Anyone awake need help

[Natsteveo]

Having a panic attack bad this morning had to rush to toilet and my stools are dark brown/black I’m in a right state of panic now keep thinking it’s blood and I’ve got bowel “c” I hate feeling this way it’s so scary and frightening I know I sound ridiculous but I’m at my witts end here please someone help me

Nat

[jasmine1902]

Hey, Im sorry you feel so alone at the moment - I dont have many words of wisdom but just wanted to reach out to you as having a panic attack is so scary - I have had them and when your alone its terifying. You can speak to me if you need to.

Also of course maybe see your doctor xx sending love

😍

[Natsteveo in reply to jasmine1902]

Its hard to get hold of my doc at the minute he rarely calls me back when I ring for an emergency I am so scaref of anything medical so try to give a wide birth if I have too but obviously I will go a+e if I have too xx

[Veteran250 in reply to Natsteveo]

Go to A&E Nat, get immediate appointment, feel better soon!

Take care and stay safe 🙂

Don🙂

[Natsteveo in reply to Veteran250]

Hi don I will if its like it all day or tomorrow thanks so much xx

[Llab]

Have you seen the doctor yet? Few things are as scary as a panic attack so it would be good if you could have a system in place for when it happens.Do you sometimes have panic attacks?

There are various techniques for dealing with panic so when you are okay again you can check them out with your doctor or therapist

All the best to you 👍

[Natsteveo in reply to Llab]

I've been like this for 20 years even worse since I lost me mum in 2007 my health anxiety has been so bad on and off ever since my anxiety gets triggered by anything medical its a nightmare thanks so much

[Natsteveo in reply to Llab]

I’ve tried it all I get up and move around when it’s crippling me to try keep myself occupied I do breathing exercises, I find I just have to ride it out because I can’t do anything when it’s bad but try and let it out xx

[Llab]

I wonder what kinds of treatment you have tried?Has anything been helpful?

[Natsteveo in reply to Llab]

I’ve tried cbt 4 times I’ve had bereavement counselling, I’ve had group therapy one to one psychiatrist still can’t control it when it’s hit hard xx

[Llab in reply to Natsteveo]

It’s very hard but at least you have been trying. Congratulations. I heard a psychiatrist say that different treatments work for different people and there are lots of treatments/programs available. Maybe try something different when you have the time and energy, but be a bit careful. Make sure you check something out before trying as some treatments can be bad for some people. And some providers are not professional, and sometimes unethical.Best of luck

[Rafiki11]

Sometimes dark stools are just from constipation. I would drink lots of water and have some oatmeal, pears, salad, almonds….

Definitely call your doctor but I don’t see a reason to rush to the hospital at this point.

Big hugs!

[Rafiki11 in reply to Rafiki11]

Here are some non-emergency reasons for dark stools. ❤️

Dark stools

[Natsteveo in reply to Rafiki11]

I can’t see anything raf?

[Rafiki11 in reply to Natsteveo]

It’s a screenshot. Try opening HealthUnlocked in an internet browser instead of the app. 😊

Basically: things like Pepto Bismol, iron supplements, activated charcoal supplements, blueberries, Oreo cookies, grape juice, constipation, and bile that hasn’t broken down can turn stool dark.

[Natsteveo in reply to Rafiki11]

Me neither I’m making myself worse I always do…but when it’s here it just consumes me I don’t think it’s helping as I’m not eating properly at the min I can’t eat when I’m stressed and anxious 😬 xx

[Itzallgood1]

Sorry you are feeling alone. Sucks that you can't get a hold of the doctor. Can you ring another one? I know it's hard to relax but try to put out the bad thots.❤

[Natsteveo in reply to Itzallgood1]

I’m trying so hard too but when it’s there it’s there isn’t it and it’s just trying to get it under control that’s hard xx

[Itzallgood1 in reply to Natsteveo]

It is hard to get it under control. I know I kind of freak out when I see a new mole or something that one of relations had that pass away from. I always think same symptoms same outcome.Andyou know about moles. I overreact when I see one I never seen one I had before or the mole grows.🌻