Help! I've over-indulged!

[LittleFlo]

Ahh :/ feeling rough... Today I ate a massive cooked lunch and drank a few drinks (didn't get drunk - was paced out throughout the day).. Was enjoying the sunshine and Wimbledon (yay Andy Murray)... Was sat outside in a beer garden afternoon and evening. Now I feel so full and ill from it


I've had some peppermint tea and gone for a walk but I really feel I've eaten and drank too much and it's making me feel a bit n* I suffer from bad stomach acid and constipation too - so I'm coughing quite a bit from the acid which isn't helping the n*.


What can I do? I'm beating myself up for over-indulging but it was such a nice day. And now I'm angry my phobia has to round off the day :/ also had a bit of d*...

[jparsons93]

Do you have any chewable pepto? That's what helps me most with over indulgence.

[bluebell242]

Should be ok! It will probably come out as d* don't worry yourself... you haven't really overindulged to the point you're wrecked !

[LittleFlo]

Thanks for your replies


No pepto - have taken some metoclopramide which is working. Not as bloated, but feeling very full and 'congested' in my body.


Starting to think I may have IBS as I'm regularly getting abdominal pain, constipation, loose stools, bloating, nausea, stomach acid, and sensitivity to diary, carbs, alcohol, etc... I've felt unwell in my tummy all week. To be honest my stomach hasn't been right for years, on and off. I'm only 22 but I'm feeling sick in my stomach so often.


This week it's obviously not a bug as I'm eating normally and feel overall ok, and no v*. But I do want to go the doctors. I just hope I don't get told it's all anxiety. I mean I know IBS and anxiety are linked but my physical symptoms are very real.


Another nice day ruined by my phobia. Feel so horrible, physically and emotionally - need some wisdom and reassurance if anyone is out there, please and thank you's in advance!

[missj]

Emetrol always helps me with overindulgence as does Gas-X as it can help get some of the gas out and alleviate some of the pressure you feel from being full. If you're feeling really full I actually wouldn't suggest drinking a ton of liquid - it tends to make your stomach even more full and those feelings can be un comfortable for someone with this phobia. *hugs* I know "this time" always feels like it's going to be the time that it happens but TRY your hardest to remember all those other times with these SAME feelings and that the outcome was probably not having to v*.

[missj]

Thanks for your replies


No pepto - have taken some metoclopramide which is working. Not as bloated, but feeling very full and 'congested' in my body.


Starting to think I may have IBS as I'm regularly getting abdominal pain, constipation, loose stools, bloating, nausea, stomach acid, and sensitivity to diary, carbs, alcohol, etc... I've felt unwell in my tummy all week. To be honest my stomach hasn't been right for years, on and off. I'm only 22 but I'm feeling sick in my stomach so often.


This week it's obviously not a bug as I'm eating normally and feel overall ok, and no v*. But I do want to go the doctors. I just hope I don't get told it's all anxiety. I mean I know IBS and anxiety are linked but my physical symptoms are very real.


Another nice day ruined by my phobia. Feel so horrible, physically and emotionally - need some wisdom and reassurance if anyone is out there, please and thank you's in advance!

Just read your reply! I have IBS to and just knowing I suffer from it has helped me a lot with my anxiety. Instead of thinking, "Oh my gosh I must have gotten food poisoning, I am going to be sick!" I can realize now that I likely ate something that upset my IBS and it will be over in a few hours. I would really suggest checking out the FODMOPS diet for IBS. It has helped me immensely! And sure enough, when I eat something off the "bad" list like broccoli or onion I feel sick almost immediately. I printed this out and put it on my fridge for the first few months of learning what not to eat: https://www.google.com/search?q=fodm...F%3B1302%3B728

[LittleFlo]

Thank you I did lay off liquids in the end, good idea... Though it's hard because it's so hot! Woke up this morning feeling much better