Anxiety and heartburn lately

[guynfl2chat]

I know its a tough time for everyone, but my anxiety is definitely at a heightened level. I have noticed over the last few week I have issues with heartburn. It keeps coming back and now I take an OTC Pepcid to have manage it. Is this something new I have to worry about? It makes me anxious because I didnt have these issues before? Can it just be the situation and just manage it for now. I tried taking food with my meds to help and that helped for 1 day and now its back. I did try to walk a few miles and that seems to help, but of course now I am worried I have this ongoing heartburn and that makes me anxious. Any advice?

[Lonewolf0407]

I’m not too familiar with heartburn but I am familiar with anxiety. Sometimes anxiety causes my heart rate to increase and makes me feel uncomfortable. Try taking deep breaths. A grounding technique helps too. To ground yourself try sitting down with both feet touching the ground. Try to think of something you can see, hear, touch, smell and taste. These will at least try to ease the anxiety you’re experiencing. I hope this somewhat helps!

[guynfl2chat in reply to Lonewolf0407]

I went to the doctor just to make sure its hearburn and it is! I cant believe I actually went to see my doctor during this time, but wanted to make sure it wasnt something more serious. She did an EKG and all good. She just asked me to take some stomach related meds and took some blood to make sure nothing else is going on. I felt much better after just leaving her office. They were all in masks. I dont think she really wanted to touch me.

[Lonewolf0407 in reply to guynfl2chat]

That’s really good! A peace of mind is always a great feeling 😌