I'll explain my situation. I'm 22 years old, I'm male, and I'm in my last semester of college. I successfully completed 4 years of football at the small private college I'm about to get my degree from. Here's the problem, when I first came back for my last season I felt the pressure of school, coaches, teammates, and moving into a new house (I lived on campus for the last 3 years, typically alone because I enjoy my alone time). I ate spahgetti before our first practice and threw it up, and that's when it started. For the next week I couldn't keep anything down I was so anxious. I eventually got my appetite back, and (after almost quitting my senior season) things got better. Let's skip forward a little, I came back for winter break to my moms house. I had a terrible feeling of anxiety (I don't even know why) for 2 days I couldn't eat anything, but like the first time, I got better after a while. Now I'll let you in on the latest. I went back to my university, and for the first 4 days I was completely fine, but out of nowhere, it happened again. But it got better for about 3 weeks. This Wednesday I started my internship, and was eating fine up until that morning. I got down about half my oatmeal, then had to slowly eat the rest because each bite made me feel like I was going to vomit. When I got to my internship, they had bought us quizznos for lunch (I wasn't hungry at all, but managed a few bites). I however was secretly having a panic attack where I felt as if I needed to tighten my back muscles and tell myself not to puke. So here I am on Friday, possibly about to move back home (but finish my schooling, because it seems to be a bit less stressful here). However, from here it is an hour and 20 minute drive. Whereas from my university's home town it's a 40 minute drive. I haven't told my roommates I'm thinking about moving back in with my mom, and honestly I'm nervous to. I used to be such an outgoing guy, but since these episodes, I've become reclusive, and when it's at it's worse I don't feel like I'm worth anything and that I'll never get better. I just want to know if anyone else has experienced this, I also have family history of stomach issues, but I don't think it's that, because when I'm relaxed I eat perfectly fine! I haven't lost weight because I forced myself to at least drink nutritional shakes. I do have an appointment with a doctor soon to talk about possible medications. I have a loving family, great life milestones, and a lot of support which is why I'm so puzzled about why this has struck me out of nowhere. I just want your guys opinions, stories, and how you delt with anxiety/depression. Thanks for listening.
I'm feeling the same thing right now I haven't actually been sick but I have the feeling and I have lost my appetite. I've been suffering really bad lately with anxiety and have had really bad chest pains.
I think you are suffering from anxiety and the pressure of school has got to you. Every one has different anxiety symptoms and yours is being sick. Like you said you feel fine when your relaxed. I to have a loving family friends and a good job and out of now where about 2 months ago felt really shakey an thought I was going to pass out. Ever since that day I just feel anxious all the time. Let me know what the doctor says and hope you feel better soon x
Thanks Molly. I do have a relatively stress free last semester (1 night class and my internship). But like you mine came out of no where at the beginning of this year. Ever since I have episodes, but they will subside for a while and then stile again. After my doctors visit I'll keep you updated.
have you been checked for Celiacs Disease?