Anxiety attack help please!?!?

[SoVerySorry]

Okay. As some of you know, I've been dealing with the darkest days of my life. I can't eat and I can't focus too well, nauseated all day and everything.

The last 2 days have been especially hard with the nausea, but I'm attributing that to an IBS flare.

I had 3 bowel movements within 4 days, which is not usual for me at all.


I can't stabilize my muscles today and mt arms and legs keep shaking with any amount of muscle strength used from them. I'm getting massive dizzy spells today and yesterday and I'm having half "seizures-panic attacks."

Nausea is transient; it's like, I'm deathly nauseated, but it doesn't feel deathly nauseated. I can feel the stomach displeasure (and it is pretty strong), but there isn't certain aspects about the nausea that are present. I'll take 2 25mg Phenergan to stop the nausea (hopefully), but how can I stop the anxiety?

I don't have anything to be anxious about so why am I exceedingly nervous today?

I did lose 16 lbs in 3-4 weeks so far and I'm not eating enough, but I ate a half of a small Calzone earlier today but that is the prime suspect for this annoying nausea.




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My poop is slightly green, and it isn't normal; like... eww how can I explain this... it isn't soft or too hard, but it isn't normal... I can't explain it.
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I'm, just so sick of nausea :/

I'll take a 25mg Phenergan every 30 minutes till it works.

[SoVerySorry]

Oh and sorry for the length.

I can't do the breathing exercises cause that puts too much pressure on my stomach and I can't do anything involving standing up. Standing up while nauseated seems to increase the nausea dramatically.

[WoofGirl]

Go vegan. It'll fix everything believe me. It'll even help with anxiety.

[KaydeeJayde]

WoofGirl, that is terrible advice, sorry to be blunt. If she's not already vegan. She's having trouble eating at the moment already, so oh yeah, lets limit what she can eat even further.

SoVerySorry, Taking medication much more than recommended is very, very silly. There are limitations on them for a reason. Rather than Phenergen, maybe think about some psychological help rather than anti-vomit meds?

[JadeNight]

I'll take a 25mg Phenergan every 30 minutes till it works.

SVS, This is your problem. In all your posts you talk about how much phenergan you are taking. It's an EXCESS of it! Every 30 minutes? You're not even giving it time to work first of all.

You need to see a doctor. You're losing weight and your lack of eating and drinking normally is taking a huge toll on your body. You're eating more anti emetics than food. Your body is not digesting properly anymore because of it. You're not contaminated with noro, but you're hurting yourself. The way you described the nausea, it just sounds like it's ANXIETY. and the way to stop anxiety is to get help.


Sorry if this sounds harsh but someone needs to say it.


P.S: Woofgirl, KaydeeJayde is absolutely right. While vegan may be your lifestyle, when someone is already having a hard time eating anything, it's not appropriate or helpful to preach a lifestyle choice. This is a more serious issue.

[sdfl]

Frequent use of Promethazine can cause what is called tardive dyskinesia. I had it once with Reglan. You do not want to continue on like this, because those involuntary spasms you're experiencing could remain permanent. I am not saying that to scare you, but do you really think you can continue on like this and eventually be okay? You need to get help immediately. Quit exclusively coming to us about it. You need to find someone who will listen and give you the help you need ASAP. This has been going on far too long now dear...don't you think?

[WoofGirl]

I was actually being sarcastic. Pretty much everyone on here think's soverysorry's Daniel. And darlin, I know what it's like to panic. Trust me I do. But you come on here and we try to help you then you just do it all over again. We are here to help, but it won't help unless you actually listen and use your brain

[SoVerySorry]

Daniel? That's the second time I heard that! I'm NOT Daniel!!

I've said it before but I come here not exactly expecting help, but because I thought this was a comforting area! Posting here and having somebody reply seems to calm me down when I'm anxious! I only repost things I've said in the past because I've tried everything! Anti Anxiety, Anti Depressants, antiemetics. I'm STUCK! THe doctors don't think I need to have anymore tests because they are "sure" it is anxiety! As soon as I said I had a phobic anxiety disorder, they STOPPED treating me seriously!

[KaydeeJayde]

OH woofgirl, I'm SO sorry, I didn't realise you weren't being serious. I thought it was a bit weird since I've seen some really lovely helpful posts from you before... I was SO confused.

SVS, they stopped treating you because there is nothing more they can do for you because it is ANXIETY.

[SoVerySorry]

It isn't all anxiety! Is it so hard to believe that a person can have a nausea disorder and emetophobia?!

[KaydeeJayde]

If they can't find ANYTHING else wrong with you then yes, it's hard to believe, and in that case then, isn't it the logical conclusion to come to that it's anxiety? You're not the first member to come here and say that it's not anxiety, and it's usually turned out to be just that. It doesn't make it any less valid that it's anxiety though.

[SpookTook]

Kaydee you are wrong. Just because a doctor can't find what is wrong with her DOES NOT mean that her nausea is anxiety induced. Let's not make her anxiety worse than it already is ok.

[SpookTook]

Kaydee - If youre not a doctor who knows every disease/condition that causes nausea then I encourage you to be more considerate of soverysorry and stop acting like you know everything. Let's not make this person's anxiety worse or make him/her feel hopeless by telling him/her that she's wrong and the nausea is all in her head. Instead let's help her.

[missj]

Have you ruled out any food allergies? I am lactose intolerant and have some gluten intolerance as well and though I sometimes eat dairy but take Lactaid with it, I have found SOME relief with my nausea after cutting out gluten and dairy. Hope you're feeling better, *HUGS*

[KaydeeJayde]

Kaydee - If youre not a doctor who knows every disease/condition that causes nausea then I encourage you to be more considerate of soverysorry and stop acting like you know everything. Let's not make this person's anxiety worse or make him/her feel hopeless by telling him/her that she's wrong and the nausea is all in her head. Instead let's help her.

No, I'm not a doctor, but the doctors who saw this person were erm... doctors, and if they've said that the nausea is anxiety, I'd have a good go at treating the anxiety before I got all angry about them "stopping" treating me. I'm not telling her it's all in her head. Nausea caused by anxiety isn't all in someone's head. It's genuine nausea, the cause just isn't something physical. And um, did I NOT say that nausea like that is just as valid as any other? I'm not acting like I know everything, just trying to get another rational perspective out there.

[SoVerySorry]

Sorry I get testy when people say it's in my head. I read "anxiety" and I automatically assume people think my nausea doesn't exist. It may as well be psychosomatic but... they needed a biopsy a while ago because my ileum looked weird. I know decisively what anxiety nausea feels like, but I'm telling you, my nausea, not all of it, is anxiety. I've been to a counselor but nothing happened. I don't know what talking to her would do, but nothing came off of it (in 4 visits)


My doctor thought I may have had Celiac disease but there wasn't decisive proof. I digest food slower than average, but not slow enough for it to be considered Gastroparesis. I may have IBS or a form of Colitis but there is still no conclusive data.

I don't want anymore anxiety pills, they really messed up my way of thinking and I want to get off of pills... Getting tired and having the ability to sleep is awesome. Getting tired and forgetting you didn't take your anti-depressants, having to take them, then waiting an hour or 2 because sleeping with water or gatorade in your stomach upsets it sucks. I seen all different types of tests they can do but they won't. I'm not a stupid kid. Just want to be treated with some sort of respect from my doctors.

It feels like the only way I'll be able to get full tests, like things they refuse to do, is if my weight continues to drop. I'll end up sectioned in the hospital. (I'm not losing weight on purpose at all)

[sarahcox]

Are you in the states? If so, there is something called rescue remedy, I buy it from CVS. It is an all natural anti anxiety supplement. It works great! I refuse to be put on any drugs bc of the side effects but this stuff really helps and its all natural. Even if you aren't in the states, you can order it off amazon.com. I have been diagnosed with IBS due to anxiety and I know that it can be frustrating. I think that my doc diagnosed me with it bc he couldn't find anything else...hang in there!

[bakogirl]

Frequent use of Promethazine can cause what is called tardive dyskinesia. I had it once with Reglan. You do not want to continue on like this, because those involuntary spasms you're experiencing could remain permanent. I am not saying that to scare you, but do you really think you can continue on like this and eventually be okay? You need to get help immediately. Quit exclusively coming to us about it. You need to find someone who will listen and give you the help you need ASAP. This has been going on far too long now dear...don't you think?

This is so true. I had it with reglan too. My doctor didnt believe me but I had to quit taking it. Now my aunt was put on something to help her get off drugs while she was in prison. They didnt check on her or listen to her. Now she has no control over her mouth. It's very painful for her because she constantly has to put her jaw back in place. There is no cure for it once it has affected you that way. My aunt has had it for years. I know this phobia takes over. But adding more medication isn't going to make things better. You need phyche meds or anxiety meds rather than antiemetic. I hope you get help. And I hope you get better soon. BIG HUGS to you!!!!

[KaydeeJayde]

Sorry I get testy when people say it's in my head. I read "anxiety" and I automatically assume people think my nausea doesn't exist. It may as well be psychosomatic but... they needed a biopsy a while ago because my ileum looked weird. I know decisively what anxiety nausea feels like, but I'm telling you, my nausea, not all of it, is anxiety. I've been to a counselor but nothing happened. I don't know what talking to her would do, but nothing came off of it (in 4 visits)


My doctor thought I may have had Celiac disease but there wasn't decisive proof. I digest food slower than average, but not slow enough for it to be considered Gastroparesis. I may have IBS or a form of Colitis but there is still no conclusive data.

I don't want anymore anxiety pills, they really messed up my way of thinking and I want to get off of pills... Getting tired and having the ability to sleep is awesome. Getting tired and forgetting you didn't take your anti-depressants, having to take them, then waiting an hour or 2 because sleeping with water or gatorade in your stomach upsets it sucks. I seen all different types of tests they can do but they won't. I'm not a stupid kid. Just want to be treated with some sort of respect from my doctors.

It feels like the only way I'll be able to get full tests, like things they refuse to do, is if my weight continues to drop. I'll end up sectioned in the hospital. (I'm not losing weight on purpose at all)

Okay, so you don't want to take anti-anxiety meds, but you're happy to pump yourself full of pills to stop yourself from vomiting? I don't get it.

Of course I wasn't implying it's "all in your head", I know what anxiety nausea is and that it can be bad, it's just as valid as any other. If you don't feel like you're being treated right by your doctors, then why not find new ones? I HATED one of the doctors I first saw about my anxiety... so I stopped seeing him and switched. I don't know how it works where you are, but it's really not difficult here where I am to just see another doctor

As for the counsellor, it takes a lot longer than 4 sessions to see results. I saw my counsellor for 6 months before I ever began to see results. I know it sucks, I really do, but you have to persevere. There's no overnight quick fix for anxiety issues, just like there's no quick fix for chronic stomach complaints. There are also other kinds of therapy that are available. I'm not a doctor, as some other poster so kindly pointed out, but I feel like you might benefit from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This isn't administered by a counsellor but a psychologist.

[JadeNight]

Okay, so you don't want to take anti-anxiety meds, but you're happy to pump yourself full of pills to stop yourself from vomiting? I don't get it.

Good question.

SVS, your doctors are telling you that you already digest slowly. This much use of an antiemetic makes you digest even MORE slow. Do they know you take THIS much? If they knew they'd probably advise you to stop and will answer your nausea mystery.

Woofgirl, I too apologize. I have no idea who Daniel is though.

[greasydago]

Hi everyone, again, I may be late on this post. However, SVS, I do believe you need to see psych. and continue on with your DR. Phenergan every 30 minutes is WAY too much. Agreed, you need to wait to see if it will work. I may have missed it in your posts, but what anti-anxiety pills do you take? I had (still have) on occasion suffered from severe nausea induced anxiety. I take a lose dose of paxil (daily) and Xanax(as needed) ONLY if it gets really bad. I have Phenergan on hand, but more than one makes me very sleepy---which is why you are sleeping a lot. I understand that counseling can be frustrating, because we want to JUST GET OVER the fear, but sometimes it can help us address other issues related to our fear of V**...for instance, the loss of control. The anxiety meds, and counseling, may help you rationalize more, and help to understand that v*** will not last forever, which is something I have to deal with as well. This being said, it will take more than 4 sessions. I am not sure of the answer you are looking for? What is it you want to accomplish? Never to v**** again (not possible, as much as I wish it was), or the ability to be able to handle it if you do. Not eating is very unhealthy, and will not stop the anxiety that you feel. Actually, not eating can make your feel more sick. KJ, CBT is the treatment modality we use where I work and it can be very effective, but does take longer than 4 sessions.

[WoofGirl]

I am truly sorry for my attitude. I was NOT having a good night. Believe me I will keep my mouth shut next time and not make an ass out of myself. And when I was about 8, I always had nausea, I finally went to the doctor when I was 10, and they couldn't find anything wrong. I went to another doctor and he couldn't find anything wrong either. I went to another one and he finally told me it was from anxiety. My mom and me had moved in with my moms boyfriend and he was extremely abusive. I know how real nausea related to anxiety can feel. I hope you feel better love. *Hugs*

[SoVerySorry]

-Okay, so you don't want to take anti-anxiety meds, but you're happy to pump yourself full of pills to stop yourself from vomiting? I don't get it.-

Well, I said the anti anxiety meds kinda messed me up. I've only tried 2 different type of anxiety pills and 1 antidepressant but Lorazepam (Ativan?) and ahh... I forgot what it was... they didn't feel like anything happened but they caused an anxiety attack which confused my primary care doctor.


About the Dyskinesia... firstly I'm sorry to hear about that about your aunt... I can't imagine the pain from... relocating the hinge...
Both my primary care and gastric doctor are afraid of my fear habits in relation to dyskinesia. They both know that I "Regularly" overdose on phenergan but they also know that I won't eat (or sleep, or live for a second without a panic attack) without an antiemetic. My gastric doctor tried to give me Metoproclamide sublingual to stop my promethazine abuse but he was pretty nervous about giving me another medicine which can cause twitches. I didn't tell him about my periodic trigeminal nerve ticks, but I can't tell him.

I checked on google about the Rescue Remedy, but I only found things for puppies haha


Okay I haven't been completely truthful about my doctors; that was my anxiety speaking and I really REALLY apologize.

My gastro doctor said I'm suffering from constipation, bad at that. He wholeheartedly thinks that all of my nausea comes from the constipation (only going twice a week is apparently bad). I told him that the stool softeners bloated my stomach and caused nausea and pangs. He looked kinda confused and "at a loss." He said that the constipation was probably causing IBS flares, causing me to lose my appetite, causing me to lose thirst which reduces my stress threshold, increasing my anxiety which does a number on nausea and everything. So right now, constipation is my cause.

I'm sorry for twisting the truth, but I honestly wasn't thinking well. I wasn't. I'm sorry...
I wasn't trolling, I was just lost? I don't know. I really just don't.

[SoVerySorry]

I just put the issue behind me so long ago that the cumulative effects are rolling to much and it kinda threw me in a loop of sorrow so I'm delusional and confused. I again apologize, seriously. I don't mean to make it seem like I'm trolling