Hi, so recently I think I might of developed some pretty bad anxiety. I have always had some sort of social anxiety but now my anxiety is preventing me from going outside and sitting outside during school. It's been happening since March. I'd sit at the bus stop a d I'd get a really bad cramps in my stomach, to the point where I was hunched over in pain, I was gassy and honestly felt like I would defecate myself (which has sadly happened twice before and caused me to stay home from school). This past summer it's gotten even worse. I got the feeling before I even left the house and I had to go use the bathroom, and it would be diarrhea and very watery. But that only occurs if I got this stomach feeling. And it was alright last school year but during the summer it prevented me from leaving my house without being spooked from it. And it was only outside I'd have this freak out. I'd be fine once I got over it nd went to friends places. And recently this August I've been able to go to the store without this feeling, but school started this morning and I thought I was completely fine, but the feeling kicked up t the bus stop when I was outside, and during lunch in the courtyard. It wouldn't go away unless I got people like my sister or boyfriend to leave me alone and I use a folder as a fan,but it got so bad during lunch that I had to use the bathroom. I don't get whats wrong with me. I'm only 17, and my mom just thinks it's all in my head, but it hurts and leaves me in fear of going outside. And she said she doesn't want to take me to the doctor and get put on medication, but I honestly feel like it would help but nothing has been working, I've tried anti diarrhoeal over the counter and it doesn't work. I've talked about it, I've taken precautions, I've tried breathing exercises and focusing on music. And nothing seems to be helping and it makes me not wanna go to school. And it's scary and I don't know what to do. If someone could give me advice I'd seriously appreciate it
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I am sorry to hear you are going through this. It is a cycle of anxiety being in anticipation of it happening.
I think someone suggested before that you tried to 'go' at a time you know you will always be at home before at school. If you do it at the same time each day it can help retrain your bowels. You can also try to discreetly pad up the area in case of any leakage and carry some wet wipes in your bag - you can say is to shine your shoes or whatever. Knowing you got yourself a little something to bear with it while you find a bathroom can help you ease a bit and in return lower the anxiety over the anticipation.
Since it is anxiety triggered I am not sure how effective it is but it won't hurt to try to see if this helps. If you drink soda and other gassy beversges you can try substitute it with water for a while. Also making sure you get some fiber daily.
Now, this is just to cope for now but, honestly, I would seriously recommend you go to the doctor as soon as possible, better to get a proper diagnoses than let it go on like this hoping it will just go away.
Also try to think if any changes around march when it started, starting with diet and even those things that might seem unrelated.
Best of luck, @Riley!
I think someone suggested before that you tried to 'go' at a time you know you will always be at home before at school. If you do it at the same time each day it can help retrain your bowels. You can also try to discreetly pad up the area in case of any leakage and carry some wet wipes in your bag - you can say is to shine your shoes or whatever. Knowing you got yourself a little something to bear with it while you find a bathroom can help you ease a bit and in return lower the anxiety over the anticipation.
Since it is anxiety triggered I am not sure how effective it is but it won't hurt to try to see if this helps. If you drink soda and other gassy beversges you can try substitute it with water for a while. Also making sure you get some fiber daily.
Now, this is just to cope for now but, honestly, I would seriously recommend you go to the doctor as soon as possible, better to get a proper diagnoses than let it go on like this hoping it will just go away.
Also try to think if any changes around march when it started, starting with diet and even those things that might seem unrelated.
Best of luck, @Riley!
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Hi Riley,
I sure agree with Kaynil on a couple points. 1) You need to visit your doctor and not worry about your mother's attitude about it. 2) Her recommendations on being prepared might help you be less anxious. It sounds like your Mom is one of many folk who look at any mental illness as a weakness or some other stigmas.
I sure agree with Kaynil on a couple points. 1) You need to visit your doctor and not worry about your mother's attitude about it. 2) Her recommendations on being prepared might help you be less anxious. It sounds like your Mom is one of many folk who look at any mental illness as a weakness or some other stigmas.