Feeling yucky

[fafa]

Hey, I've been on my first Christmas do of the year and I am now feeling yucky, we went to a posh japanese restaurant. I don't normally eat sushi but I thought I'd try some, I had some tuna and salmon, I also ate somecooked cod and washed it downwith an really rich chocolate cake... I now feel really hot, bloated and have lots of air bubbles that keep coming up my throat. I felt so bad in the restaurant I felt it hard to make conversation so mademy excuses and left, back home I've been for number 2's and itwas really smelly. My boyfriend just tells me I over did the rich food and I'll be alright, but I still feel really scared... I've got a headache now to top it off.

[suze]

Your boyfriend's probably right. The No.2s are likely to be a product of the rich food and your anxiety. You've heard the term "s**t yourself" (sorry!), but when we get scared, that's what happens. It happens to me when I get panicky, and it's loose and smelly too (ooh, sorry for the graphics!). I get the air bubbles too - trapped wind - rich food and stress - a great combination. Try and relax, get some cold night air if possible. If you have it, and don't mind the taste, sip a small brandy, it's a great digestif,(popular to round off a meal),and relaxes you too. Do what you can to distract yourself - try and recognise when the discomfort is easing, it's on its way out then and your fear should ease. Thinking of you x

[liriodendron]

I've been warned about my forum ettiquette, but I want you to know that the following reply is from the heart....



Eating rich foods can cause stomach discomfort, so if you worry about
stomach discomfort, like I do.... I highly recommend avoiding rich
foods.



There's nothing heroic about worrying.

[fafa]

Thanks guys, I took your advice. I ended up being alright after I got some fresh air and then had a mint tea... I had to go to bed with the tv on though to distract myself... I feel like such a child.

[angel13]

Don't feel bad about it ^_^ I would have been exactly the same! When anxiety strikes, you just have to do whatever you can to calm yourself down. Glad you're ok - I've never been a fan of Japanese food - good on you for trying something new! [img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]

[crystalmom]

Glad you are feeling better! I do the same thing with the tv....having movies on when going to bed. I brought that habit from childhood, and when I am REALLY anxious, I have to sleep on a couch too!


Kudos to trying something new! I really dislike ALL seafood, so I wouldn't even bother, but if sushi was so bad, it wouldn't be so popular.


Crystal

[samara's on tv]

I'm glad you are feeling better too. My parents go out for sushi ALL THE TIME and they are ALWAYS fine. I'll have some sushi every once in a while. What you really have to look out for is the Sashimi, which is Raw fish. Mostly sushi is cooked fish in rice rolls wrapped with seaweed. I like eel myself.


~Monica