Hi everyone, new to this type of thing but I feel like I am losing my mind. I’ve been sick for most of the year, 6-7 months, (bad acid reflux/stomach issues/loss of appetite). I’ve been on famotidine and omeprazole for a bit. I thought I was getting better in the summer but lately I’ve been feeling sick again, haven’t eaten in a few days because I’ve lost my appetite again and I’ve lost a lot of weight from not eating throughout my sickness. It’s made my mental health unbearable as doctors cannot figure out what’s wrong with me. My anxiety and depression have been through the roof because I’ll look up my symptoms and read the worst things possible. Stress and anxiety all the time has also made me more sick because I’m a pandemic graduate and have still yet to land a job. I simply do not know how to get better and its so hard to get out of bed because I am so tired and can barely sleep. I’m usually the type of person to keep my problems to myself but this is too much for me to handle. Anyone have any suggestions because breathing techniques don’t really work for me. I’m begging for any type of relief, I just wanna be myself again.
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I'm glad you're here because you will find a support system that no one else can provide. Most of us have been down these scary roads before. Anyway, it sounds like you're someone who holds their feeling in your stomach, as my old Dr. used to say. You are also overwhelmed. You're trying to take on on your issues at one time. You have to try to break them down. They are all connected, but way too much to deal with at the same time. If you can live without a job right now, put that on the back burner. You're not going to be able to have an important interview when you feel so bad about yourself. If you can't hold off, try getting a small job which doesn't come home with you at night. Do not go on the internet for medical advice!!!! We have all done it and believe we have everything from rickets to the Plague! lol Sometimes I write things down and that helps. I do best if I don't do it formally just write like a feel. It doesn't have to even make sense, but it gets things out, often something I didn't know was even there. I know I'm rambling a bit, but this hits home. I wish you the best and I hope I helped a little. Take care.
Very overwhelmed. It's hard for me to separate and deal with my problems and when I keep them all inside, they just get clumped together and it's a mess. I think I can live without a job but I need better medical insurance. I've always wanted to start journaling but I don't know what I'd write. Thank you so much for responding to me.
ur brave to open up i understand you seems like it does help to talk bout it even though seems like it dnt but it does so we all here together
I think I do wanna talk to someone but it's hard for me to commit to that. Thanks for being here.
hi, just thought to reply to your post. Congrats on graduating !!! I hope you will feel better soon.
Thank you and I pray so too.
Welcome to the group! It is really good that you are coming out of your shell and reaching out to others. I am afraid I cannot offer too much advice to you, but there are a lot of good people here I think can. I just wanted to welcome you, tell you you are not alone. 🤗
Thank you for the welcome. I hope to find new friends going through similar situations as me.
Do you have any outlets for your energy? Anything to work off some stress. It could be something physical, like exercise or stength training. Or a mental outlet like journaling or drawing or crafting. Something to give your mind a break. Mind and body are connected and I feel like you are holding in a lot of tension. Anyway, just a thought. Sending you peace and strength, and wishing the best.
I play pc games with my friends sometimes but even that has begun to stress me out so I don't do it often anymore. I wanted to start working out again but I don't think I should right now since I'm not eating and feel so weak. I've wanted to try journaling but I don't know where I should start. I do have a lot of stress and anxiety and I just don't know how to break through it healthily. Thanks for your well wishes.
I don’t have any magic answers…I just wanted to say u r not alone. One idea, since u find it difficult to eat, could you tolerate drinking a smoothie or Ensure? Not having nutrients can mess with our mood. I also wanted to congratulate you on graduating during the pandemic. That is a big accomplishment!!
I tried an Ensure last night but I could barely keep it down and it tasted too sweet and milky for me. Thank you for your congratulations.
I’m sorry to hear that. But at least u tried.
I hope you find something that works for you soon so u can feel better.
Hello, you are on things to stop stomach upsets, but you have not said what you are on for your anxiety/depression etc. I take omeprazole daily in the morning to stop my venlofaxine prolonged release capsules giving me stomach upsets. It sounds to me like it might be your anxiety working against you mostly. Try to take time out for yourself, only eat things that you know won't upset your stomach, if that is basically toast and jam, or crumpets so be it, eat little but often, try to stay away from fatty foods, fried foods, bacon, salami etc and unfortunately alcohol, unless it is a small drop of port before bedtime, apparently it can help settle your tummy a little bit. I go to sleep listening to Michael Sealy on Youtube, I find his voice quite soothing, but there are others if you don't get along him. Hope you are feeling better soon. Dee x
I'm not taking anything for my anxiety and depression because I haven't ever seen a psychiatrist. I'm scared of trying medication for it because I've heard many scary stories about the side effects. I do think my anxiety is making me more sick though but I can't seem to talk myself out of my own head. I try to eat applesauce and a piece of toast sometimes but it's just not enough and I feel like I'm wasting away. I'll check out Michael Sealy though, usually I like listening to rain and thunder sounds. Thank you for your kind reply <3
hello Welcome I have had acid reflux and have tried a few medications as well but for like 2 years I was not able to eat for a week or two because my acid reflux was so bad that I would cry my doctor finally did a scope down my throat and I had a bleeding ulcer and I was like wow no wonder I was in so much pain I know it’s not easy to deal with because I am still dealing with it as I have not found the right medication that works for me the one that was working my insurance will not cover it now I know how you are feeling I would reach out and make a appointment with your doctor again and ask if they should check your stomach and throat because it sounds like it may be a ulcer I am here for you hopefully you can get things figured out
hi Diamond 
I'm sorry to hear about your health troubles, it's the worst. I thought about doing a scope in my throat but my gastroenterologist wasn't too sure about the idea. I'm not really in much physical pain right now, maybe body aches from being so weak but mostly just terrible nausea in what feels like my chest and my throat and it's preventing me from having an appetite. I had a doctors appt earlier in the week and they took a lot of blood (finally because they can never find my tiny veins) and did a urine test so hopefully next week when I get the results, they can finally figure out how to get me better. I also hope I can have somewhat of an appetite by then. Thank you for your response <3
I know it’s not fun it’s awful to go through but once you find something that can help you will feel a lot better it took my doctor like 2 to 3 years before she took action I am here for you
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