wish you strength.
I came here because I am having some of the same symptoms but I will tell you that the solution is something that will be individual for everyone. What may work for one person may not work for another but there is an underlying principle that runs through all.
A long time ago I had the same issue and what helped me was that I started to write. I was depressed and I started to write poems. I wrote about good things, I wrote about things that I knew of before I became depressed. Even though I was not feeling what I wrote I still wrote until one day it occurred to me; that as I wrote I was thinking good thoughts. With that realization I wrote more and more and that was how I started to write poems; that was how my depression went away. The next time it happened what helped me was beading.
The fact that it could happen again means that I lost the lesson I had learned from the first experience.
But there is a point I want to make. Writing and beading helped me but there is an underlying reason for it. When I wrote and made jewelry my sole aim was to bring about beauty. Be it through words or jewelry. My aim was to bring about beauty. It was not for money even though at some point I sold some of the jewelry I made but I made jewelry because I liked it.
You may wonder, how can one find what one likes when one is feeling sad.
Just start somewhere. Before I started to bead I tried to sew and found out that I was not interested. I tried to knit and I left it after a few days or hours, I do not remember. I cannot tell you how I thought of beading but the mere thought of it made me happy. And that is how I started. I taught myself how to bead because I could not attend the classes due to my young daughter. But the point I am trying to make is start somewhere and as you journey you will hit on that thing that will give you inner fulfilment. Not necessarily for money - if you make money through it, fine - but it has to be something that when you indulge in it will make you so happy that you will want to share this happiness.
It is to be an aid for you to wish to be a better person. But it is a journey. And that is why it is an individual thing. That is why I cannot tell you stay away from computers or TV because what may help you may come through any of them.
It is like having a lot of energy within you for work and you do not use it then it starts to weigh you down. Depression is what happens when the energy you have is not put to good use. And once you start, slowly but surely you will feel lighter.
It will take work but it can be done. No matter how many times you feel that pang of anxiety, no matter how many times you notice your stomach clenched, ignore it. It is easier said than done but if you can succeed in this then the main part is done. Ignoring it is like sowing a seed of self control and it will surely bear fruit. But it will take effort. A lot of effort. You will have to be consistent. And if you find yourself fighting yourself for losing control of yourself, try not to be angry with yourself for not being the way you want to be because it only makes you feel worse.
This will take work but it can be done.
I wish you strength.
To whoever comes across this post, I hope nobody actually believes the nutbag above me. You do not have to completely alter your lifestyle, and turn into a religious loonie just to ease your stomach problems.
I have IBS, and becoming even the slightest bit stressful makes me want to pass gas, or a bowel movement. I won't have to go at all, but if someone upsets me, or I'm nervous or frightened, within a matter of seconds or minutes I have to have a bowel movement. This has also always affected me during my period. I have thrown up, and had diarrhea for as long as I can remember, during the first two days of my period. (It usually lasts 6 days). My life, at times, seems to be controlled and centered around the sensitivity of my stomach. If I'm out, and I eat something, and suddenly I feel that familiar feeling, I get even more nervous, and I can't think, concentrate, or socialize because I feel like I'm going to go in my pants, and holding it in hurts my stomach so much. I have to run to a restroom, and if one isn't around, it's misery, and it's even worse trying to hide it from people. My sister has IBS, as well, so fortunately, when I'm out with her, I can be honest, and a lot of times we have symptoms at the same time, soon after eating.
I've found that the best things I can do for myself, that helps immensely, is to be aware of what I eat. The better you eat, the better you can treat your stomach. The more fiber you intake (fruits and especially veggies), the more easily, and naturally you will pass waste. Excessive meat eating hurts constipation, so if you tend to have diarrhea, eating more meat and protein may help. If you tend to be constipated, the more vegetables, and fiber you can get ahold of, the better. Pay attention to nutrition labels, and take a fiber supplement on a daily basis. Since you all have something that can probably be diagnosed, whether it be IBS, anxiety, or whatever the case may be, you will never be completely normal. I suggest all of you get to doctors, incase there is a much worse problem, just to be looked at, and to be on the safe side. Sometimes there is medicine that can help tremendously, and unfrotunately, doctors are humans too, so sometimes you will need a second and third opinion. You all should check out "Mystery Diagnosis" on the Discovery Health Channel.
If you are persistent, you and your body will benefit in the end. Don't just take your illness, laying down, or else it will affect your happiness for a long time to come. You cannot be in constant discomfort and pain, and live your life happily, or to the fullest.
Remember to drink a lot of water, and be careful of what you eat. Alcohol, drugs, and abused perscription medication can make your digestion tract worse.
As far as the females who only have these problems during their period.. definitely get to an OBGYN. My situation was much worse at the beginning of my period, exponentially so. Sometimes even when I had intercourse, with my husband, I would flare up and have terrible stomach pains. It was the worst pain I've ever been through. At times I felt like I was dying, and was almost rushed to the ER once, but fortunately after a half an hour of screaming and crying in bed, I finally fell asleep. I went and had a laproscopic exploratory surgery, only to find that I had a mass of scar tissue (for unkown reasons of cause) attached to my ovaries, colon, and uterus. Since having it burned off and removed, I am 10 times better during my period. Good luck to all of you, reading these posts!
I have IBS, and becoming even the slightest bit stressful makes me want to pass gas, or a bowel movement. I won't have to go at all, but if someone upsets me, or I'm nervous or frightened, within a matter of seconds or minutes I have to have a bowel movement. This has also always affected me during my period. I have thrown up, and had diarrhea for as long as I can remember, during the first two days of my period. (It usually lasts 6 days). My life, at times, seems to be controlled and centered around the sensitivity of my stomach. If I'm out, and I eat something, and suddenly I feel that familiar feeling, I get even more nervous, and I can't think, concentrate, or socialize because I feel like I'm going to go in my pants, and holding it in hurts my stomach so much. I have to run to a restroom, and if one isn't around, it's misery, and it's even worse trying to hide it from people. My sister has IBS, as well, so fortunately, when I'm out with her, I can be honest, and a lot of times we have symptoms at the same time, soon after eating.
I've found that the best things I can do for myself, that helps immensely, is to be aware of what I eat. The better you eat, the better you can treat your stomach. The more fiber you intake (fruits and especially veggies), the more easily, and naturally you will pass waste. Excessive meat eating hurts constipation, so if you tend to have diarrhea, eating more meat and protein may help. If you tend to be constipated, the more vegetables, and fiber you can get ahold of, the better. Pay attention to nutrition labels, and take a fiber supplement on a daily basis. Since you all have something that can probably be diagnosed, whether it be IBS, anxiety, or whatever the case may be, you will never be completely normal. I suggest all of you get to doctors, incase there is a much worse problem, just to be looked at, and to be on the safe side. Sometimes there is medicine that can help tremendously, and unfrotunately, doctors are humans too, so sometimes you will need a second and third opinion. You all should check out "Mystery Diagnosis" on the Discovery Health Channel.
If you are persistent, you and your body will benefit in the end. Don't just take your illness, laying down, or else it will affect your happiness for a long time to come. You cannot be in constant discomfort and pain, and live your life happily, or to the fullest.
Remember to drink a lot of water, and be careful of what you eat. Alcohol, drugs, and abused perscription medication can make your digestion tract worse.
As far as the females who only have these problems during their period.. definitely get to an OBGYN. My situation was much worse at the beginning of my period, exponentially so. Sometimes even when I had intercourse, with my husband, I would flare up and have terrible stomach pains. It was the worst pain I've ever been through. At times I felt like I was dying, and was almost rushed to the ER once, but fortunately after a half an hour of screaming and crying in bed, I finally fell asleep. I went and had a laproscopic exploratory surgery, only to find that I had a mass of scar tissue (for unkown reasons of cause) attached to my ovaries, colon, and uterus. Since having it burned off and removed, I am 10 times better during my period. Good luck to all of you, reading these posts!
Sorry, I did not mean the person directly above me, I mean the person who says God this, God that, and to move somewhere secluded and practice yoga. That nutbag is who I was referring to.
It sounds to me like you may have lactose intolerance.
hey i get pains in the stomach when i eat
i have anxiety problems cause im gassy i been to different doctors and they just give ya laxatives and stuff which leads u kinda tcked off well it does me. After eating food i feel sick and stuff like pains in th stomach and i f i don t fart i don t go to the toilet and when i do its hard stools or it feels like i just emptied my hole guts out but im still bloated ive tried changing my diet this all started when i was 13i had tests sayin im lactose intolerant came back i do but u know they said na all good um so didn t worry about it but im 22 and just wandering what will i have to do for it to stop hey if u got anything similar just right something about it thanks.
i have anxiety problems cause im gassy i been to different doctors and they just give ya laxatives and stuff which leads u kinda tcked off well it does me. After eating food i feel sick and stuff like pains in th stomach and i f i don t fart i don t go to the toilet and when i do its hard stools or it feels like i just emptied my hole guts out but im still bloated ive tried changing my diet this all started when i was 13i had tests sayin im lactose intolerant came back i do but u know they said na all good um so didn t worry about it but im 22 and just wandering what will i have to do for it to stop hey if u got anything similar just right something about it thanks.
Sheeply, I know you posted the OP a long, long time ago...but to me it sounds A LOT like Hirshsprung's Disease. My friend's daughter has the same types of issues you described and drinks mineral oil every single day to keep things moving. Normally that isn't recommended for young ones, but in her case it's a matter of life and death if she doesn't. After multiple surgies and hospitalizations for impaction, she's finally got a handle on it. That particular disorder isn't normally considered by family practice doctors, so it would really be best if you saw a colorectal specialist (which is the type of doc I once worked for). They are really the best at diagnosing and treating all issues related to what you described. If you don't feel better, keep on them until you find someone that WILL listen to you. Never give up fighting for what's best for you...after all, if you won't...then who will? If you still keep up with the replys on here I'd be interested to find out what your doctor had to say.
JESUS HEALS I CAN TESTIFY OF THAT. TRY HIM
WOW! I have been greatly encouraged by all the posts I just read. I have had most of the symptoms listed which have been really bad for the past year and some months. I am a professional counselor and have been doing this for the past three years, but working with substance abuse clients and also a very stressful and often unorganized workplace setting as well as quite a bit of stress at home, I believe has led to all of the following which seems to be getting worse: anxiety, panic attacks, depression, fear, very tight stomach, irregular bowel movements, loose stools at times, other times having constipation, bloated stomach, having trouble passing gas, tightness in chest, feeling like I'm having a heart attack at times, feeling like its hard to breath, coughing hard at times even though I'm not sick or have a cold, sometimes waking up during the night and then having trouble falling back asleep, a lot of sweating near bowels/groin, irritability over little things, fear and anxiety in situations which typically were more exciting to me than fear producing, trouble remembering even simple things, feeling frozen, forgetting what I was doing, blanking out.....I'm sure there's more. I"m not saying I have all these at once, but have experienced all of them at times, many at the same time and overall they seem to be getting worse, especially in the past year. Funny as it may be, when I started reading all the posts and feeling like I wasn't alone in this, my stomach started to relax a bit and I started passing a lot of gas. Thanks for that at least....phew...I feel a bit lighter. I'm been to the doctor 4 times in the past year, 3 were different doctors. Scheduled to go again this Friday, but I have this feeling that they still won't find anything wrong, or any answer to why I'm having these problems. In reading all the posts and reading things on other sites that people wrote, as well as medical info. on medical sites, I think this may be a more common problem than we realize, caused by the stress we face in our society today. There really is a connection between the body and mind, and when I don't think about my problems as much, it eases up a bit. Since you've all helped me, I'd like to continue to keep in touch and maybe we can help each other with this. I'm not suddenly cured, but I do feel a bit better and its amazing that I can feel so much better just after reading what was posted. I think we can tackle this together.
HI Guys, I've had anxiety, depression and panic attacks since 2006 and I can tell you its not fun. The cold sweats, heat sweats, tingling, hyperventilating, etc makes you think you are going mad! It's not as bad as it was, have been taking meds for it so that helps. But the best thing to do is to look after yourself. Recognise what the triggers are so you can deal with situations. I've found that working through it is easier than fighting it. Sometimes we get so overloaded that the only way our bodies can express the stress is pysically. Your coping point is much lower. If you deal with one thing at a time and give yourself times to yourself to rest and relax, you will find your breathing changes naturally. Swimming also helps as you have to take breaths at certain strokes so it calms you down. Exercise is good but do relaxing exercise like walking so your breathing pattern is easy, unlike running which makes you strain.
Hello,
Maybe this can help you because all that was happening to me and now is gone.
Not sure if you take sweetener at all but I did because I did also, like you tried to be healthy and got in bed for days now I am myself again without all these things and the pain.
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Maybe this can help you because all that was happening to me and now is gone.
Not sure if you take sweetener at all but I did because I did also, like you tried to be healthy and got in bed for days now I am myself again without all these things and the pain.
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i have the same problem , apart from when im at home im usually ok but then when im out or at school it starts and doesnt stop till i get home , when i exercise it also makes it alot worse . but sometimes it disapears for a week or so but will then come back im usually such a happy person but when it happens i go depressed and i cut off from the world because i think about it so much . ive already taken about 2 months of school since septemeber because i cant handle the pain while im there but im worried i will fail my GCSE's , ive had this problem since i was about 9 . any advice ... ?
Stress on the body can throw ur bowels out of wack..6 yrs ago i dealt w/alot of stress nd w/me not takin care of it caused a chain of events i was gettin bad headaches nd then i felt constipated nd then i started gettin indigestion nd acid reflux..well come to find out i had suffered from depression nd anxiety nd also i had h-pylori which is a bacteria n the stomach which causes ulcers..so i got on a triple antibiotic which was given from a dr nd i was put on an anti-anxiety med nd a remedy that was given by my own father which suffered from the same but worse symptoms than myself;which was to take a teaspoon of milk of magnesia w/a lil warm water for 3 days..on the third day ur bottom may burn from all the acids in ur body being released.which really worked for me.
So, did anybody find out what this is?
I heard if you appenditics you can't pass gass or have a stool.
But I have heard that appenditics can be difficult to detect sometimes.
Hello all. I too have had all these symptoms. I'm now 45 yrs. old and am finally putting the pieces together. Just today, I had the worst "anxiety" attack that felt different from all the rest. My husband and I were on our way home from an errand and I got nausious (sp?) then the dizzyness and shortness of breath. Strangely I did not experience the palpatations that I normally do. I remember asking my husband if he had anything in the truck to eat because I thought maybe my blood sugar was dropping. Moments later, I got a dry mouth and felt very confused; to the point I couldn't answer my husbands questions. He had to help me into the house from the truck only after 3-5 minutes of shaking and inability to move. I have been in bed since then which was 11:30 this morning. Once I started feeling better, I got on the web, typed my symptoms on two different well known md sites. Gastroparesis kept coming up. I looked it up and was dumbfounded. Simplest description is that the stomach, for whatever reason, does not empty it's contents or is very slow in emptying it's contents. Some antidepressant drugs slow digestion one of which I am taking. Diabetics can also suffer with this as well as people who have had abdominal surgery. I started thinking, I've had numerous abdominal surgeries one of which was exploritory for a bowel obstruction. You guessed it, they couldn't find any obstruction what so ever! Then I thought my herniated discs (the result of a car accident I suffered at age 21) could certainly be pinching the nerves that control digestion. (I haven't been to the chiroprator in almost a month which does help by the way. He puts me on a disc decompression machine as well as adjustments). I was mostly convinced when I got up to urinate something awful and noticed, "hey, everytime I lean my head back, my urine stops. And everytime I pull it foward enough to touch my chin to my chest, it flows like a river!" I will be making an appointment with my doctor tomorrow to talk about my findings. And if he poo poos me, I will find another doctor. I hope my story jogs your memory of all your medical history. Write down any symptom or health event you can think of. That will help you piece your medical puzzle together. And I strongly suggest reading up on gastroparesis. Some sites offer dietary recommendations. Maybe changing your diet will bring some relief. Writing down everything you have tried that worked and that didn't work, will help the doctor make a diagnosis. Thank you for letting me share. God bless you all.
Oh shoot. I have the same problem, but I am a programmer. I am at my 27-inch computer for upwards of six hours per day. What should I do?