My story and a quick hello

Jes

Member
I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place. I'm sorry if not. So I'm 25. 5 years ago on my way back home from a restaurant I got a horrible stomach ache. That stomach ache lasted a month. I think it was probably food poisoning. During that time I convinced myself that if I left the house I would get sick. So I stayed in. That lasted over 450 days. I never left the house. Finally I started making small trips (with the help of valiums) that turned into longer ones and actually overtime became a functional member of society lol. Last year I became pregnant and it all came back. Every time I leave the house I panic. I don't go anywhere unless I have mapped out all of the bathrooms on the way and they have to be close I only go to stores with large bathrooms because I fear the bathroom being occupied when I need it. I never eat before I leave the house and I only eat bland foods on days I do need to go out. I panic because my stomach hurts and my stomach hurts because I panic. I worry about my life with my son and how I will ever be a good mother. I feel so alone even though I have a boyfriend who tries to understand I worry he will then tired of it one day and that leaves me alone with a child and no job. So that is me... I feel better actually writing this out. :) oh yeah, and hello. :)
 

Iluv

Well-known member
Hi Jes! Welcome to SPW.
I hope things start to look up for you and your sons sake. I'm sure you'll be a great mother. :)
 

Silatuyok

Well-known member
Welcome, Jes. I hope you can find some help and camaraderie here! Feel free to vent whenever you need to.
 

SadRaver

Member
Hello!! I'm new too. I don't have a similar story, all of my problems are in my head and not in my stomach XD. In all seriousness I think it would be awful to have to constantly worry about your health. I am also in a short spell of not leaving the house. It is mighty lonely but I don't have the courage to go out right now. Again, mental reasons. Well anywho it is lovely to meet you dear!
 

dyingtolive

Well-known member
hi, welcome :)

ive had a slightly similar problem over the years.. its being afraid of not having food that was ok for me to eat when im out. my nutritional needs are different from what they usually serve so i end up not havin anything to eat
 

MikeyC

Well-known member
Welcome, Jes. Sorry you're going through it. Sometimes the smallest things can explode into huge life-changing events.
 
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