I'm 24 years old, and have been dealing with GAD for a couple years now. Here recently I have been having (sorry to be gross) weird bowl movements like flat stools, diarrhea, and constipation. I have been to my doctor a couple of times about this because I am worrying myself to death about it. My doctor says I also have IBS. Should I be worried, or can anxiety and ibs cause this to happen ?
Austin, when I was in my twenties I had your exact symptoms. I had lots of anxiety and stress. Diarrhea with painful cramping, I had constipation for over a month!
I also have IBS. STRESS AND ANXIETY are major culprits of these conditions.
Anxiety can affect every part of your body, especially the nervous system to which the gastrointestinal system is closely linked.
Best thing you can do is to learn how to manage your anxiety and you will see your symptoms diminish or go away. As long as you have been checked out by your doctor as everyone should.
I got counseling for anxiety which helps . Venting to someone relieves anxiety.
Started listening to meditations on you tube for anxiety which totally calm down my mind and body and symptoms.
Best thing you can Do is relax your mind as much as possible.
This is what I learned over the years:
Don’t take life too seriously
Worry is a useless emotion and it causes physical symptoms
The more you think about symptoms, the worse they get
Do things that make you relax. Simple like walking, Meditations, deep breathing , laugh and smile more,
Take one day at a time!
We have to make a choice to either let fear and anxiety take control or we take control.
Amxiety symptoms are the body’s way of telling you there too much stress.
Im in my fifties now and in control. You are going to be fine with some anxiety management. ❤️😁
Thank you! I will try to find some activities to help ease my mind some. My biggest problem is typing my systems on google and seeing what they say. Thank you for replying
Yes, I have the same thing! I have been getting better being on celexa! Still by no means there yet! I still feel tired all the time and worked up!
I also get heart heart palpitations? Is that common as well?
I find my anxiety and ibs go hand in hand. As soon as i get symptoms of one the other will flare up. Your stomach is full of nerves so it makes sense for it to feel affected when we feel anxious
Please try to stay off google. It doesn’t pertain to your individual situation. You can take just about any symptom and it will be found in most conditions.
Someone with chest pain will go on Google and see heart attack immediately. However, chest pain can also be caused by indigestion, hiatal hernia, back problems, gas, anxiety, etc. of course anyone with chest pain should get medical attention to be on the safe side but you know what I’m saying about symptoms and scaring yourself .
hello me a doctor can diagnose but your symptoms are identical to what I had which was IBS (stress induced 😕.
Love your comment!!