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For me the anxiety issues are mainly under control with ativan but occasionally I get those middle of the night panic attacks which are bad enough to consider going to the ER except I have a companion dog and live alone and don't want to depend on neighbors to watch her. The digestive issues are a different thing. Have had every test possible to determine reason and all negative, bloodwork, ultrasound, endoscopy, abdominal x-rays, pelvic exams, gastric emptying, etc. The last one will be the hydrogen breath test in November. The frequent nausea with or without a headache is a nuisance multiple times a week capped with constipation issues. What a cycle! I read, walk the dog (a 14 year old rescue I got in June when my 15 year old died in May). My husband died about 15 months ago during the height of covid and his calming absence is sorely missed. There is no replacement for that loss. I live in a retirement community with lots of activities but I am an introvert. I wish I knew what the nausea was about. I listen to You Tube sessions on gut and nausea and they are helpful but not entirely.
To all those on this group, I am sympathetic to your trials to find peace and contentment and I do agree with those who have lost a beloved pet and have had a new companion join you.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and beloved pet. There is no replacement for those losses. The grief and loneliness must be overwhelming. There are times in life when we struggle to survive due to circumstances out of our control. Yet, we must continue to live. Life (for so many of us), can be so difficult. How to go on without the people we love and relied on. Sadly, we have only two choices. To fight or give up. So many times I wanted to just give up. Every day is a struggle to get through. I wonder if it will ever get better. These are the times I pray for strength.
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What have you tried for nausea? I too, have chronic nausea and it’s just awful, to say the least! I could suggest some
things to try as I have had them all, nearly.
I am so sorry for your loss. That makes everything tougher to deal with. Let me know if I can help.
Considering the devasting lost of your spouse and dog, I'd say you are doing extremely well making it day to day.
The anxiety is what happens. Period. It can put our lives at a stop--horrible. Give yourself the best treatment you can, forgive yourself, love yourself.
It will take a while to get thru all this. I'm living a similar situation. Trying to just live day to day is an effort. My rescued dog is not the same, but she helps. I so understand.
Most likely there is nothing physically wrong, but anxiety is taking its toll on you.
You are doing everything correct.
Recommend the best therapist you can afford for neuropsychological support.
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I rely on my husband a lot. The loss must be very hard for you. Sometimes it just seems so maddening & unfair to have come so far yet to *still* have anxiety & depression.