Hi all new chic here!Can anxiety make you feel physically sick?

[Anxiety34]

Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone knows how bad anxiety can make you feel? I'm experiencing Fatigue, appetite loss and weightloss. I just don't believe that it's all anxiety because I feel physically sick, my appetite is gone I force myself to eat and it's not much. I've been dealing with this for almost three months now and I lost almost 15 pds I'm now down to 140 pds. My stomach fills full all day, burning sensation under right rib cage and upper back pain on right side. I wake up weak every morning between 5 and 6 with a rapid heartbeat followed by diarrhea. The weakness last for hours. I can't even drink anything. I missed work all week cause I'm too weak. I can't function or concentrate. I just worry something is wrong with me all day everyday 24-7. If anyone can relate please respond.

Thanks

[gypsylee]

Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone knows how bad anxiety can make you feel? I'm experiencing Fatigue, appetite loss and weightloss. I just don't believe that it's all anxiety because I feel physically sick, my appetite is gone I force myself to eat and it's not much. I've been dealing with this for almost three months now and I lost almost 15 pds I'm now down to 140 pds. My stomach fills full all day, burning sensation under right rib cage and upper back pain on right side. I wake up weak every morning between 5 and 6 with a rapid heartbeat followed by diarrhea. The weakness last for hours. I can't even drink anything. I missed work all week cause I'm too weak. I can't function or concentrate. I just worry something is wrong with me all day everyday 24-7. If anyone can relate please respond.

Thanks

Hey :)

Yeah anxiety can do those things. The brain has a strong link with the gut. But maybe you should see a doctor and rule out more physical causes? A simple blood test can tell you a lot.

Anyway welcome to the forum!
Gypsy x

[Anxiety34]

Hi gypsylee, thanks for replying. I've had blood work done everything was good except for my vitamin d it was low. So now I'm taking that. I've also has a gastric emptying test which was also ok. I am just really tired of feeling this way I'm a 34 yr old wife and mother of a 4 and a 13yr old and I feel like im losing it. Just want to know what to do to get my life back. All I do is cry. I'm really scared. I want my appetite and my life back. I really don't have anyone to talk to who understands. I really appreciate it. Thanks again.

[Im-Suffering]

Let's play a game. One that can teach you, if you pay attention.


Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone knows how bad anxiety can make you feel? I'm experiencing Fatigue, appetite loss and weightloss. I just don't believe that it's all anxiety because I feel physically sick, my appetite is gone I force myself to eat and it's not much. I've been dealing with this for almost three months now and I lost almost 15 pds I'm now down to 140 pds. My stomach fills full all day, burning sensation under right rib cage and upper back pain on right side. I wake up weak every morning between 5 and 6 with a rapid heartbeat followed by diarrhea. The weakness last for hours. I can't even drink anything. I missed work all week cause I'm too weak. I can't function or concentrate. I just worry something is wrong with me all day everyday 24-7. If anyone can relate please respond.

Thanks

If you eat some food, say lettuce, and you feel sick from it, what will you do?

You will say "this lettuce made me feel horrible, my stomach hurts, if I eliminate the contaminant I will feel better"

You do not say "oh my, my stomach hurts, I wonder why I feel pain, this is scaring me. Maybe I shouldn't eat anything, I didnt sleep well afterward, I'm sweating and sick in the morning too, I am so afraid of my symptoms. I don't think I'll eat much anymore - please help me"

In one example you are asking for help in determining the cause thereby eliminating the effects. Where the latter is over-concern with symptoms only, and never thinks to address the reason. Which is apparent. (Lettuce).

"These are my symptoms, they suddenly attack me out of the blue, and so I fear them and even worry constantly when they will attack again."

All the while continuing to eat contaminated lettuce.

[gypsylee]

Hi gypsylee, thanks for replying. I've had blood work done everything was good except for my vitamin d it was low. So now I'm taking that. I've also has a gastric emptying test which was also ok. I am just really tired of feeling this way I'm a 34 yr old wife and mother of a 4 and a 13yr old and I feel like im losing it. Just want to know what to do to get my life back. All I do is cry. I'm really scared. I want my appetite and my life back. I really don't have anyone to talk to who understands. I really appreciate it. Thanks again.

Hey no problem. I have a 13yo too, but that's all and she is hard enough!

Sounds like it is caused by anxiety. My main physical symptoms are stomach related too.

Have a read of some of the posts on the General Discussion board (that's where most of the anxiety posts are). Just reading others' experiences can be very helpful.
Also there are some great posts in the "stickies" there on how people overcame their anxiety (I recommend PanicCured's posts).

If you want, post something in there and you should get some good replies.

:)

[Im-Suffering]

Sounds like it is caused by anxiety. My main physical symptoms are stomach related too.




What causes anxiety?

Seems to me if you figure that out you'd feel better.

"Just reading others' experiences can be very helpful"

Yes, I feel much better knowing people suffer just like me. Plus I can take on their symptoms too by auto-suggestion. The symptom list is very handy in identifying my current issue, while also providing me information on what I can expect in the future.

Fear is indeed "viral".

Let's call what needs to be done "the work".

Nowhere does the OP, and many visitors here, even touch upon " the work", while the way they physically feel, is emphasized and focused upon.

Let's recognize at the very least, that what you focus upon you create more of. That's as deep as we will go.

[Anxiety34]

Thanks so much for the advice!!

[Im-Suffering]

Thanks so much for the advice!!

After everything said in your thread thus far, that's your response? How nonchalant.

"Nonchalant : coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual".

Seems like a direct conflict to, or suppression of- the original post full of emotion :

"Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone knows how bad anxiety can make you feel? I'm experiencing Fatigue, appetite loss and weightloss. I just don't believe that it's all anxiety because I feel physically sick, my appetite is gone I force myself to eat and it's not much. I've been dealing with this for almost three months now and I lost almost 15 pds I'm now down to 140 pds. My stomach fills full all day, burning sensation under right rib cage and upper back pain on right side. I wake up weak every morning between 5 and 6 with a rapid heartbeat followed by diarrhea. The weakness last for hours. I can't even drink anything. I missed work all week cause I'm too weak. I can't function or concentrate. I just worry something is wrong with me all day everyday 24-7. If anyone can relate please respond"

[Anxiety34]

Hi Im-suffering, I really didn't mean to come off as nonchalant I think your advice was the best I've gotten so far and I really appreciate it. I've read your post over and over again and it makes so much sense I'm really trying to get out of this funk I am in. Again I appreciate it and I'm sorry.

[gypsylee]

"Just reading others' experiences can be very helpful"

Yes, I feel much better knowing people suffer just like me. Plus I can take on their symptoms too by auto-suggestion. The symptom list is very handy in identifying my current issue, while also providing me information on what I can expect in the future.



It helps people not feel so alone. I think that's quite a basic concept.

Having a bad day Im-S? :)

[Barwil1984]

Yes it certainly can, when I worry I normally feel a little sick too, for me it also makes me lose appetite and currently I'm only getting about 5 hours sleep before waking up feeling anxious.

[Im-Suffering]

Let's discuss this 'funk' you are in. For it is a common one shared by many. With the intent of providing a spotlight to guide you out of it..


Hi Im-suffering, I really didn't mean to come off as nonchalant I think your advice was the best I've gotten so far and I really appreciate it. I've read your post over and over again and it makes so much sense I'm really trying to get out of this funk I am in. Again I appreciate it and I'm sorry.

No ones fault. Synchronicity - your thread will help many.

Its very important for you (every reader) to at least begin to see the connection between your thoughts and your physical life.

You create your reality based on your ideas about it. Of course these are your beliefs, and expectations. I don't want you to get so caught on symptoms and how you physically feel, desperately trying to explain away what's happening and lose sight of their cause. That trap is easy to fall into.

The physical symptoms are the result, rather than the cause of (to the psyche now) some unresolvable or unresolved mental problem (s).

The beliefs you hold many of which are from childhood, are from a child's perspective and thus they may be outdated. Outdated is a kind word for false, misinterpreted, because when a small child takes on a belief, her nervous system and brain are not sufficiently developed as to interpret her current events with reason, and clarity. Her reality will always point the finger back at her, no matter what the caregiver is doing. Mom may have had a bad work day, and is upset at herself, snapping at the child for wanting to play - the child will not reason to give mom space because of her day, but will say to herself "mom doesn't love me, I must be bad". Here you have the beginnings of a system of beliefs that if go unquestioned, last throughout adulthood.

All experience of this child/teen/adult will corroborate with that belief.

Eventually those false ideas about self will turn to some form of anxiety, because the foundation of that psyche is based on a faulty interpretation of reality. The child will think, " I am bad", the teen will think "no one likes me", and the adult " I don't deserve". At its core will be anti-life, despondency, and a loss of 'zest' for living. This 'anti-life' belief along with its company of feelings such as guilt, resentment, must turn into some form of anxiety, no exceptions, unless caught and realized in time to prevent it. Say, a belief change, early on by some meaningful emotional event with sufficient psychic energy as to return 'life' back into the personality. So called disease is merely the attempt to regain life by testing it, you see. Disease as in anxiety, often carries a great emotional charge, enough to propel the self back into life if the self regains its feeling of purpose. And so disease itself is helpful. In that context and in greater terms, you see, there is a reason for everything experienced.

Every one of the readers here, sole 'soul' purpose in life is to know self and learn to interpret reality with clarity, reflecting back into the mirror of the soul pleasant experiences. If you feel badly about any issue with the self, you can rest assured there is a false belief behind it. In that case examination of the events leading to the belief are in order, using the imagination, and clearing the strong emotions attached to it. " I am bad" would have great energy built up over the years in the form of suppression and eventually repressed feelings leading to conflicting thoughts. Worry, doubt, indecision, blame, guilt, self hate, resentment, and of course fear would plague this individual.

No small wonder the body reacts as it does. The body is dealing with the minds errors, in the only fashion it knows how. Always trying to correct imbalances, and still trying in spite of the constant barrage of negative suggestions.

So for all readers here now, I don't want you to get caught in the "omg what is happening to me" phase, in that regard this post and thread is edification for those with ears to truly hear.

Best wishes for an enlightened journey.

[Anxiety34]

Hi Im-suffering, thanks for all the helpful info. Seems like you are very knowledgeable. Hopefully I can try to beat this anxiety thing. Do you suffer from it too? How do you deal with it? You seem like a very strong minded person.

[Anxiety34]

Hi barwil1984! Im just wondering how long will this lost of appetite last? I guess when I get my mind together my tummy will get better. Also, I also am getting only 5-6 hrs of sleep but still feel so tired all day. Do you feel that way too?

[Im-Suffering]

I guess when I get my mind together my tummy will get better



What is really bothering you, beneath the health worries. What problems in your life would you consider chronic. A little help with a definition:

"A chronic condition is a human condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that comes with time."

The word disease in your case, would be apropos of emotions, rather than physical health, a 'dis-ease'. Uneasiness, or unrest, psychologically.

Now it actually comes over time as you fret over some unresolved or seemingly impossible problem (s). You simply lament daily and become forlorn and despondent over time. There is seemingly no way out. The stomach represents symbolically the unresolved emotional issues deeply connected to thought patterns. The emotions create the thoughts as you put feelings to words. The stomach and other symptoms represent this same communication but in a different 'truer' form of expression (you can lie to yourself with words, but the body will speak truth). Now because you feel it in the body you presume some organ problem. The body is not the cause however, but the result. as you yourself suggest in the above quote. So if anything we have got you to think differently today, a step in the right direction. You will gain weight or return to 'normal', once you eat and remove the stress from the digestion system.

You don't need to answer the question here, in public, but you do need to face your (emotional) troubles in private. I am just a mirror for you today, a trigger for self reflection.

[Mike Castillo]

Hi Im-suffering, I really didn't mean to come off as nonchalant I think your advice was the best I've gotten so far and I really appreciate it. I've read your post over and over again and it makes so much sense I'm really trying to get out of this funk I am in. Again I appreciate it and I'm sorry.

no need to apologize. No one should be accusing you of being nonchalant. You are most definitely experiencing a full blown nervous break down. But its ok, its happened to the best of us. You need to see a good psychiatrists. Dont drink caffeine or alcohol. Check out an article I just did about taking meds. its on whatisanxiety.info

There is much controversy about psych meds,but it saves MILLIONS of lives each year. Now, I dont believe ever case should be treated with meds, but if your at the level that your at, which I also have been at before, it can be a life saver. Im not a doctor, but I have been down that road before.

[Anxiety34]

All my life I have been worried about my health every little thing that bothers me scares the crap out of me and I think the worst. My mom died at a young age I was 6yrs old and my aunt took us in and she died a few yrs later. I just always worry always have been a worrier.

[Im-Suffering]

All my life I have been worried about my health every little thing that bothers me scares the crap out of me and I think the worst. My mom died at a young age I was 6yrs old and my aunt took us in and she died a few yrs later. I just always worry always have been a worrier.

Your worries have a base in the psyche. Not the body, since yours is sound. The worry and doubt is bred from the brooding, the indecision and the powerless state you are in. Their death was not meant to keep you afright for life, or as any warning or sentence, in that sense you have not committed any crimes, you deserve a good life. Their message to you in death is much more constructive, that you can live worry free. That there is always an opening, even if they did not take it.

"Always a worrier" is an idea, about who you are. Ill get you to see its not set in stone. Your ideas can change, you have ideas, but you are much more than the confinement of a simple description. Destructive ideas/beliefs are not beneficial no matter the psyche excuse (guilt, blame or shame) for carrying them forward.

I cannot give you therapy here in public, for we will have our disruptions and critics as they enter in to offer haphazard suggestions. But you can reread the thread and other (of my) posts as I suggested and then PM if you wish.

[gypsylee]

no need to apologize. No one should be accusing you of being nonchalant. You are most definitely experiencing a full blown nervous break down. But its ok, its happened to the best of us. You need to see a good psychiatrists. Dont drink caffeine or alcohol. Check out an article I just did about taking meds. its on whatisanxiety.info

There is much controversy about psych meds,but it saves MILLIONS of lives each year. Now, I dont believe ever case should be treated with meds, but if your at the level that your at, which I also have been at before, it can be a life saver. Im not a doctor, but I have been down that road before.

Agreed. Meds (SSRIs) pretty much saved me several times.

[Anxiety34]

Hi mike Castillo, thanks for the kind words. I've finally seen a psychiatrist this wk and was prescribed a low dosage of Zoloft I've never been on meds before but I know it will take some time I just really feel like im in a dark place right now and I can't get out. Thanks so much for the info I will check it out.

[Anxiety34]

I would love to be worry free any help will be appreciated. Every time I try to block something negative out of my mind it always comes right back in. It's hard.

[Mike Castillo]

I would love to be worry free any help will be appreciated. Every time I try to block something negative out of my mind it always comes right back in. It's hard.

I strongly suggest that you start practicing MBCT, its what helped me and millions of others to deal with those negative ruminating thoughts that seem to rule your mind. it teaches you how to desolve them and weaken them, and the best part is that its FREE!!!!!!! the only money I invested into it was to buy the book, which was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[Im-Suffering]

I would love to be worry free any help will be appreciated. Every time I try to block something negative out of my mind it always comes right back in. It's hard.

Then after you have done some 'reading' (in regard to beliefs) as suggested, and have questions, send a private message. In the meanwhile don't block your thoughts, validate them. It is the train of thought bridged to a system of beliefs. Which is natural. If you don't want to have a thought, you must change the belief.

You have invalidated the self enough in your life, You are of value, your validity, and integrity as a life - are guaranteed, period. You are more than these surface conclusions.

The loved ones who passed on shared in these negative self suggestions which led to suppression and a life-less feeling, you see. You have the chance to change that 'inheritance", and chisel new roads into the future.

More only in PM at another time.

[gypsylee]

I strongly suggest that you start practicing MBCT, its what helped me and millions of others to deal with those negative ruminating thoughts that seem to rule your mind. it teaches you how to desolve them and weaken them, and the best part is that its FREE!!!!!!! the only money I invested into it was to buy the book, which was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

Hey I just googled MBCT and it sounds really good. I've done a lot of reading on mindfulness and that combined with CBT would be excellent. What is the name of the book you read?

[Mike Castillo]

I would love to be worry free any help will be appreciated. Every time I try to block something negative out of my mind it always comes right back in. It's hard.

I strongly suggest that you start practicing MBCT, its what helped me and millions of others to deal with those negative ruminating thoughts that seem to rule your mind. it teaches you how to desolve them and weaken them, and the best part is that its FREE!!!!!!! the only money I invested into it was to buy the book, which was AMAZING!!!!!!!!! I apologize for the fact that there are inconsiderate people here that think they are above the rest of us, but trust me, I have many doctor friends that have personally counsled me in this area and I have lived it to the highest degree. Suicidal times a thousand. But by Gods grace, here iI am 5 years later living in Miami making over 6 figures and blessed with a beautiful house and family. I went a month with minutes of sleep due to the nervous breakdown. Mine was caused by taking to manu "legal" uppers and stimulants combined with compulsive negative thinking and stress. I refused meds at first and suffered a ton for NO reason at all. I just want to help people avoid the mistakes I made and therfore avoid the sufferings I had to endure. I been on that floor in a dark room screaming at the top of my lungs in racking pain from the anxiety and depression, refusing meds (lol), not a wise decision. Go to the link on whatisanxiety.info and click on the amazon link, check out the book, "MBCT for dummies" It helped me like CRAZY!!!! like the bible says "THIS TOO SHALL PASS" !!!!!

[Mike Castillo]

Hey I just googled MBCT and it sounds really good. I've done a lot of reading on mindfulness and that combined with CBT would be excellent. What is the name of the book you read?

check out my post right before your last one. MBCT is AMAZING!!!!! Gods gift to us

[Mike Castillo]

I actually do a daily radio program with an MBCT Ayurveda doctor, which is also a regular physician, on a local radio station. its mondays through fridays on 880am, but you can stream it live on www.880thebiz.com
its from 11a-12p

[gypsylee]

check out my post right before your last one. MBCT is AMAZING!!!!! Gods gift to us

I just saw the post :)

Thanks I will take a look at that and check out the radio program!

[Anxiety34]

Thank you I will definitely get the book hopefully it can help. I appreciate you sharing your experience also. It's nice to know some people care.

[Mike Castillo]

i just saw the post :)

thanks i will take a look at that and check out the radio program!

awesome!!!!!

[Mike Castillo]

Thank you I will definitely get the book hopefully it can help. I appreciate you sharing your experience also. It's nice to know some people care.

my pleasure, i live to serve.. the way I look at it, God has left me here with a purpose, so I have no shame and hide nothing. Keep in touch. Please let me know how you like the book and if you have any questions, feel free to call in during our live radio show and talk to my friend Dr Waldo. the info is one of my previous posts. Blessings!!!!

[Mike Castillo]

Then after you have done some 'reading' (in regard to beliefs) as suggested, and have questions, send a private message. In the meanwhile don't block your thoughts, validate them. It is the train of thought bridged to a system of beliefs. Which is natural. If you don't want to have a thought, you must change the belief.

You have invalidated the self enough in your life, You are of value, your validity, and integrity as a life - are guaranteed, period. You are more than these surface conclusions.

The loved ones who passed on shared in these negative self suggestions which led to suppression and a life-less feeling, you see. You have the chance to change that 'inheritance", and chisel new roads into the future.

More only in PM at another time.

thanks for the great advice. Ill make sure to chisel new roads into the future.

[Anxiety34]

I sure will tune in. Thanks mike

[JustaGal]

Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone knows how bad anxiety can make you feel? I'm experiencing Fatigue, appetite loss and weightloss. I just don't believe that it's all anxiety because I feel physically sick, my appetite is gone I force myself to eat and it's not much. I've been dealing with this for almost three months now and I lost almost 15 pds I'm now down to 140 pds. My stomach fills full all day, burning sensation under right rib cage and upper back pain on right side. I wake up weak every morning between 5 and 6 with a rapid heartbeat followed by diarrhea. The weakness last for hours. I can't even drink anything. I missed work all week cause I'm too weak. I can't function or concentrate. I just worry something is wrong with me all day everyday 24-7. If anyone can relate please respond.

Thanks

Yes, I have been there. The need to get some nutrients in your body can not be over estimated. I know eating is the last thing we want to do when we are in that place, but that is good you force yourself to have something. A protein drink, (easy cause it is already made - just drink it), apple, piece of cheese, anything you can get down so the body has the strength to repair itself. Its like trying to drive a car with no gas....aint gonna happen.

Wishing you well! : )

[Anxiety34]

I am drinking ensure in the morning and soup at night that is the only thing I can eat food is just not appealing at all like my taste buds are not working. It's so weird how strong the mind is. Thanks justaGal I really appreciate it

[JustaGal]

I am drinking ensure in the morning and soup at night that is the only thing I can eat food is just not appealing at all like my taste buds are not working. It's so weird how strong the mind is. Thanks justaGal I really appreciate it

Good to hear! I lost weight during my spell too, it came back! ha

[Anxiety34]

Hope mine comes back

[gypsylee]

I found that book Mike recommended as an audiobook for about $17. So if you're lazy like me you can listen to it! (Also good for when you're too anxious to read). I think it has meditations as well so the audiobook might be good. Anyway here it is:

https://mobile.audible.com.au/pd/Health-Personal-Development/Mindfulness-Based-Cognitive-Therapy-for-Dummies-Audiobook/B00L1ILE8C?s=s

[Anxiety34]

I think an audiobook would be best for me especially with the state I'm in im gonna go purchase now. Thanks for looking out:)

[gypsylee]

I think an audiobook would be best for me especially with the state I'm in im gonna go purchase now. Thanks for looking out:)

You can actually get it for free by getting the free trial membership. I did that then cancelled the membership ;)

[Anxiety34]

Oh shoot I just purchased it on amazon for 14.95 so much I was anxious to purchase lol I'm gonna definitely listen to it tonight.

[gypsylee]

Oh shoot I just purchased it on amazon for 14.95 so much I was anxious to purchase lol I'm gonna definitely listen to it tonight.

Oh well. I listened to a little bit and it's pretty good. The reader has a nice British accent as well :)

[Mike Castillo]

You can actually get it for free by getting the free trial membership. I did that then cancelled the membership ;)

you guys are awesome...lol. enjoy

[Mike Castillo]

I would still order the book, you can write notes on it and highlight. Reading also slows down the activity in the brain and calms you down, thats why most people fall asleep when they start reading books at night.

[Anxiety34]

I listen to a little it's good so far. His accent is nice:)
I didn't think about getting the book to get notes and yes you are right reading does calm you down. Guess I'll have to just listen lol thanks guys