Worry? Anxiety? Feeling constant nauseous?

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Hi wondering if worrying can make you ill? My dad had a stroke 6 weeks ago and now home and got called back because of chest X-ray results from the stroke they can see spots on the lungs he's had a ct and blood tests and is now to wait till end of feb for results from dr they have gone through his med history and say the risk of cancer is extremely likely to be confirmed as you can imagine it has been a very worrying time there is only myself and my mother to care for him so it is all on us. He has taken quite poorly the last week and I have noticed that everyday I feel sick, I mean constant nauseous and tummy ache and haven't had a period either I am a mum of 3 and don't think I'm preg! Also so tired. Today I'm beginning to wonder maybe it's all affecting me more than I have realised? I have to be strong I have a family of my own and my mum is not coping so I can't let her down I try to stay positive all the time as we don't know till its confirmed right? It's might not be the worst? Has anyone else ever been I'll through worry/stress? Or should I be reaching for preg test to rule out? Hell I hope not I can't have anything else on my plate, I'm sure I'm not as I have 3 kids I know that feeling! X

I would do a test just to rule out a pregnancy so it's one less thing to worry about!

And of course all that you've been coping with can make you feel ill! I would suggest having a chat with your GP - or finding a way of clearing your mind even for a short period of time. Difficult with 3 kids, I know. The Paul McKenna cds are quite good for making you 'tune out' iyswim.

(Motillium 10 tablets are quite good at stopping the nauseous feeling, btw)

Hope you can feel better soon. Be kind to yourself, you're dealing with a lot.

I know that feeling! You are stressed out which is understandable. I agree that firstly do a pregnancy test to rule that out. You need to stay strong but that doesn't mean neglecting yourself and your needs. Make sure you get plenty of sleep, eat little and often and drink lots of water. Find some time to unwind and in the meantime ignore the tummy jitters, they will fade away as you get used to the situation. I really hope your dad gets the all clear but whatever happens you will get through this. It's really hard to imagine whilst you are in these situations but we are stronger than we think. I have been there. Just focus on what's important right now and don't try to be too perfect,give yourself some slack. Best of luck

Thanks I prob should test just to be 100%, (not that it would be a problem just bad timing!) I just never really imagined that worrying about someone could actually make you feel physically sick! I keep saying when asked I'm fine there's no point having a meltdown because I can't change the outcome but today I don't know why but it's like Its the first I have realised that I am very worried and I might not be coping as well as I'm pretending to everyone :-( and I'm not really one to show my feelings. Thank you for the advice and well wishes X