Okay so I am so new to all of this..everything started coming on all at once. I have always been a little shy but was able to get over it usually pretty quickly. But just this past monday I started college. It is just a small community college, no big deal. And I even have my best friend with me in all my 4 classes. However I have been suffering this whole week :/. The first day I woke up and could not eat because I felt nauseous. The second morning I hadn't eaten much the day before..but still woke up at 5 am super nervous..which made me throw up =/.. The same thing on Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday & even Saturday when I didnt have to go to school. Is anyone else experiencing this?
I don't even have an appetite anymore? Which is really bad because I am naturally pretty thin, and I feel like a bulimic person. I wake up and cry all the time. I try and talk to my parents about it but I can tell they're getting tired of hearing about it..they say that I need to get over it. I just need someone to talk to..someone to understand. I have never been an ill person like this. I am usually so happy. I know that it's not the end of the world but I just which it could be over. Someone please help me...
Sleeping issues/ anxiety? help?
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Hey Saril, I know how you feel. Whenever I'm anxious I don't feel like eating and get nautious. I also am naturally thin, so it definitely wasn't good. I would just say to maybe try eating small meals instead of big ones when your stomach feels really nautious. When I was really anxious I would always eat every couple hours something small, so that at least I'd get something down.
And about sleeping...do you have the program? Because there is a good relaxation cd on there that can help you. If you don't, there are alot of good relaxing music cds that you can find in different stores.
Another thing that always calms me right down when I'm feeling really anxious is chamomile tea. For me, it pretty much works as a tranquilizer lol, so I'd definitely try that before you go to bed, or when you can't sleep. Do you exercise? Because if you exercise later in the day like at 7 or 8 it can tire you out, so you'll sleep better. That's what I do. Or running....running is great. Whenever I get fed up with anxiety i just run while blasting music and it totally gets out my frustration.
I know it seems extremely terrible and hard right now, but I swear it gets better.
And about sleeping...do you have the program? Because there is a good relaxation cd on there that can help you. If you don't, there are alot of good relaxing music cds that you can find in different stores.
Another thing that always calms me right down when I'm feeling really anxious is chamomile tea. For me, it pretty much works as a tranquilizer lol, so I'd definitely try that before you go to bed, or when you can't sleep. Do you exercise? Because if you exercise later in the day like at 7 or 8 it can tire you out, so you'll sleep better. That's what I do. Or running....running is great. Whenever I get fed up with anxiety i just run while blasting music and it totally gets out my frustration.
I know it seems extremely terrible and hard right now, but I swear it gets better.
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Hey Saril, tell me a little more about your symptoms, are you having anxiety(panic) attacks, are you avoiding being around other people, do you sometimes feel scared for no reason, do you have negative thoughts running over and over in your head, do you have Lucinda`s program? What other issues besides the eating problems have just recently started noticing? Their is so much help out there for what your experiencing it`s not even funny, and the fact that you are reaching out for help at such a yourg age is very encouraging. Answer some the questions above and list other symptoms you are having so that we may give you more specific advice.
Tony
Tony
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Saril, you have a lot going on right now with school and all. Give yourself a little bit of a break. It's ok to feel the way you do. You'll find that a lot of us here have all the very same symptoms as you. Our bodies are wired a little different and we don't know how to cope with the added stress/anxiety. Have you gone through the program? You'll find it very helpful in learning how to cope. Breathe deep, accept the anxiety and float through it. It's ok and these feelings are normal. Don't be so hard on yourself. You'll find great support and guidance on this board so please use it. Sometimes just writing out what you're feeling helps a great deal. You're not alone in this.
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"week :/. The first day I woke up and could not eat because I felt nauseous. The second morning I hadn't eaten much the day before..but still woke up at 5 am super nervous..which made me throw up =/.. The same thing on Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday & even Saturday when I didnt have to go to school. Is anyone else experiencing this?"
"I don't even have an appetite anymore?"
Saril,
Wow. I am also a college student. This exact same process happened to me. It all started with a sick stomach and then I stopped eating and THEN I avoided the cafeteria.
I am new to the program so I don't have much advice besides the fact that breathing exersizes REALLY help me calm down enough to get an appetite back.
and just so you know, you are not alone.
"I don't even have an appetite anymore?"
Saril,
Wow. I am also a college student. This exact same process happened to me. It all started with a sick stomach and then I stopped eating and THEN I avoided the cafeteria.
I am new to the program so I don't have much advice besides the fact that breathing exersizes REALLY help me calm down enough to get an appetite back.
and just so you know, you are not alone.
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I have been having the same problem for a few weeks now. I am naturally thin, as well & KNOW I don't need to miss a meal! LOL. I just eat something small for breakfast now (like toast & a beverage) and then a late lunch & a good sized dinner before it get too late. I've been trying to walk about 30 mins. every other night, too. It's only been a few days with that but I'm feeling a little better overall. I hope this helps.
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Saril,
Hey i totally know what your going through. I lost 12 pounds when i first got anxiety and i am also skinny so i was down to 103! not good! i started drinking ensure which is like a protein shake and it was easier to get down without being nauseous because it was a liquid but it also gave me the nutrients i was lacking. then this kind of jump started my day appetite wise...hope this helps!
Hey i totally know what your going through. I lost 12 pounds when i first got anxiety and i am also skinny so i was down to 103! not good! i started drinking ensure which is like a protein shake and it was easier to get down without being nauseous because it was a liquid but it also gave me the nutrients i was lacking. then this kind of jump started my day appetite wise...hope this helps!
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Saril
You seem to be experiencing the symptoms many of us have suffered at one time or another.
The root cause is not about eating or nausea, it is probably about acceptance, fear of failure or commitment to the college program.
Anxiety makes us nauseous, nausea causes us to avoid eating and then we worry about both of the above which causes more anxiety!
Panic attacks and anxiety are the body's way of distracting us from thinking about the real issues that are bothering us.
Make every effort to live your life as you did a month before this all started. Do not avoid that which makes you uncomfortable, the positive re-enforcement of facing fears and overcoming them brings great satisfaction.
Be honest with yourself, can you think of anything that you are worrying about?
Best wishes, what you are experiencing is quite common. Your parents cannot appreciate how you feel if they have never suffered anxiety or panic.
You seem to be experiencing the symptoms many of us have suffered at one time or another.
The root cause is not about eating or nausea, it is probably about acceptance, fear of failure or commitment to the college program.
Anxiety makes us nauseous, nausea causes us to avoid eating and then we worry about both of the above which causes more anxiety!
Panic attacks and anxiety are the body's way of distracting us from thinking about the real issues that are bothering us.
Make every effort to live your life as you did a month before this all started. Do not avoid that which makes you uncomfortable, the positive re-enforcement of facing fears and overcoming them brings great satisfaction.
Be honest with yourself, can you think of anything that you are worrying about?
Best wishes, what you are experiencing is quite common. Your parents cannot appreciate how you feel if they have never suffered anxiety or panic.
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I just wanted to let everyone in here who suffers from anxiety and depression know that you can overcome anything you set your mind to. I used to suffer from anxiety and I have been cured from it 6 years now, yes there will be times when you will have some growth spurts and you will get scared and think oh no not again but I say do not fight the feeling it will only make things worse accept it and tell yourself I am not afraid and it will pass. I know from my experience that the reason I was getting so much anxiety was because I was either angry all the time or worrying about things out of my control. This causes you to think negative and then you become afraid of life. Now your adrenalin is pumping and your hands are getting sweaty and your mind is running wild with all these scary thoughts and now your thinking oh man am I going crazy but your not. It's called your nerves being put through a lot of stress. This is when you learn to try and relax and accept the feelings and say it will pass and I am not going to be afraid anymore. You have no control over me. I also started working out, walking everyday during my lunch time at work and eating good nutritional foods and looking at life in a positive way. Not seeing the bad things but seeing that there a lot of beautiful things we have to offer others and know that you are loved and especially the most important that You Love Yourself no matter what. All of these symptoms were caused by my nerves being on edge all the time once I learned to teach my nerves to relax again I was able to also. That's all it is NERVES. Put them to rest so your mind can too....