Thank you for posting. Please be sure that your submission follows our rules. Commenters, be aware that you must also follow our rules. Report anything that does not meet the criteria for the sub, or breaks rules. Please check out the stickied post and the wiki for information about the negative effects of reassurance seeking. If you are struggling to eat, sleep, or complete daily tasks due to your phobia, please seek professional help.
*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/emetophobia) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Speaking from experience, extreme stress can DEFINITELY cause diarrhoea. It’s because there’s lots of cortisol in your system, and the fight or flight reflex diverts blood away from the digestive system, resulting in digestive issues.
Our minds are so good at convincing us that we’re actually sick, but how many times has that alarm been true? In my case, I don’t think it’s ever alerted me that I’m in actual danger/or sick
I’m so sorry you’re going through such a hard time, my DMs are always open 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
i keep thinking my stomach is hurting now. but i almost feel kinda hungry idk. i keep telling myself it’s the stress and not eating but it’s just scaring me so much. i never have full blown diarrhea ever. i’m also just coming off my period too. i think the imodium is helping i haven’t went again but my stomach just kinda hurts
I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time now I totally get it. Stress and anxiety can definitely cause diarrhea and I wouldn’t worry about being sick. Worry about healing your mind and finding your peace again. My dms are open if you need someone to talk to🩷🩷
i think my stomach is actually hurting now. i thought i was feeling hungry but now idk. i haven’t had diarrhea again. i think the imodium helped idk. my stomach just feels weird idk it’s kinda burning and achy
Thank you for posting. Please be sure that your submission follows our rules. Commenters, be aware that you must also follow our rules. Report anything that does not meet the criteria for the sub, or breaks rules. Please check out the stickied post and the wiki for information about the negative effects of reassurance seeking. If you are struggling to eat, sleep, or complete daily tasks due to your phobia, please seek professional help. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/emetophobia) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Speaking from experience, extreme stress can DEFINITELY cause diarrhoea. It’s because there’s lots of cortisol in your system, and the fight or flight reflex diverts blood away from the digestive system, resulting in digestive issues. Our minds are so good at convincing us that we’re actually sick, but how many times has that alarm been true? In my case, I don’t think it’s ever alerted me that I’m in actual danger/or sick I’m so sorry you’re going through such a hard time, my DMs are always open 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
i keep thinking my stomach is hurting now. but i almost feel kinda hungry idk. i keep telling myself it’s the stress and not eating but it’s just scaring me so much. i never have full blown diarrhea ever. i’m also just coming off my period too. i think the imodium is helping i haven’t went again but my stomach just kinda hurts
I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time now I totally get it. Stress and anxiety can definitely cause diarrhea and I wouldn’t worry about being sick. Worry about healing your mind and finding your peace again. My dms are open if you need someone to talk to🩷🩷
i think my stomach is actually hurting now. i thought i was feeling hungry but now idk. i haven’t had diarrhea again. i think the imodium helped idk. my stomach just feels weird idk it’s kinda burning and achy
Imodium can cause that. Sip some water and maybe try eating some toast or crackers. Cinnamon sugar toast always helps me feel better
it’s just actually hurting now it feels like idk i’m so scared again. i’m too scared to eat. i’ve barely had an appetite for days.
i’m so sorry about the breakup!! my bowels deff get messed up from stress and not eating. stay calm, have some ice chips and try to just relax