Depression, Anxiety, And Vomiting Posted: 04-11-07 18:05pm
Hello. I was wondering if anyone out
there has been experiencing anything
similar to what I have been going through.
I have had problems with depression and
anxiety since I was 14. In the past four
years of my life I have been battling
episodes of choking, retching, and
vomiting. I have since withdrew from
college (I hope to go back soon). The
stress of school seemed to be escalating
the vomiting problem. I go through
episodes of vomiting that are triggered by
stressful situations such as labs, group
meetings, speeches, projects, social
situations, or large amounts of
intellectual work. The more I force
myself to perform in school the worse it
gets. If I push myself very hard while
exercising (such as lifting weights or
running) I may also vomit.
During an episode I feel a tensing up
on the right side of my brain. I get a
lump in my throat and I find it difficult
ot breathe. My abdomen, arms, and legs
begin to tense up and I begin to swallow
saliva. I must sit still and take deep
breaths. At this point any type of
stimulation (movement, being spoken to, or
other activity around me) can trigger the
retching and vomiting. I usually throw up
a few mouthfuls and go back to feeling
very tense and anxious. Sometimes I clear
out my entire stomach. If there isn't
anything in my stomach I dry heave for a
while. Before and after the episodes I am
usually in a state of anxiety.
Is there anyone out there that has
experienced this? I want to conquer it so
I can get back to school and go on with
life. I have taken anti-depressants and
they have helped with depression, but the
vomiting problem remained. It has
subsided since I have withdrew from
school. I need a source of decent income
though and think school is the way to go
for that. Any responses are very very
very much appreciated!
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NEXUS31
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Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 6 Location: MIAMI
Posted: 04-16-07 03:24am
could it be that vomiting is your form of
a panic attack? Because all pre-signs are
the same as mine with the exception of
vomiting, in place of vomiting I go into a
panic attack.
- good luck.
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Archimedes
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Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 4
Reply Posted: 04-16-07 06:26am
Thanks for the reply NEXUS. I think you
are right. I have always addressed it
that way when talking with doctors. I
just continued to question it because none
of the medications have helped to stop it.
I recently had some blood work done so
maybe something will show up there.
Otherwise I'll just keep hoping that I
find the right med.
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zz86is
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Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 2 Location: uk
Posted: 04-18-07 12:24pm
hi, sorry to hear about your problem, but
u are not alone in all this, i suffer from
the same thing, its been going on for 5
years, ever since i finished hightschool,
im 20 now, the problem doesnt seem to be
getting worse rapidly, but i am getting
more nervous about more and more things.
all this is making me more frustrated at
small things and loose it sometimes. i
just wanna vomit everytime something is
gonna happen thats not ordinary. any
advice anyone?
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Archimedes
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Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 4
Posted: 04-19-07 18:40pm
I feel for you! What I have been going
through has not been easy. Are you in
college? I have found it difficult to
deal with school and panic
attacks/vomiting because the stress of
school makes it so much worse. In the
past I have relied so heavily on
medication, but I am going to see a
therapist regularly to see if that will
help matters. I know I wasn't born like
this, and the anxiety/panic had to come
from somewhere. I'll let you know if I
find anything that helps.
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zz86is
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Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 2 Location: uk
Posted: 04-19-07 19:21pm
its good being able to share it with
someone who truely understands, i have
been talking to family about it, but they
dont really know what its like so cant do
much sympathy but tell me to get brave it
and not be worried about things that make
it happen. but sadly it isnt as simple as
that is it? i will also let u know if
something i find that works, i havent
tried any medications, and dont intend to
unless it gets out of control. i think
one of the best ways is to stop doing the
things that would make it happen, e.g if
its a presentation at work, look for a job
where there isnt any presentations
involved. i know that isnt really a cure,
but it will stop it destroying our lives
for the time being.
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NEXUS31
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 6 Location: MIAMI
Posted: 04-22-07 03:16am
sometime its good to talk to strangers
about your problems. I know it sometime
hard to talk to friends and family about
some of the things you are going thru.
But it is always suggested that you should
vent out this issues with someone so that
they can give you feedback and kind of
reassure you that its normal or that you
will be ok.
Chemical imbalances or not eating right
could be the cause of many anxiety
problems in today’s world. But if you
really become scared of your situation, it
may be time to speak to a PRO.
Most cases they will give you some type of
drug, sometime they will try to pick you
brain to find the source; such in you
history. The subconscious mind is always
at work running thoughts that you might
not be aware of.
I wish you the best in your problem and
hope that someday the sky’s will clear
and you will find yourself back in
happiness with out the stress or anxiety.
Cheers,
I am not a MD, nor do I have a PHD but I
have talked to many people in my life and
I have learned that talking is the best to
resolve.
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Archimedes
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 4
Posted: 05-17-07 18:43pm
I don't know if you are keeping an eye on
this forum zz86is, but I have been taking
baby steps to solving my panic attack
problem. I have not vomited since the
middle of March. I have been talking to a
friend of mine to try to get some of my
past off of my mind and am going to seek
professional counseling as soon as
possible. I know that I am the only one
that can solve the problem, although the
counselor will help me determine exactly
what the problem is. I faced my fear of
going back to school. I am currently
enrolled in a Maymester course. Every
time I leave the classroom I feel like I
have gained more strength. I hope you
have are getting help and beginning to
solve your problem. I will continue to
update this post.
