I’ve never had anxiety up until now and I don’t know much on the topic. College started for me August 25th, and I was really excited for all my classes and to be fully back in person.

From the day the first class started until now I can’t leave the house without having to poop and when I’m in class my stomach pain is so bad that I don’t end up taking any notes or paying attention, only focuses on my stomach. I had to go around 5-6 times a day somehow. 

When I get home at the end of the day my stomach goes back to normal. Then when the next morning comes it starts all over again.

When the weekend hits, it goes away, and I had to quarantine for 10 days where the pain and stomach issues also went away. Today is my first day back in person and here it is ready to ruin my day. 

Today will be my first time taking immodium to try and solve the problem but I think I someone have anxiety. I had one in person class last semester and I remember my stomach acting the same everytime I went.

I don’t know if it’s the fear of not being able to go once I leave my house or my classes or what it is but it needs to end abs I’m unsure how to get it to stop. I had a 4.0 last semester but now since I can’t focus or pay attention in class, I haven’t received over a damn 50% on any quizzes Bc I’m not paying attention in class Bc I’m focusing on my stomach.

Does anyone have advice or something that may help. I’ve heard about IBS but I’m unsure. Help