I've decided to get help

[Dani1234]

I have always know that there was something just not quite right. But I could never really put my finger on it. I've always thought of myself as a strong independent person, or was I just like that because I thought I had to be. Motion sickness has always been a trigger for me and avoiding situations where I know I'm going to be affected is becoming harder. I feel like I was handling everything just fine until every time I was anxious I would begin to feel nauseous and not just in the motion sickness kind of way. I was due to go on a trip up a range with someone else as the driver I got myself so worked up the night before because it was something that I had to do and couldn't get out of it. I felt trapped and like I was loosing control. The trip started out ok but then I started to get hot and shaky, it was raining so I couldn't open the window for fresh air. I tried deep breathing and closing my eyes trying to imagine myself some where else. This did not work I made it to the top just where I went and sat in the bathroom to try and calm down which helped until the food was brought out eggs. I almost died the smell was enough to make me hurl. Again in a situation where I had no control I had to say no. I was starting to feel better as the day went on until we had to make the trip back. Again came the hot feeling, the tightness in my chest the feeling like I couldn't breath. Was I having a heartattackTears running down my face what can I do I felt ashamed to admit that I was struggling and had lost complete control. Finally made it home and straight to bed I went I was so warn out and tired like I'd run a marathon. It had never been this bad before and I couldn't believe how quickly it had got out of control. Ever since then when ever I start to feel over whelmed or anxious I start to feel nauseous and even though I try to remove myself from the the situation the nausea remains and I am just flooded with the horrible prospect of being sick and that is my worst nightmare. I find myself avoiding situations when I think I may become nauseous whether it be a car ride or going out to lunch with a friend for fear the food might make me feel sick. I would have no where to lie down everyone would be looking at me like what is wrong with this person. I've always hated being sick but it has never stopped me from doing things because I had found ways around it but now I fear everything will make me sick and I don't know how to fix this it's ruining my life.

[SubduedBlues]

Hi Dani

Thank you for finding the courage to post. Making that first post can very hard for many of us, and you've made it. One thing is for certain, there are a lot of people here who are ready to help you find your way.

From what I've read, I suspect that you have anxiety and recommend you make an appointment to see your doc. S/He will be able to help you get the support you need; be that someone to speak with or meds or other treatments.

Whether you are open about anxiety with people or keep it quiet is up to you. You ought not feel pressure to tell anyone you don't want to know. For years I have been silent, and in opening up I've found a lot more people willing to help me than I thought possible.

Keep posting and asking questions.

Once again, welcome to the BB Forum

SB

[HomerJay]

Hi Dani,

This situation sounds so draining and horrible for you! Does this only happen when you travel/in a state of motion or are there any other circumstances that trigger the anxiety?

Have you thought of seeing a GP to look closer into it or point you in the right direction?

I've grown up with social anxiety in younger years but I've personally never had an experience particularly like this, but hopefully we can help you through this!

Take care Dani,

Regards,

Chris.

[SourceShield]

Hi Dani,

One of the things that I do for a job is to work as a PersonalChef.

I have cooked for people that have experienced intense anxiety attacks, that cause them to feel nauseated etc.

Regularly having ginger in tea, or in shakes and supplements will keep the stomach from over producing acid in the gut resulting in the "feeling" of nausea, also having ginger lozenges or jellies to suck on when you feel nauseous will help as well.

Keeping the body alkalised is also important. Lemons and cucumbers are great!

Stay connected to a really good health professional in your local area - find what works for you, some people use alternative medicines, that help, and some use pharma-meds, its up to you to find what works for you!

I'm really big on, food is medicine, myself.

Meditation really does help. Reprograms the brain and the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems!

Stay in touch.

You've done really well for reaching out.