anxiety getting worse this evening

[Daisy425]

my anxiety I think is spiking. I was dizzy and such and now I’m very anxious. My stomach is now upset but I think (and hope) it’s a result of the anxiety. I have such a fear of throwing up and I’m scared I’m sick and I’ll keep waking up in the middle of the night every hour and have to throw up or something. I know this is probably my anxiety brain talking. I now feel nauseous probably because I’m anxious

[Agora1]

What's going on in your life today dear? When we get anxious, it can come

from our breathing being off. We get scared we start breathing more

shallow not allowing enough oxygen to get to our brain and before long

we can start getting dizzyheaded. Try slowing down you breathing by

dropping your shoulders and breathing more slowly. Your stomach can

also be upset when you get stressed as we tend to swallow air and produce

more acids. What started all this today? xx

[Daisy425 in reply to Agora1]

I wish I knew I was dizzy all day today. Which made me feel anxious.

[Agora1 in reply to Daisy425]

I so understand Daisy...I hate it also when it happens to me.

Call your doctor if it continues. There are medications they can

prescribe that can help. Sometimes it's an inner ear thing.

I hope you start feeling better tomorrow. xx

[nativeblood]

retrace your steps and thoughts what activities and chats did you engage in today will help us all to aide you through this as well

[aneenpt]

Hi Daisy. When i am feeling anxious i take my dog for a walk or do some sort of exercises, like deep breathing, dancing, or just walking around my house. Walking up and down my basement stairs. I am daling with major depressive disorder and also i get panic attacks. I experience some of the same symptoms as you. Shallow breathing, sore stomach, sweating, fear, sometimes dizziness and headaches. I also have ibs. I have been dealing with these symptoms for years. Most days are better than others. Hang in there Daisy, this will get better. 💖

[PeaceNeed]

Hello Daisy,I empathize with you. As I text this my anxiety thru roof and my gut is really bothering me.

Just wanted to let you know your experience is shared by others.

Peace

[blimpsgo180]

You might want to try the downward arrow technique for your fear of throwing up.

For example... let's say you do throw up. Then what? Draw an arrow on a sheet of paper and write what would happen.

If you're home alone, you might have to clean it up. If you're in public, people might notice.

And then what? You would clean it up. Or, people would feel sorry for you.

And then what? You would move on with your day. Or people would ask if you're OK.

And then what?

And then what?

Until you can't reach anymore conclusions. You might end up saying "I could never be in public again." Now challenge that belief.