Anxiety and getting sick?

txfriendly
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:44:16 +0000

So sorry to hear that you are going through this. We have had similar issues with D22 and D29, both developing right around ages 11-12. With D22 (our oldest), we first tried every possible GI-related test and procedure that might explain her endless nausea and other GI problems, only to have multiple GI docs tell us that she was normal. It was eventually her pediatrician that gently suggested anxiety/depression treatment, which in our inexperience never occurred to us. After just a few weeks of antidepressants, she showed significant improvement. Over the years since, the meds have been adjusted several times, and she has recently begun working with a nutritionist to further assist with ongoing GI issues. Overall, she’s probably doing as well now as she ever has, but it seems like it will be a matter of lifelong management.

When D29 started complaining of similar symptoms, we knew to start looking into antidepressant/anti-anxiety meds right away. Her GI symptoms weren’t quite as severe as D22, and the psychoactive meds have largely cleared up those symptoms.

I don’t have any real advice - you are already doing the right things. Just letting you know that we have walked (and are still walking) that path and can empathize.