Anxiety Issues (with added GERD)

There is HOPE.
It takes TIME.
It took me more than one or two try’s and a full YEAR to eliminate anxiety meds.
Even my dr doubted my ability to wean myself off of anxiety meds.
But I did it!
Let someone tell me that they don’t think that I am capable of learning something
new is like lighting a fire under me!
The biggest “things” that helped me kick em to the curb was:
I literally track EVERYTHING I eat every single day to stay on track.
I work out at least 5 days a week.
I also prioritize FUN in my life.
Detractors only fuel my motivation.
(And detractors and failures are just ONE part of the process.
There is HOPE
Your journey is yours ALONE !
We can do hard things!
Please don’t give up.
RESILIENCE is a learned skill that I had to learn to not let a
bad day turn into a bad week…I’m rooting for you!
Yes, it can be discouraging but, we are going to face adversity anyway,
it’s just a part of life, but not your whole life.
NEVER stop trying and reaching forward to meet your goals.
Reach out when you need encouragement! We ALL need it.
It’s a daily choice, and we are ultimately the ONLY ones that
can choose a committed lifestyle of never giving up.
You physical and mental health is worth every battle.
I didn’t develop this “growth” mindset overnight…yes there
have times when I was a self pitying whiner… but I
finally learned that I was the ONLY one that could change
my health for the better. It’s the secret sauce for me.
I hope you never give up too.😉

I’ve had acid reflux for years. Also on medication for it for years. I wasn’t diagnosed with anxiety until way after the reflux. I was on Celexa for years but I took myself off of it back in early 2020. My psychiatrist stopped seeing patients. Now he’s back and I’ve been seeing him again for about a year. I suppose I must of gradually weaned myself off of celexa because at the time I didn’t have any problems. He’s tried several different meds for anxiety but I’m very sensitive. I get side effects very easily and can’t tolerate them. Even tried going back on Celexa. Couldn’t do it unless dosage was too high. Tried Pristiq and it wasn’t good. Pure hell to wean off of that. I was on low dose 50mg a day for 5-6 weeks. Wasn’t feeling right. He had me wean off of it in 13 days. Then put me on propranolol (beta blocker) for anxiety. Since being on all different meds, especially Pristiq sometimes I lose my train of thought. He has me on Nexium twice a day for awhile for the reflux. In the past I would only take it twice a day if reflux acted up. Read beta blockers can give heartburn and weaken the splinter to your stomach. In turn cause reflux problems. Has anyone with anxiety and reflux experience any of this? If so, what did you do? Thank you.

I’ve had acid reflux for years. Also on medication for it for years. I wasn’t diagnosed with anxiety until way after the reflux. I was on Celexa for years but I took myself off of it back in early 2020. My psychiatrist stopped seeing patients. Now he’s back and I’ve been seeing him again for about a year. I suppose I must of gradually weaned myself off of celexa because at the time I didn’t have any problems. He’s tried several different meds for anxiety but I’m very sensitive. I get side effects very easily and can’t tolerate them. Even tried going back on Celexa. Couldn’t do it unless dosage was too high. Tried Pristiq and it wasn’t good. Pure hell to wean off of that. I was on low dose 50mg a day for 5-6 weeks. Wasn’t feeling right. He had me wean off of it in 13 days. Then put me on propranolol (beta blocker) for anxiety. Since being on all different meds, especially Pristiq sometimes I lose my train of thought. He has me on Nexium twice a day for awhile for the reflux. In the past I would only take it twice a day if reflux acted up. Read beta blockers can give heartburn and weaken the splinter to your stomach. In turn cause reflux problems. Has anyone with anxiety and reflux experience any of this? If so, what did you do? Thank you.

I was on celexa and weaned my self off twice for the same reason. I also have Gerd and Functional Dyspepsia. I also take propanonol. The only thing that helps is not eating much. I wish I could see a therapist to talk to. I feel I need mental health options to get through. I tried the Mayo where I Dr and theysay their Drs are not taking new patients as they fro not have enough Drs.. It is so frustrating when you have gone there for the original diognoisis. I feel abandoned and hope some one has exercises to help with anxiety.

I’ve had acid reflux for years. Also on medication for it for years. I wasn’t diagnosed with anxiety until way after the reflux. I was on Celexa for years but I took myself off of it back in early 2020. My psychiatrist stopped seeing patients. Now he’s back and I’ve been seeing him again for about a year. I suppose I must of gradually weaned myself off of celexa because at the time I didn’t have any problems. He’s tried several different meds for anxiety but I’m very sensitive. I get side effects very easily and can’t tolerate them. Even tried going back on Celexa. Couldn’t do it unless dosage was too high. Tried Pristiq and it wasn’t good. Pure hell to wean off of that. I was on low dose 50mg a day for 5-6 weeks. Wasn’t feeling right. He had me wean off of it in 13 days. Then put me on propranolol (beta blocker) for anxiety. Since being on all different meds, especially Pristiq sometimes I lose my train of thought. He has me on Nexium twice a day for awhile for the reflux. In the past I would only take it twice a day if reflux acted up. Read beta blockers can give heartburn and weaken the splinter to your stomach. In turn cause reflux problems. Has anyone with anxiety and reflux experience any of this? If so, what did you do? Thank you.

I’ve put a post on other page regarding Seroquel. I’m on Xanax. Was on celexa for years. Stopped it in 2020 due to me being lazy and not taking it. Then in 2021 tried to get on it. Seen my psychiatrist again. He stopped seeing patients for years. Couldn’t get back on celexa. Or any other antidepressants. Very sensitive to meds. I have GERD/reflux. It’s been very bad for several months. I’ve tried meditation, breathing and I see a therapist. Psychiatrist thinks my anxiety is causing all the digestive issues. I lost weight and lack of appetite. So he wants me to try generic Seroquel. Very low dose because of my sensitivity. He wanted me to try it 6 months ago. But my husband and I read it’s not good. But Xanax isn’t either and I’m on it. Just scared of new meds. I was on a few and to taper off was grueling. Pristiq was one of them. Just overwhelmed, irritable, on edge and uneasy. I’m sure so many are. The pandemic hit me hard. I’ve had GERD for years. Was on Nexium for years. Recently I was switched to Protonix. Still not helping. I have heat. Plus I take Pepcid. Anyone in the same situation? Thanks for listening.

I hope you are up to date on your physical exams(?). My mother had only gone to a therapist during her chronic gastrointestinal flare ups. In hindsight she was in need of a Internal Medicine work-up. As you are losing weight, does your Primary Care Physician see eye to eye with Psychiatry?

I’ve put a post on other page regarding Seroquel. I’m on Xanax. Was on celexa for years. Stopped it in 2020 due to me being lazy and not taking it. Then in 2021 tried to get on it. Seen my psychiatrist again. He stopped seeing patients for years. Couldn’t get back on celexa. Or any other antidepressants. Very sensitive to meds. I have GERD/reflux. It’s been very bad for several months. I’ve tried meditation, breathing and I see a therapist. Psychiatrist thinks my anxiety is causing all the digestive issues. I lost weight and lack of appetite. So he wants me to try generic Seroquel. Very low dose because of my sensitivity. He wanted me to try it 6 months ago. But my husband and I read it’s not good. But Xanax isn’t either and I’m on it. Just scared of new meds. I was on a few and to taper off was grueling. Pristiq was one of them. Just overwhelmed, irritable, on edge and uneasy. I’m sure so many are. The pandemic hit me hard. I’ve had GERD for years. Was on Nexium for years. Recently I was switched to Protonix. Still not helping. I have heat. Plus I take Pepcid. Anyone in the same situation? Thanks for listening.

Hello @flow65. I noticed you had started another similar discussion on the topic of anxiety and gerd so I have moved your recent post back into your initial discussion to keep the conversation going with those members.

You can find your post here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anxiety-and-gerd-acid-reflux/?pg=3#chv4-comment-stream-header

Medications can throw off your healthy gut biome. Out of curiosity, have you ever looked into gut health options such as incorporating probiotics to see if that can alleviate some of your symptoms?

@friz - apple cider vinegar felt like it was burning a hole in my stomach - and made my GERD something fierce! Strange how it works like a charm for some, but not for others, eh!