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Originally Posted by Em6265
First time poster, having a bad night and decided to look into some forums!
I'm sorry if this is TMI but I'm assuming it's ok to share, when I'm having a panic attack or just more nervous than usual (I'm pretty much always a little bit on edge), I shake, drip sweat like I've ran a marathon, hear static, my vision is blurred, and my mouth will start watering which often times results in vomitting profusely but regularly I have stomach issues and use the bathroom numerous times. Aside from frequent urination, it's as if my body is completely flushing itself out and I'll sit there until I have calmed down, not necessarily because I am still using the toilet but for peace of mind. I don't hear about people having bad stomach issues with panic attacks so I'm interested in hearing if anyone else experiences those symptoms as well.
It's really comforting yet unfortunate knowing that there are so many people also struggling with the same issues as I am.
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You have described a severe anxiety/panic so well. It is exactly as if the body is trying to flush itself out. Yes - for sure many of us have stomach issues related to our anxiety. In fact, there is no doubt that the stomach and anxiety are related...every knowledgeable doctor knows this to be true.
Do you know about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)?