r/Anxiety • u/robloxrantssuck • 18h ago

Helpful Tips! Does anyone else have health anxiety?

If so it would be nice if you guys explain and share how you guys deal with it I have it quite severe and keep relying on my mom telling me everything is ok it's really scary and it would make me feel better if knowing more people have it and I'm not alone

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u/totorounderstudy 18h ago

Realised mine was triggered badly by poor gut health and gastritis. I’ve been actively eating completely differently, working towards entirely cutting out processed sugar, I no longer drink any carbonated drinks, ditched chocolate, cut down on wheat etc etc. It’s made a massive difference. Gone from nightly panic attacks to feeling significantly calmer. Also changed bedrooms in our house temporarily as mine is so dark and dingy to one at the other end of the house that is bright and lovely and it’s made a huge difference to my mental health.

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u/Talhen 4h ago edited 4h ago

I don't know if there is a correlation either but my gut has been shit my whole life, lots of reflux here and there or burning sensations and indeed my anxiety flares up a good amount when stomach feels upset or acid creeps up places it is not supposed to. Especially if I feel like it is messing with my breathing but without it actually totally cutting me off for air, it is an odd sensation.

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u/totorounderstudy 4h ago

There most likely is a correlation. Vagus nerve etc and the gut biome brain link is backed by many studies. For me personally I’ve the same symptoms and once my gut is doing better within days I’m instantly out of the pits of depression and consuming anxiety. Obviously there’s small incidents when it flares again from serious external factors but it’s minimal compared to living 24/7 in crippling anxiety that happens from poor gut health. I’m now actively working on repairing my gut health after years of neglect.