Question:
I dont have ibs.
Do you have GERD?
Response:
I dont have ibs. Do you have GERD?
No Its not Gerd.. althought the symptoms are similar, i.e I always have wind in the oesophagus, and throat even when I dont eat, and gaviscon and rennie dont get rid of it(the only pills i take) Ive tried some prescription drugs for it as well,despite my fear of them, but they havent worked..My doctor says its probably because i subconsiously gulp in air when Im stressed or afraid, But they dont rellylisten to me, so I rarely bother going to see them. I havesort of accepted that its anxiety causing this… well I hope thats all it is, but that doesnt get rid of the symptoms, or the fear they cause me… phm
Response:
ever investigated the candida link, if you have gut/stomach problems along with anxiety. Maybe you can look into that.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am only advertising on here because there are no support groups in my area,only in central London, and I cannot travel there due to my fears.. As I said I have no one who will be prepared to travel with me,or help me out, soI can’t go there. I have previously tried medications, even before I had fear of them, and I got terrible side effects, such as fainting and dizzyness, and digestive problems. As I have had a blood disease, I can’tbreak down medications( and some food chemicals)properly..so Its a nono.. Ive tried valium, but even the tiniest does (0.5) mg effects me.. I dont have a problem with meeting strangers, I have found groups helpful in the past, but thats when I lived in other areas, and had people to bring me there. Having no one to rely on does not help a anxiety go away.. rather it just enforces my fear that my anxiety is about a genuine problem,and not some imagined or exaggerated fear. I also find that strangers with the same or similar problems can be more helpful than those I know,who tend to just shout at me, hit me or insult me and say Im ‘mad’ whenever I have an episode of fear or unsafeness, I dont get full blown panic attacks, but I get vomitting and gagging attacks and bowel problems when Im afraid,and that just makes me feel so bad, I cannot conquer my fear, and I cannot facethe fear even when I feel healthy,because Travel brings on such attacks, as does being at home alone, being in strange places,or being on a train or tube(basically anywhere that I can’t escape to a perceived safe place when I feel ill. And I have read millions of books about anxiety/phobias/etc, and they al show you how to cope with trad symptoms of panic,i.e shaking, pounding heart,overbreathing..but Not one shows to how to cope with gagging(when you havent eaten anything) vomitting, gas in stomach, burping, and uncontrollable bowels.. dO you know of any book that deals with stomach symptoms of panic/anxiety.. I dont have ibs. If you do Id be gratEFUL FOR INFO phm
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I live on the London/herts/Middx borders. Im looking to meet and exchange info/advice/suport with others who have travel/sickness/illness/death/eating phobias or anxieties,or PTSD, particularly survivors of childhood abuse or neglect(not sexual in my case) who are now affected by anxiety and relationship problems as a result of this. and who want to get better.I am against medication..partly because my fear of side effects, But I find that fear is restricting my life more and more, and I need to get help.I find the doctors and psychiatrists no help, because they only offer pills, which I wont take., My problems are caused by extreme trauma and life events/catastrophes which pills will not take away. I do however want to be able to get better,so I can travel again,to the sea, concerts, and perhaps to europe, I wish… I have no reliable person to help me get over my fears,or accompany me on trips or offer any encouragement, and Im in a unsupportive relationship,but cannot break free due to my fear of being ill or dying if Im left alone too long. This comes from series of real life events, so I cannot be convinced that ‘its all in the mind’ Its not.Ive already experienced alot of what I now fear, and my avoidance behaviour is to stop repeat experiences. I would rather contact people by letter or phone,or perhaps in person,as I have very limited internet access.I prefer contact only from people in Local area PHM No disrespect and excuse the paraphrase. You suffer from extreme anxiety and phobias, find doctors and pdoc’s unhelpful and fear medication and you want to meet with strangers!? In my opinion you are crying out for help and I certainly hope get that help but err on the side of caution. Consider local support groups in your area where you can meet and discuss your issues with others in the same or similar positions in a safe environment! On a personal note I don’t even take aspirin/parecetemol for a headache but have found that a few medications out there are useful in controlling the effects and helping me enter normal life again. I understand your reluctance to use chemical means but don’t rule it out just yet as many people find them useful … hopefully only for short term. Good luck.
Response:
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I live on the London/herts/Middx borders. Im looking to meet and exchange info/advice/suport with others who have travel/sickness/illness/death/eating phobias or anxieties,or PTSD, particularly survivors of childhood abuse or neglect(not sexual in my case) who are now affected by anxiety and relationship problems as a result of this. and who want to get better.I am against medication..partly because my fear of side effects, But I find that fear is restricting my life more and more, and I need to get help.I find the doctors and psychiatrists no help, because they only offer pills, which I wont take., My problems are caused by extreme trauma and life events/catastrophes which pills will not take away. I do however want to be able to get better,so I can travel again,to the sea, concerts, and perhaps to europe, I wish… I have no reliable person to help me get over my fears,or accompany me on trips or offer any encouragement, and Im in a unsupportive relationship,but cannot break free due to my fear of being ill or dying if Im left alone too long. This comes from series of real life events, so I cannot be convinced that ‘its all in the mind’ Its not.Ive already experienced alot of what I now fear, and my avoidance behaviour is to stop repeat experiences. I would rather contact people by letter or phone,or perhaps in person,as I have very limited internet access.I prefer contact only from people in Local area PHM
No disrespect and excuse the paraphrase. You suffer from extreme anxiety and phobias, find doctors and pdoc’s unhelpful and fear medication and you want to meet with strangers!? In my opinion you are crying out for help and I certainly hope get that help but err on the side of caution. Consider local support groups in your area where you can meet and discuss your issues with others in the same or similar positions in a safe environment! On a personal note I don’t even take aspirin/parecetemol for a headache but have found that a few medications out there are useful in controlling the effects and helping me enter normal life again. I understand your reluctance to use chemical means but don’t rule it out just yet as many people find them useful … hopefully only for short term. Good luck.
Response:
I am only advertising on here because there are no support groups in my area,only in central London, and I cannot travel there due to my fears.. As I said I have no one who will be prepared to travel with me,or help me out, soI can’t go there. I have previously tried medications, even before I had fear of them, and I got terrible side effects, such as fainting and dizzyness, and digestive problems. As I have had a blood disease, I can’tbreak down medications( and some food chemicals)properly..so Its a nono.. Ive tried valium, but even the tiniest does (0.5) mg effects me.. I dont have a problem with meeting strangers, I have found groups helpful in the past, but thats when I lived in other areas, and had people to bring me there. Having no one to rely on does not help a anxiety go away.. rather it just enforces my fear that my anxiety is about a genuine problem,and not some imagined or exaggerated fear. I also find that strangers with the same or similar problems can be more helpful than those I know,who tend to just shout at me, hit me or insult me and say Im ‘mad’ whenever I have an episode of fear or unsafeness, I dont get full blown panic attacks, but I get vomitting and gagging attacks and bowel problems when Im afraid,and that just makes me feel so bad, I cannot conquer my fear, and I cannot facethe fear even when I feel healthy,because Travel brings on such attacks, as does being at home alone, being in strange places,or being on a train or tube(basically anywhere that I can’t escape to a perceived safe place when I feel ill. And I have read millions of books about anxiety/phobias/etc, and they al show you how to cope with trad symptoms of panic,i.e shaking, pounding heart,overbreathing..but Not one shows to how to cope with gagging(when you havent eaten anything) vomitting, gas in stomach, burping, and uncontrollable bowels.. dO you know of any book that deals with stomach symptoms of panic/anxiety.. I dont have ibs. If you do Id be gratEFUL FOR INFO phm – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I live on the London/herts/Middx borders. Im looking to meet and exchange info/advice/suport with others who have travel/sickness/illness/death/eating phobias or anxieties,or PTSD, particularly survivors of childhood abuse or neglect(not sexual in my case) who are now affected by anxiety and relationship problems as a result of this. and who want to get better.I am against medication..partly because my fear of side effects, But I find that fear is restricting my life more and more, and I need to get help.I find the doctors and psychiatrists no help, because they only offer pills, which I wont take., My problems are caused by extreme trauma and life events/catastrophes which pills will not take away. I do however want to be able to get better,so I can travel again,to the sea, concerts, and perhaps to europe, I wish… I have no reliable person to help me get over my fears,or accompany me on trips or offer any encouragement, and Im in a unsupportive relationship,but cannot break free due to my fear of being ill or dying if Im left alone too long. This comes from series of real life events, so I cannot be convinced that ‘its all in the mind’ Its not.Ive already experienced alot of what I now fear, and my avoidance behaviour is to stop repeat experiences. I would rather contact people by letter or phone,or perhaps in person,as I have very limited internet access.I prefer contact only from people in Local area PHM No disrespect and excuse the paraphrase. You suffer from extreme anxiety and phobias, find doctors and pdoc’s unhelpful and fear medication and you want to meet with strangers!? In my opinion you are crying out for help and I certainly hope get that help but err on the side of caution. Consider local support groups in your area where you can meet and discuss your issues with others in the same or similar positions in a safe environment! On a personal note I don’t even take aspirin/parecetemol for a headache but have found that a few medications out there are useful in controlling the effects and helping me enter normal life again. I understand your reluctance to use chemical means but don’t rule it out just yet as many people find them useful … hopefully only for short term. Good luck.
Response:
I live on the London/herts/Middx borders. Im looking to meet and exchange info/advice/suport with others who have travel/sickness/illness/death/eating phobias or anxieties,or PTSD, particularly survivors of childhood abuse or neglect(not sexual in my case) who are now affected by anxiety and relationship problems as a result of this. and who want to get better.I am against medication..partly because my fear of side effects, But I find that fear is restricting my life more and more, and I need to get help.I find the doctors and psychiatrists no help, because they only offer pills, which I wont take., My problems are caused by extreme trauma and life events/catastrophes which pills will not take away. I do however want to be able to get better,so I can travel again,to the sea, concerts, and perhaps to europe, I wish… I have no reliable person to help me get over my fears,or accompany me on trips or offer any encouragement, and Im in a unsupportive relationship,but cannot break free due to my fear of being ill or dying if Im left alone too long. This comes from series of real life events, so I cannot be convinced that ‘its all in the mind’ Its not.Ive already experienced alot of what I now fear, and my avoidance behaviour is to stop repeat experiences. I would rather contact people by letter or phone,or perhaps in person,as I have very limited internet access.I prefer contact only from people in Local area PHM
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