Anxiety issues?!

Anxiety issues?

I have had anxiety issues for as long as i can remember. I was diagnosed with ADHD when i was in high school and my anxiety never went away. I get so bad that i can not leave the toilet and usually wind up not going anywhere. If i am at a restaurant, i sometimes get this flush feeling, get pale and all the sudden nauseas. Like right now, i know i am going for a tattoo on Thursday and i have been having IBS symptoms for a few days now. I have read that IBS is related to anxiety disorders. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me. My life basically revolves around my nerves.

6 days ago
the thing is...im not a high strung person at all. I am totally laid back and calm. I am on meds for hyperactivity...so that kind of shows u how calm i am now lol I wont even think about something but my body automatically gets nervous and i get IBS symptoms. I work out everyday and im on a strict diet. This also runs in my family.

IBS is absolutely related to anxiety. If your bowel is out of sorts, then so is your mind. There is a great book on the subject called "The Second Brain" by Michael Gershon you should consider reading. 95% of serotonin is produced in the gut. Serotonin reduces anxiety. Medication such as zoloft may help you with your serotonin levels. You should also try to work on your gut, meaning educate yourself on eating healthy (experment or journal which foods may be aggravators) or get guidance for the IBS issues from a doc. Good luck, I know it must be hell. I don't suffer from this, but someone I love does. Whatever you do, don't hesitate to get help for it.