I've just gone through a big change in my life and moved into a dorm out of town for school. Lately i've noticed that i've been feeling quite tense and anxious, particularly when i'm eating, i begin to feel very nauseous and my anxiety continues to escalate. This has caused me to vomit on one occasion, the other times ive just stopped what i was eating. i have no history of anorexia or anything of that sort, but have been known to be an anxious person with a history of a few panic attacks in the past. I have not taken any medication for these sorts of issues before. Do I have a disorder, and is their any sorts of supplements or prescription medication i should be asking a doctor for?
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Anxiety?
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KStoner6tb
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I think it may be normal being you said you've jsut gone through big changes and you're still adjusting. I wouldn't jump on any meds quite yet. Ride it out for a little bit and see if you acclomate within a reasonable time frame.
RhythmSpring
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God, do I hate that question "do I have a disorder." Just chill out. Find ways to do so. Pot comes to mind (for nausea AND anxiety). Or meditate. Or just realize the fact that you're totally fine. Nothing's wrong, and there is no reason to worry. (That's a fact, there is never ever a reason to worry. That's not to say that there aren't any problems you need to look in the eye, but what's the point of worrying? End Rant)
Give yourself some time. Be patient, relax.
Give yourself some time. Be patient, relax.
i'm just worried, nothing like this has ever happened to me before. im beginning to worry that not giving my body proper nutrition it needs, as my appetite has significantly decreased over this span of a couple of days.
p.s. i do smoke weed on occasion, and will consider using it to help with my appetite. so thanks for the advice i guess.
p.s. i do smoke weed on occasion, and will consider using it to help with my appetite. so thanks for the advice i guess.
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glitterbizkit
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I've recently realised how important hydration is for anxiety. If I'm already feeling anxious, dehydration will make me feel even more so! Drink a pint of water!
For supplements, I've tried a lot of things and I haven't found many that work for more than mild anxiety. L-glutamine and L-theanine are my favourites, but you need to take about 1-5 grams on an empty stomach, and it can get quite expensive.
I was prescribed propranolol, a beta-blocker for occasional anxiety. It did the trick!
For supplements, I've tried a lot of things and I haven't found many that work for more than mild anxiety. L-glutamine and L-theanine are my favourites, but you need to take about 1-5 grams on an empty stomach, and it can get quite expensive.
I was prescribed propranolol, a beta-blocker for occasional anxiety. It did the trick!
wizekrak
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I've had something happen to me before, the nausea would usually come when I was eating something very acidic (like a sour apple) and was feeling anxious at the same time. It happened to coincide with a period where I was seeing a girl who was turning me into a nervous wreck. The anxiety is most likely situational (especially since its just cropped up now) instead of being constant.
I would see if you can grapple with the anxiety first before turning to meds. Take some time and think about what you believe are your major triggers/causes of anxiety, can you remove any of them from your life? It could just be the new living accomadations, mahor life changes will make most people feel nervous, you're out of your comfort zone.
Make sure you are eating well, getting adequate sleep, and regular exercise. When I feel like a bundle of nerves there's nothing more calming for me than hitting the weights for a good hour or so. How is the sex life? If you're used to getting laid and now aren't that can cause anxiety as well.
I would see if you can grapple with the anxiety first before turning to meds. Take some time and think about what you believe are your major triggers/causes of anxiety, can you remove any of them from your life? It could just be the new living accomadations, mahor life changes will make most people feel nervous, you're out of your comfort zone.
Make sure you are eating well, getting adequate sleep, and regular exercise. When I feel like a bundle of nerves there's nothing more calming for me than hitting the weights for a good hour or so. How is the sex life? If you're used to getting laid and now aren't that can cause anxiety as well.
AfterGlow
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Whenever you go through a major life change, you're going to feel stress. It's a natural response. Some people feel it alot more than others. By no means should it be considered a disorder. A disorder is something that happens unnaturally or to great excess or for no apparent reason and with no cause. Feeling anxious to the point of being nauseous when you eat is a very normal reaction to moving out of town and going to a new school. You'll be fine once you adjust and get acclimated to your new environment and challenges. Just don't expect it to happen over night.
things have definitely changed within the last couple of days for the better, my appetite has increased, and i feel myself being much more comfortable when eating. still would like to be eating more considering i lost a bit of weight. plan on getting regular exercise once i build a routine and become adjusted, hopefully a sex life to. thanks for the suggestions and advice guys.
Dtergent
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That's good, robbie.d 
Just a note, it is always good to develop regular times of eating, sleeping, waking to ease anxiety when you've just moved or are traveling long term.
Just a note, it is always good to develop regular times of eating, sleeping, waking to ease anxiety when you've just moved or are traveling long term.