would like to talk to others

[Upset8]

Hi, just joined and have not totally figured out how this works . I suffer from anxiety, severe at times, its taking a toll on me , maybe talking to others would help me

[LadyZen]

It took me a few posts to figure out how to use this site to help me. My first few posts were very different from the later posts. Everyone seems to use the site in their own way.

[Upset8 in reply to LadyZen]

Thank you for replying. I have been having abdominal cramping and urinary issues and drs don’t find anything and wondering if it is anxiety, has anyone experienced anything similar?

[LadyZen in reply to Upset8]

I do urinate frequently, but never experienced abdominal cramping from anxiety. Although, my stomach hurts sometimes when I'm super anxious.

[Upset8 in reply to LadyZen]

Thank you for that,lately I’ve been in an extremely anxious state and that’s when I have the stomach sensation that I call cramping, it is not painful, just uncomfortable and gives me more anxiety because I think something terrible is wrong with me

[LadyZen in reply to Upset8]

If it gets worse, you may want to get it checked out.

[Upset8 in reply to LadyZen]

I have recently had a ultrasound and nothing was found

[LadyZen in reply to Upset8]

Have you seen a specialist?

[Upset8 in reply to LadyZen]

No I have not

[LadyZen in reply to Upset8]

A gastroenterologist might be able to narrow down your symptoms more. We just saw one today.

[Upset8 in reply to LadyZen]

Will consider that

[ahwf]

hi Upset8, welcome here. Just say what’s in your mind, the community is very supportive and helps you out.

[Upset8 in reply to ahwf]

Thank you

[gajh]

Hello and Welcome. It has definitely helped me being able to talk to people who understand. I hope you find it as helpful as I have.

[bonkers65]

Welcome to the group. Stomach issues are pretty common for people with anxiety. I know mine makes all kind of racket even after I've eaten. And I have to pee a lot too and I had a Dr. years ago, after checking me out, tell me that it was probably caused by anxiety.

[Upset8 in reply to bonkers65]

Thank you , Drput me on Zoloft but it didn’t agree with me, made me worse

[Mskitty21]

Welcome ❤️

[david2424]

Hang in there. Anxiety effects us all differently.

[Upset8 in reply to david2424]

I am also a caregiver since my sister has been sick and I almost lost her, I feel like I have trauma and this past summer I was under so much stress I feel it did a lot of damage to me

[Dolphin14]

Welcome

❤️🐬

[Redgreenblue]

Welcome, hope you find this website useful. Have you thought about IBS??? stress and anxiety can bring this on peppermint is good remedy - if you like tea have peppermint tea, otherwise I know you can get peppermint tablets etc... may help?

[Upset8 in reply to Redgreenblue]

Thank you for your response,I have tried camomile tea but not peppermint, usually get my peppermint fix in the form of chocolate peppermint candy LOL. I will try tea

[Redgreenblue in reply to Upset8]

lol i dont think the chocolate form would be as effective but would still taste good! 🙂