Anxiety issues?

I have had anxiety issues for as long as i can remember. I was diagnosed with ADHD when i was in high school and my anxiety never went away. I get so bad that i can not leave the toilet and usually wind up not going anywhere. If i am at a restaurant, i sometimes get this flush feeling, get pale and all the sudden nauseas. Like right now, i know i am going for a tattoo on Thursday and i have been having IBS symptoms for a few days now. I have read that IBS is related to anxiety disorders. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me. My life basically revolves around my nerves.

the thing is...im not a high strung person at all. I am totally laid back and calm. I am on meds for hyperactivity...so that kind of shows u how calm i am now lol I wont even think about something but my body automatically gets nervous and i get IBS symptoms. I work out everyday and im on a strict diet. This also runs in my family.

IBS is absolutely related to anxiety. If your bowel is out of sorts, then so is your mind. There is a great book on the subject called "The Second Brain" by Michael Gershon you should consider reading. 95% of serotonin is produced in the gut. Serotonin reduces anxiety. Medication such as zoloft may help you with your serotonin levels. You should also try to work on your gut, meaning educate yourself on eating healthy (experment or journal which foods may be aggravators) or get guidance for the IBS issues from a doc. Good luck, I know it must be hell. I don't suffer from this, but someone I love does. Whatever you do, don't hesitate to get help for it.

not to worry it will go away and you will be a healty and normal person.

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Go to a doctor they can probably recommend a great medication for that. My sister who's 35 had problems for years and got it checked out and is now taking something for it. She says shes never felt this good in her life. Good luck with this...

I would try yoga. You don't want to go on meds unless you have to. Yoga and meditation have been proven to lower stress and calm your mind. I get anxious sometimes, too and it's very uncomfortable and scary.

A few years ago I hardly left my bed. I am an adult and thankfully, wasn't working. I went to a wonderful therapist and she changed my life. She was highly recommended to me. Try it if you can, but find a good one. Good luck!

Seek. Professional. Advice. Consult your doctor.

This is something that is beyond the scope of most people on Y/A.

You know maybe you take things way too seriously, try to loosen up a little bit, and don't take things too seriously, say to yourself so what I am going to do a tatoo thousands of young people did it and they are not dying from it you know, and if you cannot do it, then do not impose it to yourself you ll be playing with your nerves, take as much time as you need to do things simply when you are calm and sure about them...
And if you see a specialist like a psychologist who you could talk to and maybe he ll give you some helpful techniques for you to calm down, there s nothing bad in it, you just need to face it... Everyone has their own little secrets that they need to deal with, you seem like a courageous person I am sure you will!
Take care and hope it will go away ;-)

Learn to relax.
Try some meditation, or yogic aerobics
Or take long walks to calm down
Throw away the watch
Take your time doing things
Try to start reading novels
Exercise every day
Find a challenging hobby.