Stomach

[Daisy425]

thank you all for the validating responses to my last post!! Like you all guessed, I was fine! I know a lot of my posts revolve around a fear of being sick, but that just tends to be what most of my anxiety stems from. I am working on this with my therapist and it has gotten better. Today I’m having some heightened anxiety. I just went out to coffee with friends and now I’m feeling nauseous. We sat outside and it was hot so I think that is contributing to it. I also might be hungry, but sometimes I get hunger and nausea confused. I’m scared because one of my coworkers has the stomach bug. I last saw her two days ago, so part of my is scared that I’m coming down with that. I’ve also been congested and tired but I think it’s allergies and/or from getting back into the routine of teaching. We just had our first full week of school.

I’m at my boyfriends moms house to watch football today. I’m trying not to get worked up and keep things in perspective. I really don’t want to throw up. I’m thinking I’ll be okay and I know you guys can’t tell me 100% if I’ll throw up or not. I guess I’m just looking for support. I’ve been working really hard at trying to not perseverate on things that are out of my control (throwing up). I’m just anxious right now.

I do have a hydroxozine I can take which I might do in a little bit. I may try to eat something soon but I’m scared

[Agora1]

Hi Daisy, Coffee on an empty stomach could promote the oils in the beans to give you

that feeling. It's not that you are sick or getting sick but more likely that you need to

have something to eat. You'd be surprised in how the stomach and the brain react

positively to the energy produced by food.

Feel better and enjoy your day with his family and the game. xx

[Daisy425 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you! I’m feeling slightly better. Still a little nauseous but I think I’m getting hungry again

[Agora1 in reply to Daisy425]

Daisy,, eating small portions during the day can be helpful

Our bodies let us know when we need to refuel lol xx

[Daisy425 in reply to Agora1]

I haven’t really had a substantial meal so I don’t know if that’s making me feel sick. But I’m scared to eat something that will upset my stomach. I’m leaving my boyfriends moms soon. He’s staying one more night. I miss him and our dog when they are away but I think having a relaxing evening to myself might be good

[Agora1]

Daisy, having an evening to yourself may be the answer. Too much stimulation around you

can have stomach effects. But do eat something, it will help you relax. Enjoy your evening xx

[Daisy425 in reply to Agora1]

I had ancroissant this morning and some crackers this afternoon. I just had a rice crispy treat and I’m drinking water. Tonight I’m going to try some chicken. I just really don’t want to get sick

[Agora1 in reply to Daisy425]

I understand Daisy because I have a daughter who goes through the same thing.

I have found through her that both her emotional well being as well as physical

feelings can mostly stem from her fear of eating. Her body doesn't really know

what a full satisfying feeling feels like.

When she does eat a good meal,, she fears the effects.

Chicken sounds like a great idea later. It's got the protein your body needs

to give you the energy that it craves without any physical side effects.

Don't forget our mind plays into our enjoyment of a meal. Relax and savor

each bite knowing that your body thanks you. Enjoy xx