The Connection Between Anxiety and Stomach Problems

There’s a bidirectional relationship between gastrointestinal disorders and anxiety. This relationship is thought to be controlled by a gut-brain connection. Research studies have concluded that there is signaling between the gut and the brain that affects the way we think and behave.
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[@DrTraceyMarks]

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[@study_success212]

Is there any connection between non vegetarian food and anxiety

[@tipspedia1463]

Hey Dr..my sister has panic disorder ,,,,she has severe agrophibia even dosnt go to washroom becz the fear of panic attack,,,..she was on sertaline for one month her panic attack frequency decreased little bit but phobia is increased very much plz hlp

[@vanillaice7576]

So what kind of anxiety is this if it's not categorized as health anxiety? I don't think its generalized anxiety either. I have GERD and all this time I thought I have health anxiety.

[@NotsoCass]

Your videos help me alot thank you

[@zachdouglas2315]

Dr tracey are you aware of magnesium def8ency is the cause of this reaction

[@boutifar5913]

Anxiety -> stomach problem -> bad digestion at night -> poor sleep -> more anxiety

[@Catharsiswitharthritis]

This describes my life during weekends

[@TeaRose9]

Exactly. This is me.

[@mareebrocklehurst9370]

Think your childhood, has a lot to do with anxiety in some cases

[@butnevertheless5401]

Vicious cycle

[@blpblp-tj7ux]

well, hey there friends...

[@laurenj432]

It’s scary how our thoughts and feelings can literally affect our physical body

[@ericrosario5369]

Our*

[@laurenj432]

@@Here.now123 Exactly

[@laurenj432]

@@ericrosario5369 Yes I can’t believe I did that lol thanks😂

[@upliftmofoify]

How is it scary. It's only scary if the feelings are destructive.

[@laurenj432]

@@upliftmofoify You don’t view gastrointestinal issues and heart attacks as destructive?

[@anaamore6907]

I'd been to the hospital with the most intense stomach pain several times in my life, only to be told I'm perfectly healthy. I finally met a doctor who explained it could be stress. I was shocked that was even a possibility. Therapy has really helped me.

[@thevincetv7776]

Same

[@lonelyplanet2021]

Hey I hope they did some kind of research like blood tests or gastroscopy before they concluded "it's all in your head". Gastritis can give such a strong pain but it can be treated very well.

[@mirherr1994]

Me too. I'm also in therapy now.

[@Lady-hi7mr]

When I'm anxious my stomach talks, it gurgles and whines, it's crazy to listen to. Only been the last year, I get gas moving through my intestines, when my anxiety is severe my whole gut and nervous system burns throughout my body 😢

[@timpresutto184]

​@Lady-hi7mr omg unfortunately I know Exactly that. mine noticed mine in Feb of 2023& it comes & goes. I Def need to change some things but it was Never this bad.😢.. also God Bless & hope ya get better 🙂

[@Lily-hf5dh]

Been struggling a lot with this, I’ve been so anxious n stressed that I’m nauseous most of the day. I’ve stuck to eating bland foods because of fear of throwing up and it’s been a while since I looked forward to eating some of my favorite meals. But I went to my dr n slowly but surely my body is balancing itself out again! If you’re reading this and can relate, just know that it will pass and I hope that you feel better. Sending lots of positive energy to you guys ❤ Update: hello to everyone reading this! Just wanted to say I hope you’re all staying positive, I know that having severe anxiety/panic attacks is the absolute worst. Just know that you’re not alone, and there’s so many things to do to improve your quality of life. Lately I’ve been incredibly stressed with school and my anxiety is now starting to cause dizziness and panic attacks almost daily. There are times when I actually feel so upset that I’m feeling this way, but I’m doing my best and taking it day by day. See, you’re not alone! Listen to binaural beats for anxiety and take a few deep breaths and know that everything will be ok. 💙

[@craven5328]

I can identify. The nausea makes me feel the same way - I only want to eat bland, simple foods because I have no appetite. I'm glad things are getting better for you!

[@abrookee]

you literally described me, but my anxiety has moved on from that to brain fog and feeling confused all the time and it’s hell. postive energy to you and everyone here 🥰

[@angeldelgado1286]

Its called emetophobia you are not alone

[@Flushandfit]

Try a small piece of fresh ginger

[@alegomanYTPs]

Exactly the same wtf, i only eat the same exact foods every week, all processed and frozen. I've refused fresh foods for 20 years, and I don't know what to do because I'm extremely stubborn because of this emetophobia. I've maybe added one more new thing like every 5 years

[@xowintrr]

Did anyone else originally get anxiety from the stomach issues which led to getting more anxiety from the symptoms of the panic attacks? I can’t keep my mind off of stressing and being scared to feel bad again which ends up triggering my anxiety

[@mysticc6232]

Yess, it happens to me all the time is the worst. Like your anxiety makes you expect it.

[@saimaali123]

Yes all the happen with me i also had bad anxiety anf and stomach problems

[@armidarobles5942]

I see.. Burping all the time.. Hard to swallow at times ..at times im picky on food.. Thanks

[@buns8628]

Same I never had anxiety until this pandemic and schoolwork. I got my first panic attack a week ago was horrible. I don't feel like myself anymore plus I've been trembling for months and now that I don't have school so I feel stress free,I'm still trembling?

[@oldfilmclub]

Yeah I'm lying on bed rn feeling sick as hell, my mind's saying if i stand up i might faint. Hell bro

[@stephanies.9075]

I have tears in my eyes, I have never thought anyone could explain so perfectly how I feel. I have silent reflux, I’m also scared of meds, and I’m stuck in a black hole of panic attacks and stomach distress. I was starting to think I had health anxiety but now I understand completely. You are an angel to make these videos and help us. I’m so thankful for you!!!!

[@rubenestrada8435]

Yesss!! My parents bought me meds but I don't want to take them I took them twice but I don't want to keep taking them and Im scared to go to a clinic because I don't have insurance and also I'm scared of covid. I have had shortness of breath, acid reflux, bloated from the stomach, chest tightness, gas, burping, and whistling from my breathing. It's been 3 weeks and rn I feel chest tightness and stomach tightness. The other day I had an anxiety attack and I don't want to talk to my parents or gf about because I don't want them to worry. I've been stressed and scared.

[@tommys6596]

I have the same thing can’t believe I found this video. I treating it by doing a fast (snake diet) method to get rid of my nicotine addiction and others that keep my from sleeping well and really going to tackle this with a holistic approach

[@ayushisingh2141]

@@rubenestrada8435 how r u

[@PhatAsss]

@@rubenestrada8435 please go to the clinic and eat your meds! If it goes further it can lead to much serious health issues and possibly stomach cancer.

[@AncestryNerd]

@@rubenestrada8435 ummmm you are describing panic attacks

[@ra0333]

The comments alone are worth the price alone. Hoping everyone dealing with this endless cycle gets better soon. Keep on keeping on!

[@piecinnamon494]

I have been struggling with my gut health for the past several years. Feeling nauseas is one of the frequent symptoms.i envy people with no health issues. Sometimes I pity myself. This video is so relatable. It's comforting to know that I am not alone

[@username76969]

Yes ur not alone I have sam problem

[@mushroomhunter3606]

@@username76969 bro just drink 1 kombucha a day and eat healthy nutrient dense food, cut sugar and stop drinking alcohol and soda

[@alzebuys6463]

I got the same thing for 3 years bro

[@juanmagallon]

me too. I have been dealing with nausea since I got covid in 2021. I get nauseous out of the blue and like this psychiatrist said I am begin thinkin I have other illness and think I am going to die. I really want to stop thinking all this and get better.

[@korvus1248]

Do not pity yourself mate ❤ we all understand an you are not alone.

[@krisimarovska6244]

Finally someone understanding and explaining this! I have GERD and anxiety

[@DrTraceyMarks]

I hope this was helpful for you Krisi.👍🏽

[@abelardadebayor5642]

there is 3kg (6.6 pounds) threshold for me between having 0 gerd and having it several times per day. For me it's BMI 26.0 that's the threshold, anything higher - GERD, anything lower - not at all

[@worldoffun9600]

@@DrTraceyMarks it is mainly caused by.... hpylori infection

[@tracysimon7972]

Same!!!

[@sonzos]

@@DrTraceyMarks not only anxiety but depression is also due to stomach health

[@hansmoleman1601]

This just made me feel better. My anxiety/panic attacks ALWAYS lead to me being extremely bloated, gassy and Belching an insane abnormal amount. I’m reading comments, and I’m glad to see I’m not alone. Thank you for posting this!

[@nicoleaba6142]

Then you have to get psilocybin shrooms products 🍄 💊 cus that's the best remedy 👇.

[@nicoleaba6142]

"Willi_capps"

[@nicoleaba6142]

ON I,G

[@terrormilk384]

could be irritable bowel syndrom, diet is so fucking important for us, been sick for 3 years from ibs

[@sai-codes]

Bro same

[@gayleswellness2225]

As a practitioner who works mainly with clients with gut infections, I can safely say that all she's saying is true. Gut infections tend to go hand-in-hand with anxiety. You explain that connection so well!!

[@ilovepugs99]

I just had c diff and my anxiety has been out of control.

[@mardiwalker]

Hi Gayle , where are you based?

[@gayleswellness2225]

@@mardiwalker Virginia

[@TheAshrafDali]

My anxiety worsens after taking antibiotics 😢

[@casario2808]

Yes but I think she under emphasizes just how much these "functional" ailments START from stress/emotional issues, not just exasperating them. Big difference for treatment approach. If your GI issues are rooted in stress, and you go to a doctor to try to sort it out "medically", that can be counterproductive ...ie when we consider these ailments, tha5 have no organic cause, for the most part, are Mind Body or learned "neuroplastic" pain. Actual infection? Sure, threat it medically, of course. But most IBS sufferers do not find parasites or infections. And even if they do, at least for things like SIBO, antibiotics don't always work. It's still the brain at work, keeping score, and the body is the scorecard

[@trousers2]

This is 100% true. I want to try and help somebody by telling my story. About 4 years ago I started having really bad anxiety, was finding it hard to go to work or be around people or perform any kind of task. I went to a few doctors and told them that I feel like my anxiety is worse when things are going wrong with my gut. None of them batted an eyelid until the last one who told me pretty much the same thing as this video. She recommended me some books to read so I read them, and did a whole lifestyle change. My wife and I started making all fermented foods, our own kombucha, our own kefir, our own kimchi, fermented veggies, I cut out sugar, I cut out booze, started exercising EVERY day, and I can't tell you what a difference it all made. Much like this video said it doesn't eliminate the anxiety, but it puts you back in the drivers seat, it gave me power over the anxiety so that I could deal with that. 4 years later I feel 1000% better than what I did then. I'm not completely without anxiety but I have much, much more control to the point where it isn't impacting my life more than I imagine a normally 'anxious' person would be. I also was able to start re-introducing some naughty things, sweets, alcohol, and just learning what I can get away with without it impacting me. If your anxiety stems from gut problems like in this video, please, tackle your gut health first, and see what a huge difference it will make!

[@tapasibhattacharya3053]

I don't know how to make kimchi or other foods what you have said. If you please share me.

[@gillianjones2143]

May I ask what books you recommend that helped you? Thank you 🙏🏼

[@trousers2]

@@tapasibhattacharya3053 There's a lot of youtube channels that are pretty helpful, can't remember which exactly because it was a few years ago now! But search for kimchi, the kombucha is a personal favorite because it's quite easy to maintain if you keep on top of it and it's an awesome alternative to sugary drinks/cordials.

[@trousers2]

@@gillianjones2143 I read Guts by Julie Enders and The Clever Guts Diet by Michael Mosley. Both were great and had a lot of the same info, I prefered the Michael Mosley one just because it was a bit more straight to the point info which is how I prefer to learn. The Julie Enders one was great but the writing style was very 'fluffy' - dunno how else to put it sorry. But that's just personal preference, both had awesome information.

[@dmitriyyurchenko3047]

The upper pain in my stomach feels like an ulcer from all the stress . It can be sharp or dull but noticed when I don’t have anxiety or feel depressed I don’t feel it really …

[@WanderingPatata]

This is what I experience almost every single day. When my stomach aches my anxiety triggers and vise versa happens too. What I hate the most is when I get panic attacks because of my anxiety. It's hard really especially at night when I'm lying down and ready to sleep. Just like now I watch this to calm myself. I hope every single one of us will get better and be able to fight our anxities.

[@rookiecookchick]

God yes amen I need to get better for my family who needs me especially my 2 sons 8 and 11 months

[@cyndismith5739]

Patala ya same here it's awful isn't it. I hope you feel better soon also

[@HaniaGamer]

Same here, it will all heal. We worry more than we actually should.

[@Rose0004]

Thank you and God bless you, Patata. The storm doesn't last always. I'm really eager to fight this battle, control my anxiety, and take back my life. I hope we can all do it together!

[@bassamjalloul7224]

Thank you,all of you...your comments helped me alot I hope you all feel better now

[@juschill1]

Everything she's saying is true. Once I started cutting out sugar & carbs and started eating whole foods such as fruit (mainly papaya) & vegetables, fish, quinoa, squash, etc. I noticed a difference in my gut and how I was feeling.

[@Lewisa369]

Papaya is great for the stomach

[@spacegoat_3d801]

You really are what you eat

[@Llindaantonio]

I second this!! Once I changed from sugar and carbs, my anxiety and gut improved. My whole mind and body changed.

[@alzacksd4761]

fruits has mainly sugar (fructose) except avocado

[@juschill1]

@@alzacksd4761 Tis true. My GI Dr. put me on a FODMAP diet

[@jhumza]

This has been so genuinely helpful. For the last 2 weeks i've been dealing with GERD and then I went on medication and started feeling dizzy constantly and I would just randomly get scared and start crying because I didn't know what was wrong with me. My doctors appointment is in a week but this has given me a glimmer of hope that this can and will go away.

[@stevehirsch8413]

You just described me. I have been seeing a therapist. It's helping but it's take a lot of work. Thank you for sharing. This actually brought my anxiety down a little.

[@GoldenX22]

Thank you, Dr. It has been 8 months I have been suffering from this. Fear of death, fear of night, fear of loneliness, fear of cancer, shortness of breath, excessive burping all the time, gassy stomach...you covered it all.

[@humairayaqoob8492]

I swear same..fear of death

[@abz2749]

Same 😭😭

[@StockInsight.]

Same😑

[@TheJesse12342]

How areyou now? Hope you feelin' better.

[@gahreebdawar5160]

Cortisol gets a bad rap. It's blamed for anxiety, high blood pressure, stroke. Sugar intake is one of the classic triggers for cortisol release. Regular, high sugar intakes may keep your levels elevated... Blood pressure caused by peripheral vasoconstriction, fast heart beat that elevate your blood pressure...

[@glynette6570]

I always assumed the anxiety caused the gut symptoms. I was surprised to learn it could be the other way around. Thanks for this helpful video.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Yes now we see it goes both ways. It’s a relatively new realization. 👍🏽

[@victorokponganam]

This is my first time hearing of this

[@kimberlymeraz9273]

@@oohellosaweenaoo also candida albicans...its a fungus in your gut but can be systemic and that's not good. If you dont stop eating breads and sugary drinks anyway doing your research you would find what causes candida and what to eat.

[@riz-rq9wr]

@@oohellosaweenaoo omg I hope your doing ok I was told that I have Covid last week I feel better from it I had lost my taste and smell and now it’s back but I’ve been having anxiety attacks it’s so scary it makes me feel crazy it’s sucks so bad I pray that we all come out of this stronger and with better health🙏🏾💕

[@bryanpyoungking4916]

@@riz-rq9wr hopefully now you are better . Search Dr Sebi, Sea moss, Natural healing

[@HarpreetKaur100]

You are not only a good doctor but an excellent human being who knows the deepest cause underlying the problem/disease.

[@elturko58]

You are the first dr. Who completely described what I have been through because of my reflux and still go through because of it. It’s the first time that I feel somebody understands me in this. I didn’t know that there was a relationship between reflux and anxiety I just thought that I am getting carried away. Thank you very much dr marks

[@darrenbaker6834]

Feel exactly how you described.20mg of omeprazole a day takes away the reflux which will help with your anxiety

[@johnnycashm0ney307]

When I was a kid I remember my grandmother always telling me how important gut health is and the connection between nervousness and stomach problems... This has always rang true for me.

[@x3exil3x59]

I’m 2 minutes in and I’m literally crying. Thank you for doing this. I just feel like I’m alone with this feeling sometimes

[@nicolebrown1927]

You're not by yourself, I promise you. I've experienced the things the doc is talking about and more. I constantly have butterflies in my stomach but Hydroxyzine helps keep it at bay. When I'm really feeling scared about certain things in my life, I get this feeling of knots in my stomach that's constant and it's miserable! I felt compelled to reply to your comment because I feel an angst there. The empath in me just wanted to reach out to you so you won't feel alone. And since I can't hug you in person, I'm giving you a big warm KZbin hug.☺💙

[@x3exil3x59]

@@nicolebrown1927 thank you soo much

[@joedzuanirharun3284]

You are not alone.

[@starr2870]

u really arent alone! my issue is the fear of my stomach or body making noises in quiet rooms, this led me to failing my exam and now im re doing it this year, i still have this issue but i kept inside and sufferedn in silence but once i told the counsellers and expressed how i felt and how it effects my ability to work properly and how its a heavy burden on my shoulder, they took it seriously so now i have extra time and my own room and also i have a pass that i show to the teacher i feel panicky or need to go to the toilet. Wish you the best of luck

[@wakeupdizzy]

@@starr2870 I have this same exact problem and I also failed my final exam because of this how are you now ???

[@elanahammer1076]

Thank you so much Dr. Marks. March is a tough month for me due to PTSD from a car wreck with a semi truck in 2007. I do not sleep well this time of year….Your presentation helped me to understand how the gut can really ramp up anxiety. I appreciate you. Again thank you.🤔❤🇺🇸

[@netuno_music]

It's great to know I am not alone. I have this exact problem for years, sometimes I feel good but sometimes The anxiety paralyses me. And I always knew it was related to my gastrointestinal problems. Thank you so much, you are an angel 🙏

[@sl6023]

Omg. Literally anytime my anxiety heightens or I get nervous for no reason, I have to poop so bad. And then when I'm in public places I always need to know where the nearest bathroom is just in case my anxiety comes on and I have to poop. ugh it's sucks. It's like a vicious circle. It's hard to enjoy life when I have stomach issues AND anxiety.

[@mirrortothemoon180]

omg same! i‘m so happy to hear this from another person..

[@JoseRuiz-ed5sh]

Same here and I get diarrhea so often ;(

[@mirrortothemoon180]

@@JoseRuiz-ed5sh how do you manage it during your day?...

[@JoseRuiz-ed5sh]

@@mirrortothemoon180 it usually happens every morning , I try to not think about it and get moving .

[@sparklelee8730]

@@JoseRuiz-ed5sh me also every morn eve is lil better

[@marim7784]

I keep saying this. Every single person I know that has anxiety as GI issues. RN here. In nursing school we were thought that IBS has a correlation with mental health issues.

[@Caleb-il7om]

Yeah well, as someone with GI issues, being in pain and nauseous all the time, it's no surprise that we may be dealing with anxiety a lot. Wouldn't anyone? This 'mind/gut' connection sounds nice, but it's obvious the science is still lacking in this area, so it feels like a way to stifle the conversation into investigating a patient's problems by throwing SSRIs at them that probably won't work

[@vanillaice7576]

So what kind of anxiety is this if it's not categorized as health anxiety? I don't think its generalized anxiety either.

[@Caleb-il7om]

@@vanillaice7576 Isn't health anxiety purely about worrying about your health?

[@vanillaice7576]

@@Caleb-il7om Yes. If you have GERD, you will also develop anxiety (not health anxiety according to Dr. Tracey). So I was wondering what kind of anxiety is this then? Because with GERD, its symptoms are very close to the feeling of dying so you worry about having a heart attack and many more. Those with GERD know exactly what I'm talking about.

[@Caleb-il7om]

@@vanillaice7576 Yes, but clearly every GI issue is not GERD. Also, I feel like that's a strange example. If I knew I had GERD and was diagnosed, why would I be worried about a heart attack? I'd know where the pain is coming from. From my experience, I haven't been diagnosed yet so I know my undiagnosed status leads to my anxiety that's different from other manifestations

[@mizz333]

I’ve been experiencing horrible anxiety since I was a teen and now it’s just full blown panic attacks. I was diagnosed with gastritis when I was in high school and I stop taking medication for it a few years ago. After watching this video I can’t help but think all this anxiety is being triggered by my stomach. This made me feel so much better. When I get in a state of anxiety I focus on my heart beat which makes me have a panic attack. Which then makes me feel like my chest is tight and I convince myself something is wrong with my heart. This comment section made me sigh of relief. I hope everyone here finds peace and works through there medical problems. I wouldn’t wish this feeling on anyone

[@Entertainment-jb4iv]

What meds did you take for gastritis

[@mizz333]

@@Entertainment-jb4iv I took Omeprezol (not sure I spelled that correctly) but you can get it over the counter as Prilosec OTC!

[@amuqi8025]

Use rescue remedy it’s really helpful

[@amuqi8025]

@@Entertainment-jb4ivbro use homopathy or ayuveda for stomach problems trust me allopathic medicine have no cure for stomach problems

[@Nakedwittypod]

Honestly. Same here

[@holdon4992]

It took me a long time to figure out the connection. Our mind and body are truly working together. I discovered a combination of things to help relieve my gastrointestinal issues and thus my anxiety. Discovering the physical symptoms and knowing that if I took something, anxiousness could be diminished within a short period. Add in regular exercise and diet. It’s a daily habit that works. Thanks for affirming how to treat anxiety when you have gastrointestinal issues.

[@thebeautifulcalm2409]

Anxiety and digestive issues have a dangerous relationship with each other. Thanks for putting this much needed information out there ♥️

[@josiahmixon1400]

I just want to live. I try to explain to my wife & my DR . That it feels like my stomach has its own anxiety attacks it’s a horrible evil cycle. I’m rdy to see what’s next.

[@anzallizha5815]

What's it feel like plz explain

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Josiah, Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath and body sensations for around 5-10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Avoid moving too much. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. Mind[brain] are reprogrammed. Best part is mood swings also reduce after daily meditation. . Do the above meditation daily twice without any doubts and enjoy life without medication. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor-Teacher.

[@farhat517]

@@shyaaammeneen63 please can i have ur contact no

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Josiah, Visit a physician for the right treatment. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath and body sensations for around 5-10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Avoid moving too much. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax Mind[brain] are reprogrammed. During your daily activity at home or office keep observing your breath with eyes open or closed. Best part is mood swings also reduce after daily meditation. Do the above meditation twice daily without any doubts and enjoy life. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor-Teacher.

[@Mar0319]

i just want to live, i feel u completly

[@thetwitchywitchy]

I’ve been living with IBS for over 10 years, with the last 2 years getting progressively worse. It’s unfortunately gotten to the point where I am experiencing consistent intense daily pain no matter what I do. I am also diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and persistent depressive disorder, which have also become significantly worse over the past year or so. Almost every single day I find myself crying in a heap on the floor asking the empty room “Why can’t I just be normal for one day” and feeling so overwhelmed by physical and emotional pain that I just want everything to stop. I know at times my brain is actively working against me, floating anxiety across my consciousness and into my stomach, but it’s so hard to hold onto that fact and remember it’s a passing feeling when I’m in it. I always feel like I will always be in pain, and my brain has done a very good job of creating barriers to keep that way of thinking in place and they are so incredibly hard to take down…

[@Onaventea]

I’m so sorry, hope it gets better soon.

[@SamJS1317]

Having same issue as yours!! Don't worry you're not alone♥️

[@andreac980]

Did you get checked? Endoscopy and colonoscopy?

[@TuathaTuna]

I don’t know if I should suggest, but licorice root really helped my horrible burning in the gut/esophagus, and orange diarrhea (my whole system was so inflamed). I think it’s like $12 for 100 capsules on Amazon. I feel almost normal now🥹

[@JohnM...]

If you're not taking any meds, may I suggest something? If you put together a smoothie of equal parts red cabbage, carrots and celery, daily, that will help repair and re-line the stomach wall. Try also cultivating your OWN kefir milk, drinking small amounts daily (5-10 teaspoons) because it has the beneficial bacteria she mentioned. Also, increase your Fibre intake (prebiotic), as this helps 'feed' the probiotics in kefir and in your stomach. (Try introducing garlic and ginger into your diet - prebiotics). I used to be INCREADIBLY depressed, and would suffer from unrelenting reflux for DAYS at a time, but then I did all that and I'm beginning to feel much better. (changed my diet to low carb with no crap too). Thinking about the past or the future doesn't help so try to occupy yourself with hobbies and pastimes. Above all, start over with maybe 2 (small) meals a day, and DON'T beat yourself up for ANYTHING - be gentle with yourself. BTW, the main cause of acid reflux us NOT ENOUGH acid in the STOMACH, so it has to 'borrow' some from the intestines, which is HIGHLY acidic. To increase stomach acid healthily, take an apple cider vinegar pill 10 minutes before eating.

[@antinbath]

You are a great communicator. I'm clear of a 4-month period that started with stomach pain and weight loss followed by anxiety-related issues. I took acid suppressors, I changed my diet then took biome restoring pills. This, combined with meditation and breathing strategies I believe helped with the brain-gut fallout from the initial stomach issue. It is reassuring to hear your explanations in calm, easy-to-understand language. No doubt you've helped others with their challenges or this multi-faceted issue. Thank you. ❤

[@TwattyWankers]

Very true. I only have anxiety when my digestive issues flare. Finally someone is talking about the connection!!

[@queenalex7827]

My stomach makes it hard to stay in class

[@italiaduncanson6808]

Same here. I am not worried about anything, I know I am not crazy. This is it. I found the answer.

[@shyamkar9437]

Same in my case , what should I do?

[@queenalex7827]

@@shyamkar9437 chamomile tea and probiotics

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Anxiety also releases stress hormone (cortisol), which causes the body to produce extra levels of stomach acid. That acidity causes the lining of the esophagus to become irritated, and this can lead to stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, and in severe cases, stress-induced ulcers.👍

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Yeah very true. Thanks for this

[@victorokponganam]

That’s powerful knowledge

[@oohellosaweenaoo]

If cortisol is causing the body to produce extra levels of stomach acid what can we do to calm that down? I get all these symptoms frequently. In this case am I suppose to be treating the anxiety first or take acid reflux medication to calm the stomach in order to lower the anxiety from all the stomach issue. I feel like it becomes a cycle. How will you break this cycle?

[@spicy85]

Have also been affected by cortisol. I have read a lot about stress and anxiety causing stomach issues and bloating. Deep breathing and walking is the best I have right now

[@80a470]

There is a lot of evidence painting in the other direction. That acidity actually decreases, which makes more sense really, diverting digestive power away from stomach when stressed and instead channel blood to the brain and limbs.

[@swayne1441]

100% of my anxiety comes from my stomach making me think I'm having a heart attack. I never think it's another disease so it's very isolated but that definitely is what happens to me too.

[@matthoyle2344]

I have the same problem. Try researching vitamin B1(Thiamine) and it’s relation to the digestive system and Anxiety. I’ve been taking it for a few weeks now and my anxiety is completely manageable now

[@Con_G_de_Gato]

I have been dealing with these exact same symptoms. And only last year I was able to connect the stomach issues to my anxiety. I hope you guys are doing better.

[@mushroom-mac617]

You are a god send this makes so much sense to me, I’ve waited over 10 years for uk gp’s to work this out and they have still not explained it to me as easily as you have just done. Thank you

[@ginag.1239]

I suffered from IBS then started getting panic attacks and was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder. Cognitive therapy, relaxation techniques, rhythmic exercise, music and meditation have changed my life! I’m happy to say my IBS is gone too after 20 years of suffering from this embarrassing disorder! I did take probiotics for about 3 months around the same time. Your videos are so informative. I’m am happier then I’ve ever been in my life because I realized self care, cognitive therapy and alternative medicine could cure what traditional medicine never accomplished.

[@jasongregor6415]

Did you have lower stomach issues over the last 20 years?

[@keilyngonzalez8750]

Hi, what kind of medicine did you try?

[@ginag.1239]

@@keilyngonzalez8750 none my doctors told me there was nothing they could do for me. I went to four different doctors and they all said the same thing!

[@CerinAmroth]

Hi Gina! I also have IBS that triggered my generalized anxiety. In my country, treatment with psychologists and psychiatrists are absurdly expensive, so I'm trying to learn myself techniques, such as meditation and breathing to try to "fix myself". Do you have any video or app to recommend? Some sort of therapy that could be done at home? Thank you!! 💚

[@ginag.1239]

@@CerinAmroth Headspace is on you tube and also an app. There are all kinds of guided meditation on KZbin. Taking prebiotics and probiotics helps s lot too. Avoid dairy and drink lots of lemon water too. Good luck! I know how frustrating it can be.

[@karlamaliwat3040]

I tried to do some research on Google and I pretty have a bad health anxiety and I thought I had Colon cancer or something. It’s so annoying. My stomach feels warm, and sometime I get body aches and my doctor said i’m just having anxiety. They checked my blood count, my hormone levels, and my heart problems and they’re all pretty normal. I get like dizzyness and headache and derealization tho. It’s ironic ughhh. I wish this 2021, we are all going to be okay soon. To people who have panic or anxiety disorder :( keep praying!

[@xchargerOUx]

I'm going through everything you just described

[@MohamedJaheer]

Myself having Gastritis combined with Anxiety. Sometimes I am having severe stomach pain and had my endoscope.

[@cece3547]

@@MohamedJaheer i had a endoscopy done and they found just mild gastritis i i was put in ppi however they said inhave anxiety issues and need cbt

[@antwithomas3563]

Amen

[@MohamedJaheer]

@@cece3547 don't worry. Insha Allah you will be ok. Life is all about tolerance. Food habits, lifestyle and processed foods had changed most of the people's health. I am taking TCM from a Chinese Medical Personnel. Hope to see improvements.

[@nickturnbull4105]

Thankyou so much for this ,your presentations are so concise and well done. It's taken me far too long to realise the immense gut brain connection ,as soon as I become slightly stressed /anxious my digestion and IBS become a frightening torture . I stopped a heavy smoking habit of 46years with no nicotine replacement , biggest mistake ever ,my anxiety and gastro problems went totally off the scale . Three months on and I am using nicotine gum and symptoms now much more manageable . Thankyou again for your excellent work .

[@minddatmetal]

Somehow the algorithm of KZbin made this video appear on the list of suggestions and you are my savior, dear Doctor. I've been struggling with anxiety and gastric problems since I was a child. I sense that maybe those two things might have a connection but I never really get to know precisely. I only think that it is not the problem from my gastrocoele, it is because I always worry too much. You brought the saving light to my darkness. Now I know what to do. Thank you so much, you are a blessing for this Earth 🌷

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

This is the best public service announcement ever. I can’t tell you why but I’m so glad this is floating around on KZbin.

[@charmaineolmedo2457]

I am blown away. I am going through this right now. After trip to the emergency room. This video is a great help

[@Noname12660]

I really like your channel. I've been suffering from anxiety and it makes my stomach upset. And hurts. And almost feels like I'm gonna puke. I have anxiety cause I'm afraid of puking, then it makes my stomach even worse. Thanks for the relief! I appreciate it. ❤

[@12bucklemyshoe177]

I really appreciate your videos. Neither my psychiatrist or gastroenterologist will address these issues. They just want to prescribe more pills. Thank you for assuring me it's not in my head.

[@edenbohulu1931]

I’ve been having this anxiety at night and even getting anxious in the afternoon because I know I won’t sleep at night . This is so informative. Thank you

[@andreiasillva95]

I’ve been waking up and experiencing stomach or bowel discomfort which often leads me to thinking I need to go to the toilet ASAP. And now every morning as soon as I open my eyes, I immediately think about it and even just thinking, if leads me to these symptoms! 🤯😣

[@ummu8585]

Eat good at list 6 day week 30 min excerise Prayers meditation Keep one day for fun

[@jonye7511]

No one has ever ever explained this as insightfully as this making the link between gut health and anxiety/depression and given sound advice on how to address it. Thank you for guidance.

[@jadedsean]

This video and reading people’s comments actually help me a lot. I have Gerd and a hiatus hernia and most times have terrible symptoms which lead to stomach cancer thoughts. The only way for me to get relief is acid blocking medication. This then feeds into more anxiety as I hate taken this medication because we don’t know what health implications they will have in the future. Anxiety and stress are awful and I wouldn’t wish them on my worst enemy. I read somewhere in the comments that replacing negative thoughts with good ones can help. This seems to be logical as our gut and brain are linked. Also, I think we can all relate to having good thoughts in our heads such as a nice memory or just thinking of our loved ones. I wish all good health and well-being.

[@sherrimandel6983]

It's funny how this things affect our physical body.. I have been diagnosed with Dysthymia and ADHD and social anxiety..I get mad all the time for no reason and I lack social skills because of the anxiety

[@melissacampbell9915]

I live in Michigan….suffering for awhile now but didnt realize how serious I may have it until recently - probably bc of @self medicating” with alcohol

[@dearity33]

I made researches and found out that shrooms are very helpful , it has really helped to reduce anxiety and depression and some other mental health issues..i would love to try magic mushrooms but they are hard to source!

[@allybee342]

I feel the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety level.. I am also glad to be a part of this community.😊

[@jefferyscott8148]

Psychedelic is the answer to most severe anxiety and depression...The use of magic mushrooms completely helps one get over depression and makes you feel like yourself...I used antidepressants for some years but it only made me feel like a zombie but with immediate use of mushroom 🍄 in few months I feel like I'm living a whole new Life.

[@tessymitch]

​@@bianca8071 Psilocybin containing mushrooms save my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit

[@codeswitch4602]

This is spot on! It’s a vicious never ending circle until you start dealing with your acid reflux and eating foods that help your microbiom like probiotic yogurt, bone broth and butter and eggs. Trust me I literally went through all this which started at the beginning of the quarantine. On top of that the acid reflux made me short of breath! My anxiety sky rocket until I took the first steps of healing my gut and dealing with my acid reflux. I’m doing much better now since I started making changes. You can do it! Don’t give up!

[@idk9594]

Do you still feels symptoms?

[@diyak2182]

That's amazing, so glad you were able to help yourself and feel better! What steps did you take to cure your acid reflux?

[@shyaaammeneen63]

​@@diyak2182 Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a healthier life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Day or night, when taking a walk, when reading, on the phone, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instanly. Reduce spicey-oily foods, drink warm water early morning on an empty stomach and eat less at night. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@audreybarthold347]

When I miss my stomach medication for weeks, my anxiety flares up to an extreme degree - glad to see research backing this up!

[@adamstamimu3508]

Bro I also sometimes when my stomach burn then my brain is detorieting which medication are you taking

[@nitingaur1707]

You're right, I suffered through this vicious cycle of anxiety and IBS for years. Even got endoscopy done twice and consulted several gastro specialist until a GP explained me in simple terms. Since then stopped visiting doctors and hospitals. No regular medicine, I do occasionally take PPI or low mg anxiety pill but only SOS (max 2-3 days in a row). So far so good. I'm in mid-forties now.

[@kashaffatima6273]

This information is so needed. It helps a lot of people having gerd and anxiety at the same time. Thanks a lot. Today I feel the same gerd and anxiety and I saw your video. I will see a doc for my gerd first. Thankyou for putting this video ❤️

[@Mr66sharingan]

Wow. I have to say. Over the weekend I had a hefty meal and had a bad time digesting my food. My chest felt like caving in and my anxiety shot thru the roof. For the rest of the weekend I have had a horrific time fighting this anxiety. This is most definitely a wake up call to be healthy. My brother went through the same thing and now it eases me a bit to know it could be the underlying cause of my Anxiety. I will work hard and choose what to eat especially when it comes time to bed. Thank you so much!

[@nikasmallwood274]

Thank you so much for explaining this to me. I've been having anxiety attacks which turns into panic attacks, and dealing with a sensitive stomach. This makes so much sense now the way you broke everything down. Thank you so much 🙏

[@glynniswilliams3982]

Nika do you know your blood type

[@grammyrosethompson650]

Thank you! I always felt this connection and you simply solidified it for me. Will definitely be getting my stomach issues addressed soon. Thank you Thank you thank you! I feel hopeful and validated!!!!🎉

[@dkithore]

impressed with her clarity on relationship between anxiety and gut health

[@gunlokman]

This lady's mesage is spot on. I'm a counsellor and I see this correlation regularly. The most common side effect of stress that I see is IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) but there are many others like skin rashes and chronic fatigue. I believe that, if not corrected, stress can indeed be a killer!

[@hereshoping6992]

Well thats depressing

[@MaskedViolinist07]

Agreed. It definitely eats away at you. And yet correcting stress is the hardest thing to do. No amount of therapy, meds, or relaxation methods can eliminate stressors that are out of your control. Life situations can’t always be changed and consequentially the stress can’t go away. It’s a dead end.

[@addisnailspot7800]

God sent you to help us. These videos and advice took me from several attacks a day to going weeks without an attack.

[@rubyraxx8647]

Thank you for being a good doctor and being open and honest and informative. So many doctors will push medications onto people and almost never mention or consider that person’s diet - which is everything. You are what you eat. So please people take care of yourselves and eat healthily so you can reduce your troubles and enjoy your life ❤️

[@Chevalier_de_Pas]

Diet? I eat so healthily and I can't bear my reflux and mood disturbances. My GERD started after years of chronic stress and anxiety, during lockdown (lack of exercise and increased neuroticism, etc., must have contributed to the onset of it). Yes, after one has the disease (not cause by diet or weight - I'm very skinny), one has to be careful with trigger foods, especially on flare-ups, but as this video suggests, anxiety and depression (even underlying trauma) can, via the brain-gut axis, dysregulate our digestive systems. I eat very bland and healthy right now, I hate to eat, I take PPIs, and my GERD is still bad along with anxiety and depression. Also, very strict diets can be a tyranny and contribute to bad mental health (and for skinny people they can make one become underweight); not to mention that are many contradictory diets out there.

[@weil9525]

This is so true! Thank you Dr. Tracey Marks. I have had stomach/GI problem about 13 years ago. Every now and then when I feel anxious, my digestive issues become worsen. In Chinese medicine, gut health is related "emotions". This totally makes sense. So learning to reduce and cope with stress is just as important as eating healthy food/diet.

[@marshag6]

This is spot on. It seems that every time I have a stomach flare up it triggers my anxiety. I figured the two might be related one way or another but I wasn’t sure, this confirms it. I also have GERD and like the example you gave, I too was worried that I might have stomach cancer. I gained a bit more understanding from this video.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Marsha, Mind and body are closely related. Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a healthier life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Day or night, when taking a walk, when reading, on the phone, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instanly. Reduce spicey-oily foods, drink warm water early morning on an empty stomach and eat less at night. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@shell9403]

My physical issues doesn't induce anxiety, usually it's the other way around. I get diarrhea or get nauseous whenever I'm nervous and then these physical issues also create shortness of breathe then leads to more anxiety. It's a vicious cycle that I can't seem to break

[@askew9976]

My brain immediately convinces me that death is knocking.

[@jackinthegreen5178]

I have a personal relationship with GERD--having said that, my issue comes more from a reverse effect. I have endured what I call a 'nervous gut' since my preteen years--I am just over seventy now. External and internal stress causes my gut to go into overload. At night, if I am thinking about something or nothing, I can feel the turbulence always beginning in my gut.

[@Ashley-ye6yt]

I really enjoyed this. I don’t have these specific issues but it’s still amazing to learn about how powerful our minds are

[@manchester8143]

Yes its our minds divided by 2

[@mariewehofer6321]

I am a psychology professor and was just teaching this to my class this morning. Did youtube/google hear what I was teaching and suggest your video? I don't know, but, I loved it and will play it for my class on Monday! Thank you!

[@summerevening421]

Whenever I have anxious thoughts I notice that I'm usually hungry, and I immediately calm down after I'm full. So I have to remind myself to eat or take care of myself in any way.

[@cobalius]

Lol i'm also often just hungry when i'm falling to the depressive thinking patterns. This adhd is kinda dumb though, but yea, i'm getting better with selfcare i guess Today was a good day c:

[@avill012]

Hi🙋🏻‍♀️ currently being treated by a holistic Dr and gi surgeon Your might have a blood sugar issue. Ask your dr about it. Hy hypoglycemia and pre diabetes can cause your symptoms.

[@cobalius]

@@avill012 hmm i started again with this food tracker thingy today. So, i'm very sure, i lack quite a bit ressources. Uhm and low sugar looks a lot different for me xD Well, most of my heavy tiredness problems are related to a bunch of low ressources. Magnesium, iron, b12, d, proteins, sugar, whatever. It pretty much feels always the same, unless i see it directly with some little self-monotoring stuff. It's also very normal for me, to fall apart from a healthy diet, i guess. But today i should have enough of pretty much everything there is. At some point food is also the only thing you care about in the most developed countries. But i guess i'm not the only struggling with their basic needs from time to time. Anxiety stuff also happens more regularly to me, if i'm already more brocken than usual, because it's then getting harder to be as ready as usually. (Whereas my "usually" is also heavily affected by adhd)

[@kristiant96]

Very interesting I usually feel strangely relaxed when I am hungry and I feel I can do anything. And sometimes when I eat food I feel bad mainly highly processed food.

[@kristiant96]

@tracy Star that's not what i meant.

[@livingmy2.0]

Thanks for addressing this topic, as someone who is a mental health professional. Paul's story is very similar to my own. I struggled with GERD and anxiety for 15 years and I can attest to the fact that the mind and gut connection is a real thing. After I learned how to holistically heal my anxiety through mindset work and techniques, my GERD disappeared. It's so important to remember that all of our body is interconnected and if there is a physical symptom showing up for you, there is a mental and/or emotional problem causing it and vice versa. Thanks for sharing this video 💛

[@Bryan-il1vu]

i think i have as same you get , do you have to take any anxiety med to help your anxiety .i did

[@livingmy2.0]

@@Bryan-il1vu I did not have to take any medications for my anxiety. I was able to heal myself through natural methods. Anxiety medications can be a helpful tool for some, it just wasn't for me, though. I'm wishing you all the best 💛

[@carmelittanewby9188]

Thanks for all the videos you make. I have had anxiety & gut issues since I was a young child. Now I am 53. My mental health has been in the toilet for the past 3 years. Your the first to say guts affect your mental health. Definitely gonna take this into consideration. Thanks 🎉

[@dannikris3696]

I feel so understood on this channel. It’s making me emotional lol I’m so happy I found you, Doc. Thank you 🖤

[@Gellyannmazing1003]

This gave me the answer I'm looking for. I have been suffering with GERD for the past 4 yrs and have an anxiety and panic attack. Whenever my stomach doesn't feel right, I'm starting to feel anxious and my panic would flare up. Thank you Dr. Tracey.

[@nursechriswright528]

I had debilitating ulcerative colitis and generalized anxiety for years!! The very first day I started taking an SSRI I could feel the inflammation-induced pain in my abdomen that I thought was my baseline drastically decrease. Within a week my elimination habits were painless and controllable. Besides that, the black hole of depression, aggression, and ever-bombarding critical thought dissipated. I regret allowing stigma to hold me back from taking care of my mental health for so long.

[@me-thebusta610]

Don't do antidepressants. Dangerous

[@joelyazell7380]

I have watched many of your videos. Thank you for being kind,and direct. I’ll watch videos you make about problems I don’t have,just to make sense of it in my mind. I do clearly see,we are what we eat,and a lot of the time it’s too much.

[@goodvibesonly3113]

Thank you so much for this video it is 100% on point. I have ulcerative colitis and it has given me so much anxiety over the years that I never want to leave the house. Needing to always know where a restroom is or the what if I don’t make it thoughts have held me back from living a normal life. The sad thing is I have four boys that I can’t ever take anywhere because my anxiety is so bad in public. All the medications taken over 10 years since diagnosed while pregnant with twins have only made things worse for me. I believe it has destroyed my microbiome to the point where I need some serious self healing. I am now off all medications and the only thing that has helped was removing sugar and grains from my diet, and that is where I’m at in my life trying to heal through diet and exercise. I do believe the body can heal itself if you treat it right. Fasting is also something I have incorporated into my healing journey. I wish everyone the best of luck on healing and please don’t give up on yourself find what works for you and stick with it!!! God bless :)

[@diaries6495]

I AM SO HAPPY YOU POP UP ON MY FEED! 😭😭 GOD WILL BLESS YOU MORE! ❤️❤️🙏🏻😭 THANKS FOR MAKING US STRONGER! ❤️❤️

[@Tcg8136]

This 7-minute video has made a significant impact on my anxiety disorder. Thanks, ma'am.

[@deborahsimonson5844]

Thank you for addressing this in such a good way to understand it. I'm 71 and have had acid reflux most my life. In my 30's I started to have it really bad and started having bad anxiety also. Also was having asthma along with vocal cord disfunction. Come to find out a few years ago, the acid splashing up and over into my lungs was causing the asthma, which triggered the VCD and anxiety cause I felt like I couldn't breath. Was a mess. I was taking 2 different meds for the reflux, but it hardly worked. Once I figured out that many foods were triggering the reflux and staying away from them really helped. Also taking a cap full of apple cider vinegar with small amount of water really helped. I found the apple cider vinegar pills and take them twice daily, still have to stay away from the food that trigger reflux. So mostly the reflux is way better. I do also take probiotics and prebiotics daily. I still feel nervous a lot, but not panic. Doing EMDR with a therapist weekly is helping some. I have had depersonalization for 35 years and just been learning the last few years that it is caused from anxiety, so am trying to figure out all the passed upsets that caused all the anxiety and deal with them, so I can heal.

[@andigomez1993]

Ooofff girl yes, this is true. Whenever I would get acid reflux or heartburn (not as severe as GERD) , it started leading to anxiety, it even made me think I was having a heart attack once. I ended up going to urgent care, got some heart related test done, and was diagnosed with General Anxiety. I got a psychiatrist, got on lexapro, and with the help of my therapist was able to seperate anxiety from stomach pains (and other pains). My life has gotten a lot better, I am as happy as can be. Anxiety is a real problem, and it can be debilitating, you too can overcome it with the help you need.

[@juliancarltrinidad3999]

I am so happy for you Andi Gomez, I am starting my medication for illness anxiety. I really do hope to feel better just like you... Its really hard living with this.

[@JoseGarcia-nj9rw]

I've had it for 2 weeks and mainly after my first meal but my only symptoms are anxiety and burping a lot. I'm going to get some mental health this weak hopefully I get better soon because this is so stressful and mentally painful.

[@chadengel1422]

I was prescribed lexapro but haven't taken it yet as I'm scared of side effects and don't want to be a zombie. Can u provide any details to help me?

[@MrJonhyyy]

​@@juliancarltrinidad3999 what medication are you taking and how are you feeling? Thank you 👍🏼

[@mitalibhowmick5841]

How did you did that I also need to do that?

[@cyndismith5739]

Wow. This all describes me. So true I even get anxieties when going to bed cause I dont want to face my stomach problems in the morning. This was very helpful knowing ppl go through this also. Your videos are very helpful thank you

[@johnsakeiyia330]

Great work, Dr Tracey Marks. You're absolutely a Godsend in my life.

[@bulbousblues1]

Thank you Dr Tracey. I knew this was something my wife suffers with and watching your video has led her to a better understanding. Keep up great work.

[@thegalhorowitz]

Tell her she can try a 3-5 day water fast and some strong probiotics like garden of life 50 billion for women...Kefir real kefir helps too. Weak probiotics dont do much. The fast cleanses the body and lowers the amount of microbiome and then you can repopulate eat very clean for a while. Eggs, chicken fish salads bone broth yoghurt etc easily digestible things.

[@pamrnbr]

Thank God I found this video. Now I understand what I am going through. Everything she said was on point of what I'm going through and the fact that I now understand it, makes me feel relieved and lessens my anxiety. At least I know I'm not having a heart attack every time this happens. Again, thank you very much for explaining this. I will try to eat healthy from now on and will work out too.

[@codeknight7]

You took the words right out of my mouth when ever i eat junk food i feel anxious or deppresed i used to this that it was me but i realized this the past couple of years thank you.

[@cjartiste]

My first panic attack was triggered by stomach flu-like symptoms while I was on a crowded double decker train. It's been over 20 years now, and I'm glad to see that there is progress making the gut-brain connection, even if it's too late for me, it can help others in the future.

[@nigratruo]

Also check for sleep apnea: My cousin had GERD really bad, constantly coughing and he had high blood pressure, which he took medication for. He also took acid reducers, but they did not work really. Then when he got a CPAP, it took a whole year, but then no more GERD, ZERO ZIP, not even a little. Plus the blood pressure normalized naturally, he does not need medication for it anymore. So this was just because he basically got strangled (gasping for breath) every night, that stressed him out a lot and gave him GERD and high blood pressure. He did not have such serious apnea by the way, but using a CPAP helped a lot. The crazy thing was that no doctor ever told him that both issues could be related to him stopping to breathe at night and that a CPAP could have such radical benefits, instead of looking for the cause, they (sadly typical) only treated the symptoms.

[@anthonyacevedo6713]

No one ever understands what I go through. Seeing this video and comments is comforting, had no idea this many people are going through the same thing.

[@richardplata8875]

I have the same problem

[@Lalauer]

When I was in third grade, almost every Tuesday I had stomach problems and didn't go to school. It was the day of PE/gym class, the teacher always gave me a hard time because I was overweight... Those were my first anxiety symptoms, good thing I'm being treated now.

[@katherinedelacruz9876]

Gym class created so much unnecessary stress for kids. Exercise should be fun not punitive! And many gym teachers openly tease and bully bigger children. I’m glad ur getting help now!

[@stayathomegeek]

Laude I'm so sorry that happened to you. That's terrible. I was treated badly by PE teachers too, all the way through high school.

[@healthyforpurpose1898]

Not all doctors are smart some are sheep they don’t think outside the box they only follow what they are taught.thank you dr you saving lots of people with this video

[@a320nick]

You are SO right!! Dr Tracy you have hit the nail on the head, to the letter. It's not just anxiety, by the way, it's also stress! Very advanced medicine here. Stress, can affect your breathing which makes you think you're having a heart attack which produces more stress, quite unnerving. Another one is you go to bed and wake up with really bad indigestion or wind, you then take your blood pressure out of interest, then the BP is off the chart - so then you're convinced you're having a heart attack (again) this increases your stress level and nauseam.... Best solution, drink water, remove yourself from the stressor, calm down, use relaxation techniques and your body will follow, it's not easy but it works. Start with your mind and your body will follow.☮️

[@beckys2075]

This is so interesting. I have awful upper and lower gut issues and terrible anxiety. My gastroenterologist says it's just IBS and dyspepsia and anxiety is causing it but I KNOW the it's the symptoms causing the anxiety because on the few off days I am symptom free it reduces my anxiety down to a much more manageable level. In fact, on those rare days I feel like I could conquer the world!

[@AdeX13]

Thank you so much, you're amazing!

[@lisahall1989]

WOW! YOU ARE A WEALTH OF KNOWLEGE! MY GRANDSON SHOWED ME YOUR CHANNEL.

[@jassvir8503]

This is validating for me because I get heartburn after eating omelette and also anxiety flares up at the same time. The issue is that the anxiety lasts longer than the heartburn but I’ve definitely been noticing it now. This helps me to see anxiety as a result of the food and not life circumstances which makes me feel not as bad.

[@AlisonBryen]

My IBS has four main triggers...too much dairy, too much gluten, too many spicy foods and my anxiety.

[@TheDailyDoseOfZen]

That’s me and I always eat healthy too

[@AlisonBryen]

@@TheDailyDoseOfZen I've also heard vegetables can be triggering too. Vegetables! They're the healthiest thing on the planet for goodness sake? Is there anything safe on the menu 🤷‍♀️.

[@shadowrealm6]

For me the main trigger is coffee.

[@TheDailyDoseOfZen]

@@AlisonBryen just gotta leave through it ig :(

[@rmichelle3889]

Mine are: anxiety/stress, caffeine (coffee/energy drinks), vodka, pecans, too much deep fried/spicy food, tight waistbands, overheating, using my abs (no ab workouts here lol). I understand all of them except the pecans.

[@leepope3377]

So glad I found this. I have GERD and IBS, hardly ever get more than 3-4 hours of sleep at night, and anxiety. The past 3 years were hell. I was working 50 -60 hours a week and caring for my mother. She passed last year from a bowel blockage. Since then, my stomach issues have gone through the roof (as have my anxiety issues apparently). I’ve been so sick 2x that I had to go to the ER. Once in February and once in July. I am sure some of my anxiety comes from my job (OTR truck driver) and the fact that I don’t want to do that job anymore, but I have bills to pay. This video is one more tool in my arsenal of help which I have been seeking.

[@xovna]

I’m so sorry that’s happening to you dude , I’m not sure if you believe in god but I hope he’s helping you on your journey to get better dude

[@trinacontreras7863]

You are a superhero

[@nice20chan]

Thank you so much! dear Tracey Marks doctor! I've been to the ER almost 10 times in Chicago and the doctors don't seem to understand me! They couldn't even get me to GI! I can't work because of several panic attacks at work! I can only help myself then get to know nature of the problem!!! Hugs to the guys! We are not alone!

[@katashley1031]

What's your overall diet and lifestyle like? Do you drink enough water, get enough food sleep, eat a variety of whole foods?

[@destinystudiosFL]

Thank you for this Dr. Tracey! I’ve had GERD for some years now and when ever it gets bad I always get anxiety and start think the worst. I also start feeling new symptoms and when I try to Google these, it’s always something life threatening. Now I know that my mind is behind playing these tricks on me.

[@sarsvfx]

Bro I just want my normal life back am only 18 I didn’t get to live yet goddamn I tested for lpr and acid reflux and they saw nothing but I feel stuff coming back up all the time and my throat makes gargling noises the symptoms go away sometimes when I play basketball but the first time I developed these symptoms was after basketball I believe my house probably has mold or something I am so confused I just want to know what’s wrong with me

[@MidnightStargaze]

@@sarsvfxbro fucking same, I’ve been dealing with it for 3 years and 20

[@snow12343]

​@@MidnightStargaze Same bro I am also 22 I am so stressed .... How r u now

[@garrettproductions1513]

This is me for real. Never had anxiety until I had GERD.

[@maryawino5322]

Me too, never had Anxiety till Gerd come along now my life has changed Anxiety disorders have taken over my body...I just want to be normal again

[@PhatAsss]

@@maryawino5322 same. I have hpylori, a common stomach infection. I am treating it with triple therapy and tomorrow is my last day. Because of this I experiences so much pain last year during school, which raised my anxiety. Now I have stomach anxiety and on school days/extra curriculums, I would have a tight stomach, nausea, stomach ache, heart burn or diarrhea. My parents said as soon my stomach recovers from hpylori, my anxiety will do the same thing. Fingers crossed!

[@mekajones7273]

@@maryawino5322 same here! We will eventually! Stay prayed up

[@shyaaammeneen63]

​@@maryawino5322 Top priority is diet with less oil and spicey food, eating slowly, reduce snacking, chewing well, 2 glasses of warm water early morning on an empty stomach, and not lying down immediatly after meals. . Medication only if advised. Most important is to relax your mind. Heal yourself. Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple with a little determination. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts and anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down, be still and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make the above practice a permanent habit to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor

[@shrizup]

Try yoga early morning and fix the timings for breakfast, lunch and dinner.. Eat healthy.. This helped for my anxiety

[@derektrevino5956]

Great video. Growing up i was always a VERY "cool, calm and collected" individual. When I developed ulcerative colitis at age 19 though it turned me into a bit of a different person emotionally. Every time colitis flares or seems that a flare is coming, I deal with issues of anxiety and even slight depression it sucks. Natural foods, fermented foods/drinks and stress relieving practices have helped a ton though.

[@raemom1]

As someone with Gerd and IBS this is extremely helpful! I have found some ways to help over the years but still have problems especially if I have a lot going on or getting ready for a trip