Anxious times

[Lollsy]

Hey all. just joined this site today to see what its all about and figuered it wouldnt hurt to have some people in my life with the same issues. ive had anxiety since i was about 5. was very mild then and now im 29 its at its worst. i find the older i get the better i cope but the worse i feel and simple tasks i used to be able to do are now hindered by anxiety. i let it stop me doing things i always enjoyed doing. even some days work is hard to go to and things like going to see family incase they ask me to stay for dinner is a nightmare. i get a very nervous stomache and can feel sick of have diarrhoea at the drop of a hat and this has turned in to a food phobia. i only feel comfortable eating at home. i have gone to peoples houses and restaurants but im so wound up i dont enjoy it and cant wait to get home. does anyone else have this problem? work xmas dinner will soon be here and im already worrying!!!!

[littleone123]

Welcome to the site!! My god u sound like my twin!! Don't want to upset you but I'm still trying to find out my solution and I know how hard it is for you

[Lollsy]

Welcome to the site!! My god u sound like my twin!! Don't want to upset you but I'm still trying to find out my solution and I know how hard it is for you

Good to know someone feels the same but not as I know how hard it is. It won't upset me I know it's not going to be quick and easy. What is these days :-)

[littleone123]

Over the years of having this problem have u ever suffered with an inflammed stomach or been put on tablets to reduce ur stomach acid. I saw my GP today and to touch my stomach I'm in terrible pain wondered as u have problem with food too like me

[Lollsy]

Over the years of having this problem have u ever suffered with an inflammed stomach or been put on tablets to reduce ur stomach acid. I saw my GP today and to touch my stomach I'm in terrible pain wondered as u have problem with food too like me

No never. I just get nervous pangs through my stomach and a upset stomach if I'm having a bad anxiety period of time. This week for example I'm off work my family who I haven't seen properly in 5 years are visiting, and it it's up to me to get my nan who had dementia ready. She's thankfully still able to feed and dress herself etc but sometimes needs extra help so I help her. It gets my anxiety going as I worry about her 24/7. I just get low appetite and have a fear of eating away from home as I know I'll get diarrhoea and it panics me more.