Anxiety
Tue, December 22, 2009 1:46 PM
I have Crohn's I have been diagnosed for 6 years, I was diagnosed at 16. Does anyone else have issues like crying at the drop of a hat, or freaking out about little things that wouldn't stress others out?
tmariemJoined Dec 22, 2009
Thu, February 04, 2010 1:00 AM
Reply posted for tmariem.
I have always been a worrier....but after I was diagnosed with UC was the first time my anxiety was more than I could control on my own. I now take meds for anxiety because without them I would like most of my life anxious about little things that wouldn't bother most people. I think it is hard for anyone that doesn't have to deal with this or other life long illnesses to understand how this can effect you whole life. I look at things so much differently now and worry if I am going to do something to make my condition worse. I wish I could offer some advice on how to deal with the anxiety, but just know you aren't alone with this.
Joined Nov 10, 2008
Wed, February 03, 2010 5:06 PM
Reply posted for tmariem.
I have issues like yours too. I never used to have anxiety problems until after I was in the hospital. I know for me the hospital was a very scary and traumatic time for me. Since then I get stressed out a lot easier. Also, I get super anxious when I am in tight places with very loud people. I dont know why this bothers me, but when it does I get super anxious and moody. I will snap at people and cry easily. Its embarrassing.
Joined Mar 13, 2009
Thu, December 31, 2009 1:00 AM
Reply posted for tmariem.
Both anxiety and depression can cause those "jags". I had them for years, saw a psychiatrist and psychologist and tried a number of medications. After a while I seemed to get a handle on it.
I think in my case I just felt constantly like I was in an overload situation, kinda like in a sci fi movie where an android is getting more information then it could handle. I have a tranquilizer which I now take now and again. If I get really bad, which doesn't happen all that much now I take half a Dramamine of half a Benedryl. They both are antihistamines so they will make me drowsy, but they relax me as well. Truthfully, they make me feel a bit strange in a way so I often just use them in the evening, but by the next day I'm often better.
Anxiety and depression can also come from your meds. or they can make it worse, Prednisone can do it as can others. Don't be shy about mentioning to your docs. it's an important issue. No need to add something else to your situation.
Joined Sep 1, 2008
Wed, December 23, 2009 10:58 PM
Reply posted for tmariem.
I know nothing about your situation, what drugs you are on, the severity of you Crohn's, your health history. I have UC am also hypoglycemic (a low blood sugar sufferer). If you would like to know all about your blood sugar regulating mechanism and how what you consume affects your blood sugar, then read, "The Low Blood Sugar Handbook" by Edward & Patricia Krimmel. ISBN # 0-916503-04-6. It was written in 1993 and is still in publication and in libraries. Anxiety, irritability, concentration problems, drowsiness, headaches, tiredness, sleeping difficulties, depression, fainting/blackouts, cold hands and/or feet, nervousness, exhaustion, shortness of breath, temper outbursts, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to noise, muscle pain, phobias, crying spells, craving for sweets, mood swings, digestive problems, and on and on are symptoms of low blood sugar. If you never read another book in your life, do yourself a big favor and read this one. It is a life saver. Joe
Joined Oct 24, 2019
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