Hello! I have this Conflicting Problem

[Dunderbolt]

Posting here is new to me. So I'm sorry if I sound stupid.

I am most likely to believe I am a Hypochondriac. My problem is I most likely have indentified the problem but have no way to fix it.

You see, when I'm hungry somewhere around night, I eat. Weird thing is, when I try my body decides, "Nah man, even if you're hungry I don't think you should eat." and I feel as if my body is resisting me from swallowing.Yet my gut feels as if it's going, "C'mon man! You need to eat!" This panic gets worse at night. I can still swallow food, but I progressively get more, and more terrified.

I almost know %100 sure this might be Hypochondra. But is it okay to go to the doctor to get checked to see if there's a problem? Then afterwards, I try to find some way to get mental help or something like that? I realize relaxing makes it easier but I still somewhat quake with fear. If anyone can help and also have suggestions on how to deal with my Hypochondria please tell me. I'd appreciate it.

 

[Concernedgal]

Let me tell you what I told my doctor when I suspected a heart problem... I told her that " if I am in fact ok,and I have no heart ailments. .. then I will treat my mental illness " . I say this because you can never be too careful. Yes. .it could be hypochondria or ...you could have an unusually strong gag reflex. Never be afraid to go to a doctor with a concern. They have heard it all. It's there job to take a concern of yours and try to figure it out and then treat it. If you believe that you are suffering from any physical ailment... don't be afraid to see a doctor. Oh .. and also. ... welcome. P.s... tired out , that I did in fact have heart disease.

 

[janemariesayed]

Posting here is new to me. So I'm sorry if I sound stupid.

I am most likely to believe I am a Hypochondriac. My problem is I most likely have indentified the problem but have no way to fix it.

You see, when I'm hungry somewhere around night, I eat. Weird thing is, when I try my body decides, "Nah man, even if you're hungry I don't think you should eat." and I feel as if my body is resisting me from swallowing.Yet my gut feels as if it's going, "C'mon man! You need to eat!" This panic gets worse at night. I can still swallow food, but I progressively get more, and more terrified.

I almost know %100 sure this might be Hypochondra. But is it okay to go to the doctor to get checked to see if there's a problem? Then afterwards, I try to find some way to get mental help or something like that? I realize relaxing makes it easier but I still somewhat quake with fear. If anyone can help and also have suggestions on how to deal with my Hypochondria please tell me. I'd appreciate it.

Hiya, nice to meet you too!

You will never sound stupid here. Whatever you want to say, you can share with us and know that we would never judge you.

If you wake up in the night and fancy eating, try sipping some milk. If you put it by your bed before you sleep you won't have to get up. Milk is like a food drink, so it is a bit of a happy medium for eating but not eating. Drinking it will also relax you and help to send you back off to sleep.

When you feel a panic coming on, breathe in for the count of 4, then hold your breath in for the count of 4, then breathe out slowly for the count of 4. This will help to fill your lungs up with air which will, in turn, get the air to your blood and around your body. Your body needs air, that is why the heart is suddenly pumping quicker so it can get air around the body. You just need air, that's all. Take a deep breath and hold it in then let it out slowly and the shaking will cease.

If you wonder whether you should visit the doctor or not, you can always telephone them first. They will tell you if you need to go in.

 

[Dunderbolt]

Thanks for all the support guys! But I think I need to provide clarification.

My main fear was diabetes. But what's funny is that my weight is somehow hitting a 150-155 Possibly more but that quickly equals back down to that weight. I shouldn't worried since for some reason I kept around that weight for literally the summer before and even now.

The sudden hunger from what I presume is that the school year has returned, but I actually signed up for a career program so I can learn how to weld. What's that mean for me? Hot and physical labor. So is my body telling me, "Dude, for this stuff you need to eat more." What confuses me is that I haven't felt any different until Monday and the school year started August 22nd. But I also ate a huge meal that stuffed me Sunday, so stuffing me probably made me more hungry because my gut probably wanted to be fed meals constantly like this.

Sorry I'm jumping to theories like someone who wears a tin-foil hat.

 

[Rinka]

@Dunderbolt sorry but how old are you again? Depending on your age and physical development your body needs more fuel. What could also be is that your body is lacking certain minerals and prompts you with the hunger to supply.

 

[Dunderbolt]

@Dunderbolt sorry but how old are you again? Depending on your age and physical development your body needs more fuel. What could also be is that your body is lacking certain minerals and prompts you with the hunger to supply.

Sorry for being so late, but I'm a 17 year old

 

[Dunderbolt]

I also went to the doctor about. He basically said along the lines of, "Your weight isn't making some drastic change and is keeping balanced" But at the same time I feel tired, but I think that's because I'm constantly scared. What should I do with this hunger because I eat more than I do and I have to curb myself. Any ideas?

 

[Rinka]

I also went to the doctor about. He basically said along the lines of, "Your weight isn't making some drastic change and is keeping balanced" But at the same time I feel tired, but I think that's because I'm constantly scared. What should I do with this hunger because I eat more than I do and I have to curb myself. Any ideas?

Hmmm it’s really hard to say. It sounds a bit stupid, but it could really be your physical development that courses the imbalance of your emotions and hunger.
Maybe eat less carbs and more protein, such as eggs, fish, meat etc.

Also talk with your doc about “Adolescent Depression”, this can be a result of hormonal changes. I had been diagnosed with it but have not had any treatment, which I think is the reason why it is hard to get over my anxiety and depression now.