Bowel Cancer/Anxiety/IBS

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for watching my video. I hope it gave you some comfort to know that you aren’t alone. Health anxiety can be so isolating but I want you to know that so truly understand.
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[@PulcinaAngi]

Thank you for this video. I listen to you in my worst panic attack. From 1 month i have loose stools, lost of weight and i'm so sad, i think only worst things, my anxiety is so bad, from moorning to night. I have a little peace only while i sleep, sometimes i wake up nervous and my belly made so many rumors, air, and in the moorning loose stools again, is a vicious circle.

[@GHOST45Z]

Same but for 6 months

[@ogagatheophilus3757]

@@GHOST45Zdo you have only stomach pain?

[@damngoten4595]

IM NOT ALONE! I’m praying for everyone here!!!! You are not alone. You’re so brave. Keep on going!!

[@manukaliyanage9733]

Thx bro

[@sinistercinemareviews5420]

I’ve been a health anxiety suffer for 23 years now, and I’ve went through every kind of symptom and phase. My digestive issues are by far the worst I’ve ever experienced. I have constant issues with my lower, right abdomen, and my anus. I also deal with incontinence. It’s a nightmare that is so hard to ignore and beat. Thanks for being so open.

[@santsu8392]

Have you read claire weekes book?

[@jonaichs1976]

I have been dealing with ibs for 18 years. Its much better managed now. I went and continue going through the exact same thing. It happens when I'm really anxious. You know what? Its ok. You are so brave for sharing these experiences with anxiety disorder. You actually bring peace to some of us basket cases.

[@AbrianaXO]

Oh my god I suffer from this symptom too. I get diarrhea, constipation, stomach cramps, and a very sensitive stomach from anxiety. I've been suffering from health anxiety for almost 2 years now and my stomach has become sensitive to certain foods ever since then so the doctor told me that it is caused by anxiety.

[@cherellethinks]

AbrianaXOXO It’s so awful isn’t it! Anxiety can cause IBS and it can affect our digestive system soooo much. Like you, I’ve become more sensitive to certain foods too!

[@AbrianaXO]

Cherelle Thinks Thank you so much, Cherelle! I honestly don’t know what I would do without your videos. Your videos always make me feel less alone. I’m going to follow you on Instagram!

[@shonnieshonnie4862]

Me too

[@SelfReflective]

I wake up every day with mild nausea...and yet I've never thrown up from it. Also, I feel very acidic, like I need to burp a minute after food arrives in my stomach. A few months ago I went for a colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy, under sedation, everything is ok. Yet it's not reassuring! I keep thinking the doctor missed something and it's now slowly killing me. Sometimes I'm diarrheic for days, then my stool is ok for days and I can relax. But never at ease.

[@nagarjuna6768]

Have you Faced any black stool.. during anxiety diarrhea

[@TokkaFan41]

I know this video is old but thank you so much! I’ve recently developed anxiety about my bowels due to bleeding (hemorrhoid) and causes me to panic even though I know it’s not serious! lol this video calmed me so much! sooo thank you so so so much

[@pebbles92able]

I have been going through the exact same thing. 😭

[@carmentan4776]

Do you bleed when you poop?

[@courtneycuellar3536]

@@carmentan4776 i do, constipation and excessive wiping can cause hemorrhoids, internal and external, it sucks and can be so scary 😭😭😭😭

[@megyn_]

If I have a panic attack or spend a couple days really anxious, It takes a huge toll on my stomach. It’s in knots, it cramps up, it hurts, diarrhea/constipation you name it. Stress is horrible for the stomach, I’ve learned that first hand :/

[@cherellethinks]

Megyn Yes same here! The cramps are the worst. Stress instantly affects my stomach and it sucks!

[@kem1AwesoMe]

do you get mixed bowel like diarrhea and constipation at same time

[@againstthepoints9486]

I had taken an over-the-counter "FIT" test which checks for hidden blood in the stool. Out of 6 tests (I spent $120 on my anxiety), 4 were negative but 2 had a faint line on the positive control line. I broke down crying and begging God not to do this to me. I'm a 26 year old athlete, btw. Very active, healthy diet. I went to see my physician and she performed a digital rectum exam (sticks finger up you know where), and she confirmed I had an inflamed internal hemorrhoid. She was certain it was the culprit behind the 2 positive tests. I highly recommend NOT buying those tests, as they as unbelievably sensitive to blood and will freak you the hell out like they did me. Deep breaths, people!

[@Atom_Stone]

Wow! That's quite a story...giving me much to consider because I'm standing on that threshold right now. Thought about giving myself a couple of weeks of dedicated healthy practices to then see if symptoms haven't improved and going FIT. I just turned the 'recommended age' to start annual screening, too....

[@bobdigi500]

I've been down the bowel cancer road. I had blood in my stool from hemeroids, and freaked out when I saw the blood. It was bright red, and like you the doctor told me not to worry too much, and the poor bloke had to feel for hemeroids which he found! But leading up to the doctor's appointment I was so scared that I was breaking up the poo in the toilet to see if I could find blood in the stool as I read blood mixed in the stool is cause for concern. I've never told anyone that before! But you're being open so why not! Gross I know but these are the types of strange things anxious people do.

[@cherellethinks]

Bob Digi Thanks for being so open back Bob!! It makes us all feel more normal for sure! 😃 health anxiety makes us do some crazy things! It can be so worrying seeing blood down the toilet!!

[@PastoraRaquelRivera]

I’ve dealt with anxiety for more then a year now. And my stool came with blood today. The night before I felt cramping. I know my period is close to come and that’s the feeling i have but seen blood in my stool makes me nervous and think of the worst.

[@tequilabumbum4373]

@@PastoraRaquelRivera hey can you update us? Are you okay?

[@marlonbrimmer]

Not even gone front, this kinda calmed my nerves a bit.. ive had all these symptoms for the passed 2weeks. Went to the hospital twice, and now i have a colonoscopy app in 2 weeks.. been on that colon cancer mindset and been really stressed thinking about not being here for my three daughters. Needed this video right now.. thx

[@franciscobarroso1263]

update?

[@Fizzy332]

Update??

[@GRIM1332]

Update???

[@jasminegrant7092]

Update ?

[@32w7y]

I needed this today! Just went to the doctor about the bleeding in my stool. Fresh blood. She checked my stomach and behind. I've been so stressed about it, but she told me that I'm insanely constipated and got some meds for it. Still, I can't help being so scared about this. This calmed me down a bit, thank you

[@droses6458]

Hey girl I totally get it I’m going through this I was told it’s a fissure or internal hemorrhoid. I’m super stressed as well ❤️‍🩹

[@32w7y]

Hii! I don't know if it helps you, but the moment my stool softened due to the meds, the bleeding stopped. I didn't notice any stomach symptoms so I'm doing okay now! Still on the meds to soften my stool and trying to eat more fibers to keep it soft so I don't freak out again! My doctor recommended putting some vaseline around it though, I haven't tried that yet! Also, what calmed me down was definitely the fact that it hurt my anus (i know, TMI, but it can help you) when I was pushing hard stool. To me, that was a sign that it was really just hemorrhoids or a small tear! I hope that made you feel a little better

[@bernaidin5354]

@@32w7yif anything bad it can bleed always right? Just 1-2 times bleed and it stopped means u are okay.🫠Right?

[@32w7y]

yeah its really stressful. The meds helped but now im constipated again and there's just SO much blood in the toilet. I will call the doctor again tomorrow to calm myself down but we'll see@@droses6458

[@Draco_Malfoy477]

I have every single symptom you've just said and it is awful and hard to deal wiyh. Watching this video has genuinely just made me cry😂 I feel so relieved and not alone and I feel so much less stressed out right now so thank you💚💚💚

[@jayyylaroz1332]

You ok now?

[@ogagatheophilus3757]

How are you now?

[@davet2625]

Ten years ago my health anxiety started. It's been quite debilitating and very often stomach symptoms are the main part of it. And of course the vicious cycle is such that the worse they get the more stressed i become. What i really hate is how I go through a period of struggle with it, end up having to have tests etc and finally the symptoms alleviate when reassured. But then at some point later down the line when perhaps i haven't been struggling with health anxiety much, and haven't been too stressed in general, suddenly I'll feel very sick. And it doesn't go away and I'm thinking 'there seems to be no apparent cause of this so maybe THIS TIME it really is indicating something serious.' And as much as i try not to catastrophise and ignore it, somewhere in my head i know I'm going to have to get into the stressful medical stuff again unless it goes away. And of course it doesn't. And i try and leave it as long as possible so as not to seem like a hypochondriac, but then of course some part of me is saying that if this actually is a serious problem i might be reducing my chances of survival by ignoring it. It's such an exhausting demoralising way to live.

[@Napynthe]

This is literally me

[@davet2625]

​@@Napyntheso frustrating, frightening, and exhausting. I wish you well in being healthy and anxiety-free.

[@stuford]

Hi Dave, are you still getting all these problems?

[@mexicanoglover1586]

Jesus Christ rescued me from IBS. He saved me. I don’t have it anymore.

[@sugarose29]

God is good!

[@josejuarez8638]

How??? I’m Glad Jesus Christ Rescued you! But how on the IBS part?

[@jakethecarpenter]

@@josejuarez8638Jesus heals ❤

[@zeeshankhan-v7n1i]

Allah almighty can save us..Jesus Christ is messenger of God(Allah)

[@Atom_Stone]

Such a great talk on a difficult but very real experience! One thing should definitely be noted with this, as well. That is, the prolonged tightening of the 'back door,' in prolonged states of dire stress. Often creating pelvic floor tension. I'm no doctor, but I strongly suspect this is a large part of why the piles don't just "clear up in a few days." Perhaps for folks who aren't suffering from the mental struggles, but I fully believe it's prolonged due to this.

[@emmaprice5605]

I really suffer with this too. I was referred to a gastroenterologist for a colonoscopy (from my gynaecologist) due to rectal bleeding during my period! Was so anxious for weeks before but got the all clear for bowel cancer. I was making my upset tummy symptoms fit with the bowel cancer symptoms whereas my anxiety was just bringing those on...but because my other symptoms (bleeding) are very real, I always fear the absolute worst...need to train my brain to not always jump to worse case scenario! Thank you so much for doing your videos. You’ve helped in so many ways!

[@cherellethinks]

Emma Price Thanks so much for your comment Emma. That sounds very scary but so please you got the all clear. The terrible thing with health anxiety is how we bring on the symptoms of what we fear! As if we weren’t terrified enough!

[@PastoraRaquelRivera]

How are you doing now? What did the doctor recommend?

[@emmaprice5605]

@@PastoraRaquelRivera Hi. My consultant gave me the option of intrusive surgery (to see what else was going on - and also carried its own risks) or to discharge me. I made the decision to be discharged as at the time I felt like they were scare mongering. I am now on the waiting list for a laparoscopy to see if there’s any deeply embedded endometriosis which hasn’t been picked up by MRIs etc but to be honest, I’ve kinda come to terms with, this may be how my body works. I still struggle with health anxiety (not gonna lie) but it’s not as bad as it was. CBT helped me massively to uncover some of the reasons for my anxiety!

[@PastoraRaquelRivera]

@@emmaprice5605 thank you for replying. I’m happy that you are doing better. I know there’s more people going through this. Anxiety can definitely make you think the worst. We will all over come this!

[@85juno66]

you deserve more views and subs, you speak so much sense and you are a calming influence. i'm having horrendous health anxiety this past month or two. mostly "C" fear. it's driving me mad.

[@cherellethinks]

noro__ Thank you so much for your lovely words. Health anxiety is really bloody awful isn’t it. Like you, I have a huge ‘C’ fear and it drives me mad too. No idea where it even came from to be honest but it can be debilitating!

[@sciencetest8]

Been dealing with H A for 4 years It's a hard and lonely life.

[@Atom_Stone]

Yes, it is....​@@sciencetest8

[@jocelyncisneros4801]

Yea I have very similar symptoms, I get weird twitches as well in the stomach area

[@scornandscrambleproductions]

I had that exact thing

[@taherathompson8969]

Oh my god me too...

[@grantdelmege2724]

You are so brave for sharing this to the world and thanks for sharing as it really helps. I have health anxiety as well as piles and one of my biggest fears is bowel cancer so this message really resonated with me and it really helped. Keep doing what you're doing as your videos are helping a lot of people👍

[@ogagatheophilus3757]

How are you now?

[@holly9869]

can completely relate with the bowel changes that come with stress!! honestly the second I get bad news or become anxious my stomach completely cramps up and I immediately need to use the toilet. I did go to my doctor and he said I have 'classic IBS' as I do also get lose stools and cramps when on my period and when I've had coffee and alcohol. but he did say that it's SO common for the main trigger of IBS to be stress. He gave me some anti-spasmotic pills (mebeverine) which has helped if I can sort of estimate when I'll be really stressed but overall it is basically just a really shitty situation (in both senses!!) - so glad so many others can relate though

[@nemgaming3830]

Going through it right now, colonoscopy is due in a week..sitting here now, knots in my stomach, anxiety through the roof, I feel for anyone going through this

[@Emanslt]

I’m getting a colonoscopy in 2 days

[@nemgaming3830]

How did it go? Hope it went okay

[@Emanslt]

@@nemgaming3830 He said it was just 2 medium internal and external Hemorrhoids and that it’s not colon cancer. But he did take a sample of a red substance to get tested so I am waiting on the follow up appointment to fill out what that red substance is so I am not completely in the clear. I’ve thought I had colon cancer for a long time so I am relieved that it isn’t that but I am still anxious about the biopsy

[@trashmancesar9891]

@@Emansltupdate

[@Emanslt]

@@nemgaming3830 nothing serious. 2 medium sized internal and external hemorrhoids. Very blessed and grateful.

[@kaykaysdiys9801]

Hey cherelle I dont think people understand when you have health anxiety I think mine has gotten so bad that even when am watching TV if someone dies of cancer my anxiety sky rockets. And I have started worrying about my daughters now. I have had all the symptoms u have talked about my aunt has breast cancer and because of that I keep feeling my breast I cant sleep half the time and am afraid to even watch TV these days cause no one dies naturally or by heart attack or anything else its cancer it's so hard to cope.

[@samgardom4054]

Thank you for sharing this I have exactly the same issues. And Then the panic makes me exhausted and the malaise makes me think I have some other terrible disease. Its a vicious cycle, especially in the current climate it's hard not to freak out if you have health anxiety. Always very uplifting to find others who have experienced the same things.

[@mryoung205]

Same....the anxiety itself makes you feel sick

[@pinklipstickx19]

I’m glad you mention stomach issue I had stomachache 12 years ago but I always knew it was anxiety cause it would only hurt in the morning or at night it never really worry cause I never had it in the middle of the day so it was always when I was nervous but now that I had my panic attack recently I was more worry about my stomach but then I told myself I would have die almost 13 years ago that one of my main systom is stomach ache but I only get it when I get nervous and that’s in the morning health anxiety brings all type of systom it give you a illusion that you have every type of disease but who ever going through my nurse also told me that there’s people who didn’t know they had anxiety and they come cause they have stomach issue .

[@alxmlv1090]

This video has helped me so much, recently I've had stomach cramps that I've seen a doctor about and it seems to be anxiety-related or just random in general. And For the past couple of days, my bowel habits have been very similar to what you mentioned, including the bright red colour. After relentlessly googling and convincing myself I have cancer I stumbled upon this video and it has calmed me down massively. I still will go see my GP just to get their take, but this video has certainly eased my stress. I know it's not easy talking about these topics and appreciate you sharing your experience. Thanks

[@Zgamer10131]

You helped me get through really a really bad ALS scare and now, a few years later, this video is helping me through bowel cancer anxiety. I really can't thank you enough

[@chikoyono]

Do you have bowel cancer?? Are you okay?

[@vedika6260]

Hey can i know what symptoms u are having which made u think u have bowel can? I am going through the same. Getting some transparent liquid out when i sit to poop n getting pebbles like poop n sometimes pain which last for seconds. Facing all this since 1.5 months. My diet is perfect acc to me. I have started some cycling since 1 week yes drink really less water only drawback. I am terribly hypochondriac as well. Earlier had made myself pateint of heart dieases then ALS now colon can. Can u help me in some way by telling me ur symp of stomach?

[@Zgamer10131]

@@vedika6260 I JUST got out from my colonoscopy like 20mins ago. I ended up just having internal hemorroids. Let me elaborate on my symptoms once I get home :)

[@Zgamer10131]

@@chikoyono sorry for the late reply. I JUST got out from my colonoscopy. It ended up being internal hemorrhoids. Not cancer! :)

[@chikoyono]

@@Zgamer10131 ohhh thank God! So you also had to done colonoscopy... I hope you will get well soon 👍

[@emjayaram6120]

Thank you so much for being honest. I'm actually dealing with the opposite -- constipation, hard stools and a lot of tailbone discomfort.

[@cherellethinks]

Emjay Aram you’re so welcome. Ouch, that sounds painful. Constipating really hurts. Sounds like you’re pretty backed up. Have you tried any medication or remedies to soften things up?

[@rubytuesday6392]

Thank you so much for posting these videos . I have health anxiety too and it’s crippling a lot of the time . I’ve just had hypnotherapy for my obsessive googling of symptoms which seems to really escalate my anxiety and it really helped - I do really recommend it , Hope you can have some worry free days soon ❤️

[@cherellethinks]

Ruby Tuesday Thank you so much for watching! It really is crippling isn’t it. Funnily enough I’ve also been looking into hypnotherapy! I’m so pleased to hear that it has helped you! Take care. 💜

[@rubytuesday6392]

Cherelle Thinks I was totally sceptical about it but had nothing to lose and I was blown away at the difference it made to the compulsion I feel to google my symptoms , the anxiety just lessened because I wasn’t constantly terrifying myself !

[@RogueWon57]

I got occasional stomach cramps and and had intermittent constipation. My stomach cramps would eventually lead to diarrhea. I finally got a colonoscopy last year and they found a small (only 3mm) polyp and removed it and did sampled some tissue in my colon. No cancer. No ulcerative colitis or other ibd. So basically I have (like many people) IBS! Makes sense with how bad my anxiety and especially my health anxiety could get. I literally thought I had colon cancer. That's what health anxiety/hypochondria can do to a person. IBS and anxiety walk hand in hand. If you have any symptoms that you view as concerning your best bet is to talk to a doctor and ask about colonoscopy. The preparation is definitely a bad day. But the relief- even if you get a less than ideal diagnosis-is so amazing. I haven't had any extreme feeling of health anxiety since that colonoscopy. And more and more studies are coming out showing that younger people are getting colon cancer at an increased rate. So talk to your doc and express your concerns with them, insist on a colonoscopy if you feel like it will help put your mind at ease.

[@thomasgibbs3656]

Thank you so much for sharing that. I know this is older. I just came across it because I’ve been going through a really rough time with my anxiety and depression on top of having terrible side effects from being on a anabiotic that has destroyed my gut and of course people with anxiety already have gut problems, so being on the course of antibiotics made it a lot worse and I’m constantly worried and I’m the same way as you when I get stressed I tend to lose weight. I’ve always been like that even if I’m eating normal, I’ll still drop a little bit of weight.

[@ogagatheophilus3757]

What are your symptoms pls?

[@prakashnana990]

i am suffering exactly like you mention here. thank you so much. I am not the only one. I am more relaxed and my anxiety level is down now..

[@KO-cu7rm]

I feel like I'm watching myself! I was fixated with having bowel cancer for months and had numerous tests and when they were negative I didnt believe them! In hindsight I know my health anxiety causes a lot of the symptoms you talk about but its hard to rationalise! You're brilliant for speaking out about health anxiety, I have suffered with this for years and know how consuming it is!x

[@technicaltalha4624]

How ypu feel like now

[@beverlybrown7052]

What test did you take

[@KO-cu7rm]

@@beverlybrown7052 scans, home testing kits, blood tests, the list goes on!

[@beverlybrown7052]

@@KO-cu7rm I have had blood test multiple times I also had a ct abdominal done like week ago... Never a home kit tho.. but u know our minds still wonder WHAT IF LOL

[@beverlybrown7052]

@@KO-cu7rm I'm sure the CT abdominal would've atleast showed something

[@traceymcroberts3413]

Thank you for opening up and telling us what your symptoms are and what you go through. I'm truly suffering with ibs, my last attack lasted 11 weeks this time its been six weeks encounting. I to have every symptom you've mentioned. I've had all the colonoscapies and tests for cancer Inc celiac and chrones but was only diagnosed with piles and ibs, still the bleeding frightens me but just wish I could stop it, I've so had enough xx

[@LukeWago]

Same here since i was a teen

[@nautamipanchal7187]

I go through the same thing ever time. I have been hospitalised thrice past one year because I couldn’t stop puking and they told me it’s all because of stress that affected my gut . But since some days i have detected one tiny red dot in my stool that spirals me of bowel cancer . It breaks my hopes and shatters my life every single day . I have completely gone mad

[@GaiaBH1]

I have suffered with anxiety-related stomach problems for years!! I feel sick, I get bad cramps, my stomach makes lots of really strange noises. It’s horrible! I lose my appetite, my bowels feel like they are constantly aching and contracting. It causes a sensation that’s very similar to period cramping, it’s really unpleasant. Not to mention I will go to the bathroom like five times or more with very bad, loose stools. It’s funny how anxiety and stress affect your stomach so badly. I’ve been really scared before about having colon or stomach cancer before and I’ve had really strange episodes of loose stools lately that have come out of seemingly nowhere and that’s convinced me I have something wrong. Though I know in my heart of hearts that it is anxiety. I take propranolol for my anxiety but it only helps to slow down and relax the heart, it doesn’t calm my nervous stomach. If anyone knows any good natural remedies or medications to sooth an anxious stomach, please let me know.

[@sarahtrail1375]

Alisha Roxanne I am going through the same exact thing! My stomach gurgles all the time and cramps at times. I have a lot of gas as well on top of the diarrhea. I’ve had no appetite in 3 months but forcing myself to eat when I can. I’ve lost 25 pounds.

[@GaiaBH1]

Sarah Trail I’m sorry to hear that! It’s so horrible.

[@tuskaiae]

Imodium is sometimes my best friend if I’m anxious but It doesn’t always work straight away but is great when it does.

[@abbiejade1536]

I am experiencing the same, my stomach makes noises constantly, I always feel sick and need the toilet. Its hard to figure out if my anxiety causes the stomach problems or if the stomach problems cause anxiety, likely a vicious cycle. It really is difficult to cope with. Ive read apple cider vinegar and peppermint tea is supposed to help aid stomach issues and digestion.

[@abbiejade1536]

@chicken nuggets hi no I didnt find out the cause it is presumably anxiety as I had blood and stool tests which were all fine, I am now prescribed anti depressants.. look into probiotic foods for good gut health, theres gut calming meditation videos on youtube too. Try your doctors for tests or look for healthy gut supplements x

[@BeanTwnJ]

Your videos continue to be a blessing to so many!! Keep up the great work my friend!!

[@t-bonethugger9389]

i’m going to the doctor next month and i been having all these thoughts about colon cancer and IBS it’s a mess but y’all pray for me

[@angelbillington6491]

Was u okay ???

[@SelfReflective]

Yes, what happened?

[@caonimaaacao2682]

U good??

[@wtfbeernow]

Damn,thank you so much for being honest and telling about all the "embarrasing" issues and going in deep. Not many could put this on the internet,but so many people needed to see this to be able to relate and not feel alone. Thank you and i wish you all the best,you seem truly lovely.❤ I also can relate to many issues you talked about,i just started therapy and hope to learn control my mind better,because when you feel so out of control of your body and mind,it's scary to even exist,because it can create this illusion of inability to care for oneself,and therefore make you feel worthless and unlovable.

[@courtneycuellar3536]

ive dealt with these exact issues since i was in my early teens, first time i saw blood in my stool i absolutely lost it, cried to my mom for hours and we went to the doctor, and they said due to straining that it happened, they also said bright red is rarely cause for concern and is usually paired with other major symptoms if it is. just horrified me to no end. i cant thank you enough for this video because im having my first flare up in long while and its freaking me out so bad l cant focus on anything. I’m still wanting to see a doctor about treatment but this is helping so much from thinking the absolute worst because its so hard to find reassurance for this kind of thing. stress, anxiety, not moving around as much, and eating habits always effect my bowels and its so scary even though i know its most likely nothing to be concerned about. still have a ton of anxiety but its less now that ive found this video.

[@naeb9486]

Omg this was so needed thank you!!! You were so clear and you don’t realize how much this have helped those who have anxiety.

[@pebbles92able]

I wanna say i am so grateful for you. You have helped me when my vision changed during my panic attacks and everythinf because i have literally had all your symptoms.

[@ely6951]

i've been on high stress/anxious state for the past days and I guess ate a trigger because my right side of belly to abdomen cramped so hard that the pain resonated to my back. it hurts like hell I wont even wish it to my enemies if I have some

[@megan8765]

this video is so reassuring... i too have a small hemorrhoid, and it bleeds when my stool is firmer, but i have never had any stress going to the bathroom before. it takes me like a minute tops to get everything cleared out but sometimes my anus kinda burns after. lately i've been having issues regarding going to the bathroom less but having softer poop. i look at it with my phone flashlight on and it looks all normal. i also noticed that when i am laying down, my belly seems to rumble a lot and i won't even be hungry. i feel very gassy too... and pass a lot of gas when i'm not anxious. good thing is that i'm not constipated or anything but i feel bloated and i lose my appetite occasionally. no cramps or pains or anything. i'm pointing my finger towards PMS rather than IBS because i started my period when this was all happening. but, anxiety really messes with my system.

[@hash-gamer3542]

Me and you are literally going through same thing

[@mhmpixels7460]

IBS is rarely discussed and as common as it is said it is, personally I rarely meet people who is even aware of the words. Recently, people told me I lost some weight. I just say I was sick, even though I just had days of diarrhea and some days a bit reddish. Even my parents looks down on my situation saying "It's normal" it's hard to get support from people.

[@melindafay6154]

God Bless you. I'm sorry for all anyone goes through with this. I've been dealing with these types of problems for most of my life. I'm 52 now. Been on cholesterol meds an aspirin a day and stool softeners going on a year or so. Have cptsd and depression. My stomach and bowels have been at all time stress this year for sure. Now increased bloating and a small amount of bright red blood at the end of one bowel movement. Light stool as well and burning in my upper stomach area. I'm keeping an eye on myself much more. Which I'm sure that's not helping the stress and depression. However I keep worrying that I too have a serious ill and all these bad thoughts. I'm making appointments this coming week to get these what ifs answered. I don't want to just mark it as my nerves and it be fatal. Always heard... When in doubt..Get checked out 👌🏻❤️🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@stuford]

How are things now? I've had these issus too. Do you find you get most anxious in the mornings? Also do you have friends you xan talk to? Cheers

[@axchiie8802]

I'm here from your documentary about your allergy to water... your so brave and i hope your managing!

[@stacjaemigracja]

Hi there. Thank you for your video. I have been suffering from something I thought was IBS. It just started from one day to another. I was having normal bowel movements and then suddenly one day I had like 6 times diarrorhea. And it was all loose. It has been going on like that for good 3-4 years now and there were times when it would get better and then worst again. But I did spot a blood on my toilet paper back in December 2020. I got scared and went to A&E immediately. They brushed me off as piles right away. I got a blood tests taken and they were ok just showing I have diarrorhea which I knew already. Everything else was fine. They even did a test for hidden blood in stools which came back negative as well. But as I have anxiety I booked myself to gastroenterologist and he suggested to have collonoscopy. Which now I am freaking out they might find something. I am praying for it to be all ok but I am so scared that my anxiety and nerves have literally chained me to bed for the last 3 days. I can't get up in the morning feel weak and tired etc. I sometimes just want to go to sleep and never wake up.

[@capecoral1134]

I know exactly how you feel I have paid for countless scans and consultations over the years all to be told I’m fine, health anxiety is crippling and so hard to shake off, how did your procedure go I’m hoping everything was alright

[@stacjaemigracja]

@@capecoral1134 hello. The colonoscopy showed all fine. No issues nothing. They even took samples from 10 places in my bowel to check and all came back good. I have piles and the end of my bowel which I knew about. But IBS still there. I know milk is my big enemy. I also moved away from white bred to rice cakes instead. Don't eat anything fried or good forbid deep fried. There are days when I am ok and days when I am not ok and have shits. I think it is very much connected to my depression and anxiety and one perpetuates another. Like a catch 22.

[@capecoral1134]

@@stacjaemigracja so glad everything went ok! Did you pay privately for colonoscopy?

[@stacjaemigracja]

@@capecoral1134 yes I thankfully got the private medical from work and the moment I got it I booked myself in. NHS in UK is shit at the moment so private was the only way.

[@moali210ify]

​@@stacjaemigracja hi how long does colonoscopy takes I might be going in for one soon.thanks

[@datsjusticersrl4208]

You literally said everything I go through it’s crazy ty❤️

[@Juliiebee]

This is HUGE for me right now. I’m terrified that I have colon cancer as I’ve had weird “symptoms “ the last few months :( I think about it daily. Going to see my Dr this week

[@droses6458]

What are your symptoms if you don’t mind sharing

[@latoyadarnell4986]

Same. 😢

[@Blueberries-447]

Same you’re not alone

[@BEYANCASLAY]

Same

[@mikito.]

Hey I don’t know u but u really saved a life with this video ..:thank you very much !!!

[@lucasmcwhorter7192]

Thanks for sharing! This meant so much to me and I really appreciate you courageously exposing yourself like this to help share what a lot of us have experienced. :)

[@pranjitsaikiawrthunderx1648]

Sending Well Wishes/Prayers For Better Overall Health/Wellbeing Of All 🙏

[@patrickpatipan9875]

I have been Struggle from ibs since 2019 and I’ve been often see my stools every day !! So when I had ibs Attack, My gut is cramp and pain it’s made me panic Attack and worried about bowel cancer every times , But my doctor always said me I’m ibs !! But I also not sure trust him , I’ve been preoccupied about my stools ! I cannot get it off my head.

[@nagarjuna6768]

Have you Faced black stool during anxiety.. please help

[@patrickpatipan9875]

@@nagarjuna6768 I never had black stool, But I was had have mucus and blood stool from hemorrhoids.

[@DianaRodriguez-mr3vb]

@@patrickpatipan9875 how do u know it’s hemorrhoids? Can it be on poop also

[@cinthiabautista9977]

Thank you... dealing with this new fear...

[@joecooksnstuff]

I know this is an old video but thanks so much. You have just spelt out everything that I'm going though right now and its been freaking me out big time. I recognised my anxiety is high and I know I've been making it worse freaking out about bowel cancer. My doctor has been great all blood tests are good and I'm going for sigmoidoscopy on Monday so fingers crossed. I hope your getting some relief from this anxiety bullshit. Thank you and take care always 😁

[@ZaneLiebrum]

Thank you for these videos! Health/cancer anxiety is terrible

[@jeremiechetboun1630]

Thanks for your video. It helps to watch people talk about what we suffer.

[@sarahtilling7133]

Thank you for sharing this and being so honest. You are fabulous and it really helps.

[@cherellethinks]

Sarah Tilling Thank you so much Sarah! 😊

[@michellebenjamin4632]

Me too. Severe nausea can barely eat 😢

[@kristinepark214]

Me too 💔

[@Frankieee-bj6nu]

Any one who doesn’t think anxiety can do this believe me it does iv had 5 weeks of all this it’s had me really bad people have been telling me it’s anxiety and I wouldn’t listen to the point I wanted to end it all yesterday morning I’m now getting help for that, if your worried go to yours doctors get stuff done and it will put your mind at ease I started of with a headache for 3 months everyday convinced brain tumor low behold wrong then rolled straight in to this and yet again wrong I’m sure come Monday it’ll be round 3 🛎️🛎️

[@OliviaNguyen95]

I have anxiety due to my disability and trauma… It messes with my stomach but I am trying every way to heal..

[@sarahtrail1375]

Thank you for this! I’ve had these issues for 3 months now! Loss of appetite, weight loss, diarrhea or lose stools and I had red blood in one bowel movement which terrified me and I cried. Colon cancer has been a huge fear of mine but my doctor keeps telling me it’s ibs.

[@coffeelover9265]

Hi Sarah, do you eat lots of red peppers? Sometimes red peppers can appear like blood in stools.

[@patrickpatipan9875]

Whenever My stools have red colored or Orange colored , I am so scared and Shock, Panic attack !! Yes I’m cried and I cannot do anything when it’s happened.

[@91pinklipstick]

There's always that what if in our brain...what if it's not just health anxiety but a health problem

[@erikocampo7644]

I’m getting scared because my stool started coming out like a ribbon and stuff and I get a excessive gas in my stomach

[@erikocampo7644]

IndiaMyLove same here man it just started today for me I have a feeling of trying to go to the bathroom and trying to yk, it’s scaring me cuz I’m only17 dealing with other things and now I’m just scared cuz I think I might have something bad or if it’s just ibs

[@erikocampo7644]

IndiaMyLove yea thanks for that I needed something to calm me down

[@Itscastlebravo]

Erik Ocampo any improvement since last week ? Having the same issues

[@erikocampo7644]

Carti.2jz I still get gas there and then but my stool is back to normal it’s not as bad anymore

[@Itscastlebravo]

Erik Ocampo good to hear ! I have very thin stools and this stress me out so much !! What kind of food would you suggest to have « bigger » stools ?

[@Alonzo42189]

Whew I’m not alone. Sometimes I lose my mind with health anxiety in general

[@AbigailsCorner4444]

Thank you so much for this video. In July, I began having stomach problems, and it lasted for a month. The whole time, all I could do was worry about cancer. When I finally went to the dr and was told everything felt normal, all my problems miraculously went away. My stomach issues are starting to come back again (months later) because I'm experiencing more anxiety, and I find myself worrying all over again (what if the drs missed something?). This video is so helpful.

[@jasonparaon5057]

Same thing happening to me

[@ogagatheophilus3757]

How are you now?

[@AbigailsCorner4444]

@@ogagatheophilus3757 Thanks for asking! I had a few more heath scares after that, related to my health anxiety. But I went back on my anxiety meds and the anxiety got so much better!

[@HB-ow9wy]

Anyone here try Apple cider vinegar mixed with water 30 minutes before your meal with IBS and heartburn? About to try it!

[@manukaliyanage9733]

Damn u actually made me feel better cuz I am going through a tuff time cuz I have never experienced such thing so thx

[@pagrant]

I been through this worry, all started when my dad he has first kit sent to him years ago, becaudse of his age. i silly enough googled about bowel cancer back in 2011 and had symptoms, I went for scans, all what was found was a small non cancerous common pouch which was on the small bowel, I could had that there since birth. I did not believe my GP that it was IBS because I read stories on daily mail about people having IBS and it turned out to be bowel cancer

[@pagrant]

back in 2012/13 I went for the camera up my backside which was not very fun, I should have been sedated instead of gas and air, even though it is not fun with anxiety the cool think about it I was able to watch the images from where I was . I went for MRI scan, CT scan, nuclear scan

[@Surothia]

God bless you babe , you are soo strong

[@gibememoni]

I am going through this now and terrified. Making things worse, I took pepto bismol and ended up having tar black stools a few times, which is a common side affect but has made my anxiety skyrocket

[@Atom_Stone]

Oh, man. I went through that once with the PB, too!!! And it was the chewable tablets, so instead of darkening all or most of the stool, there were black paint splattering appearances. Yeah....ROUGH couple of days after that, to say the least!🤦‍♂️

[@cripbk2147]

My symptoms are bloating , excessive burping , my stools would change to either long and thin to loose stools or normal stools. I have also been constipated. Very rarely tho but its happened to me a couple of times. I have had abdominal pain but haven’t had one for a while. I been exercising lately & been eating healthy since I wanna lose belly fat which is why I lost 14 pounds in 2 weeks. I’m skinny fat. I don’t have that random weight loss problem. I actually gained 40 pounds with in 1-2 years since I ate like shit and not being active in the gym or no exercise. Which is why I been trying to lose belly fat. I also stress a lot. I never had blood in stool YET nor have I felt weak or had fatigue. But about 5-6 years ago. I ate a pizza and literally 5 mins later I had the worst abdominal pain ever. It felt like someone was stabbing me there and I experienced shortness of breath. I never felt that pain before. I thought I was going to get better the next day but no. I started experiencing hunger and literally after eating just one bite I would get bloated and feel very full. And this would happen alot to the point I would eat alot making my stomach worse. I would also experience nausea and vomiting. I was also was very very constipated. I wouldn’t pass gas or poop at all for almost a week. It got so bad to the paint I went straight to the ER. They ran blood work and my urine. Everything came out normal. They also did a MRI in my stomach. Everything was normal except that my bowel wasn’t working properly to the point it kinda inflamed my colon. I don’t remember much. But they said I had something called ileus. Which is when your Bowels don’t work properly due to an infection. It was the pizza that made me feel ill. Luckily he said it goes away within couple of days with eating soft foods and drinking lots of water. I also took medication. He said it could of been worse and it could of been a intestinal obstruction. I felt better and was normal after 4-5 days after. I haven’t had a stomach issue since. Now I been feeling like I might have GERD, IBS/IBD or even cancer. I been experiencing bloating, belching & changed in bowel movements for about 3-5 months now. Idk what it could be. I haven’t seen a doctor since 2022 when I had a physical exam which came out normal

[@evelyncornejo8486]

How are you doing now 😢

[@cripbk2147]

@@evelyncornejo8486well I felt better but today I found tiny bright blood in my stool. Now I’m scared again. I actually had this 2 times now. I had tiny bright blood 2 weeks ago as well. Idk what it is. I think I should see a doctor

[@cripbk2147]

@@evelyncornejo8486the stool was mix colored. It was brown to dark brown with tiny bright red(blood)

[@evelyncornejo8486]

@@cripbk2147 hope everything turns out ok!

[@creativemind995]

​@@cripbk2147are you fine rn??

[@soulgaming2007]

This is something I am recently dealing with for about a week now. I’m getting blood well I think it is but I’m not sure. I’m my stools and when I wipe but it’s bright red. I get stomach cramp and like a burning ache sensation. Feels like I’m bloated from time to time. So every time I go to the toilet I get so worked up because I’m thinking what if this happens again and when it does I get even more worked up so I start crying and having a panic attack, basically I’ve convinced myself I have the sinister disease. So everyday now that’s all I think about. I’ve had reassurance that I’m okay I haven’t seen a doctor because I’m frightened too incase they say yep I’m sorry you have it..but my boyfriends mum she had bowel cancer and thankfully she survived 💞 and so I asked her about it but in like a small detail if you get me because I didn’t want to trigger her. And she said I’ll be okay and that I would definitely know if I had it because she had it. So obviously I believe her. But still my head is like no you definitely have the sinister disease. I cry all the time convinced I have it and that I’m gonna die. I just don’t want to feel like that. It’s so scary. X

[@filthyanimal874]

How are you doing now my friend?

[@slitchmore1873]

Does anyone get back pain and really bad bloating and flatulence especially in the morning and at night? I had my stools tested, came back normal just waiting on a blood test.

[@violetfigueroa11]

I do

[@DianaRodriguez-mr3vb]

How are u now

[@MrMarko4]

Bee suffering everything you mentioned., also been having flat / ribbon like poops. Had a colonoscopy 2 years ago and was clear. The anxiety is intertwined with it all as you say.

[@pebbles92able]

Sorry to ask but was the blood from your stool bright red?

[@MrMarko4]

@@pebbles92able Hello Sandra, I did have red marks and as you are probably aware it's the darker taint in a stool that one should be more concerned about. Red is more synonymous with haemorrhoids (piles).

[@pebbles92able]

@@MrMarko4 thanks and thanks for responding back to me.

[@MrMarko4]

@@pebbles92able No problem, hope it helped, it's comforting to know and chat with people going through the same issues! :)

[@AthensGreece-mu3vp]

I have a weird feeling on the lower right part of my stomach too everytime my anxiety attacks it feels bad and it causes gas. I'm so worried about getting this illness I keep checking my poop everytime I can see some red spots and things then I got so worried about. I feel like dying even though I know that red bits are undigested foods I still disecting the poop I'm sorry for opening this embarassing part.

[@theartfulrogers]

You're so gorgeous... even while you're talking about your piles and bowel habits 😍

[@cherellethinks]

Best compliment ever 😂♥️

[@stuford]

Hi Cherelle, Really helpul content on your videos and its good the way you've mapped out your journey. I think you help many people to worry less with their HA symptoms. Are you fully recoved now? Cheers Stu

[@sabs1970]

My god this is 100% what I am going through as it is ruining my quality of life I am so low in mood my doctor just keep brushing it off as I live with very bad anxiety I have had some test done i have had 3 F.I.T test done all were fine the worry & anxiety is making me so unwell

[@JoesClassicGarage]

Thanks for sharing this. It really helps.

[@Glory-to-God.]

Christ have mercy on us, Lord have mercy on us, peace be with you all. Praise be Jesus & Mary, Now & Forever.

[@KaiJonesEfc]

Hi cherelle love your videos, I’m very grateful for them, I often come back to them on days were my health anxiety is spiralling out of control, it gives me a bit of reassurance and it’s nice to hear someone share the same problems as myself, i wondering if you still have these bowel problems? And if not what you done to improve them?

[@ogagatheophilus3757]

How are you feeling now?

[@tatianaa.4259]

I went to the ER after having severe abdominal pain and side pain...and they did CT, ultrasound and blood, Xray and they didn't find anything. I'm still in so much pain and im freaked out. Even laying down is weird it feels like my stomach is shaking or twitching on its own. I have loose stool multiple times a day. My health anxiety is bad right now. Next step would be Colonoscopy and Stool Sample. I hope its just IBS not anything else im just freaked out...okay gonna watch the rest of your video now..

[@josejuarez5846]

How are you now?

[@manuzacharias1989]

Hey how are you

[@moiseslopez5672]

How are you?

[@bubaah]

Your videos have helped me soooooo much!!

[@yulianatovar3343]

Hi have mostly symptoms just no blood. I feel like I can’t finish using the restroom sometimes my bum hurts.I cry everyday of being scared I have something bad had t scan said everything looks good..I can’t eat i have 2 kids and I’m super scared I need to see a gastroenterologist but refferals take for ever ..

[@narbelethderaude9043]

Same here

[@anubhav7746]

Lmao...i texted you on instagram about my swollen lymph node and i was literally worried and for the past few days i was noticing problems with my stomach too !! And lmao i feel difference in my bowel habits too, i was kinda scared for it again and i started taking turmeric with some milk to prevent these symptoms..and guess what my symptoms are gone and my health anxiety is at a bit relief for some time...

[@abed_qader]

i have a couple of swollen lymph nodes in my groin, and now i feel there is sth weird in my stomach. what should i do

[@inayakabir3159]

Please help me I’ve had anxiety for over twenty years, every illness under the sun I’ve had but when i have test there come back clear🙏🏻Then I’m ok two weeks then next now it’s been 3 months I’ve got diarrhoea with constipation my diet is very bad like 5 coke cans a day with cheese pizza curry choc etc. and my stools have gone like thin shape no more bulky just then i don’t have blood or anything I’m soo stress I’ve had ovarian ce125 test 10 times liver test, breast test, sent poo off but no colon cancer test but the only thing is thin poop I’m concern about is that my ibs??? Its making me sit on Google and check and check and then everything matches please please tell me

[@simonearmstead4706]

This is very helpful. Thank you 🙏

[@livdoesthings]

What about jet black stools with foul NASTY DEAD SMELLING. I've had a total of 4 bleeds in feces. (Loose and solid) my stomach is hard asf.

[@dpbarbie9560]

im really frightened i have stomach cancer. i have literally all of the symptoms went to hospital and they did a CT scan and said it was clear but im still frightened i have it

[@dadnkidsplay1]

Awesome video and thanks for sharing!

[@PankajKumarSingh]

Thanks Sister.

[@jazminperez1938]

I suffer from all the above and the doctors always tell me it Is IBS and internal hemorrhoids too. What food has saved you alot of pain??

[@alanmacias9503]

Hey same they said i had Internal hemorrhoids, but i also had some stomach issues but i think me stressing about the blood made it worse i got like 3 blood tests, stool test, abdominal ultrasound and they all came back fine so ik how u feel with the unknown

[@annecampbell2950]

You are so brave.

[@ranielmina6495]

I had panic attack last month and until now i exprience anxiety and it changed my life. I started to do diet and exercise but like 4 days after that panic attack i started to feel digestion problem. I experience stomach pain after eating, bloated and always burping , stomach pain , diarrhea after eating. Is it bec of panic attack and anxiety? 😔

[@anthonya3060]

Raniel Mina exactly what happened to me, over a month ago I had my first panic attackever since that I feel different pains all over my body and currently right it’s stomach pains and I start to panic ): how are you doing now btw?

[@emeraldgreen2001]

two years ago, i had the same symptoms, i lost about 20 kg in about a month, been going throigh diarrhoea/ constipation cycle, with incredible sharp randoom abdominal pain. oh and after some months i started having the bloody stool ( hemorroids probably). today, i gained all of that weight back ( and added some more), no more bloody loose stool, my constipation diarrhoea just disappeared on its own after some time. and now im struggling with incomplete bowel movements ( your bowel doesn't empty completely on its own) . I wonder if anybody have had anything similar to mine ? also is it just anxiety/stress induced? I an a very stressed business major student So it can be just That. my doctor says it's nothing. but he didn't run any tests .

[@andersbarfodsvaneskolan9378]

I have had anxiety for at least 18 months.. I am 48 years old male.. I have had issues with increased urination especially at night and during the last 10 days I have had a small pain sensation in my lower tummy and mostly in the the left side,,, Last part of the colon. I have also had constant gas these last 10 days.. ,,, I then tried to recall the last years poop history.. I have had mostly a tendency for a very loose stool, with occasional diarhea which I can't explain from the stuff I have been eating.. I try to avoid lactose if this is giving my issues.. I have though never been lactos intolerant next week I am leaving a blood sample for test of bloodsugar (12 hours of fasting), PSA value (prostate issues), hemoglobin value and a couple of other stuff... But this will not tell me anything about my tummy issues.. If the slight pain does not subsides the next two weeks I will try to get a colonoscopy. but I am not sure the public doctors will arrange this .. But I have a bad feeling about this... Been working with cancerogenic chemcials earlier in my life and radiation (beta radiation)..

[@np1324]

They definitely should arrange it if you explain your concerns. I am not making this up I promise you. I have literally just left my gp after having similar symptoms and have handed in my stool sample and now have to wait for the results. But I have had anxiety for over 10 years now. My advice would be don't wait 2 weeks. If you're worried about it get it checked because with health anxiety for the next 2 weeks you're just going to focus on it and make it worse. And when the results come back if it is nothing then at least you can start to heal your mind. Good luck I hope this helps. Stay safe

[@theplayeralsoknownasmousecop]

Had Christmas tree cake ice cream. Filled with red dye. Thought I had a bowel problem. Health anxiety is an ass kicker.

[@ianalmanon1749]

Hi :) i have the same issue i have mucus on my stool so everytime happen im get stressed and leads to anxiety i keep on thinking and thinking about it. Have u experienced having a mucus? And anxiety or stressed has a big impact on your bowel problem?

[@itchyoldsocks]

I’m having the same problem. Today I just found a small amount of bright red blood in the mucus and I’m freaking out.

[@cknajeeradio4361]

@@itchyoldsocks tell me more cause I'm stressed as well

[@cknajeeradio4361]

@@itchyoldsocks I dont have blood but have moments of diarrhea and loose stool... I'm going nuts

[@itchyoldsocks]

Ck Najee Radio do you have somewhere we could talk more? I just want you to know you’re not alone. We’re all in this together.

[@jayyylaroz1332]

@@itchyoldsocks you ok I’m stressed out pls help me

[@alexflowers3455]

Woah your videos are amazing and helps with my anxiety a ton especially in these times. How do you deal with anxiety and is it possible to cure it?

[@mikepetro9182]

Wow i thought i was alone ty for sharing