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Why do anxious feelings create the need to go to toilet frequently?

Profile: ElaineSaysHello
ElaineSaysHello on Jul 12, 2018
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Perhaps these feelings are physiologically correlated to paranoia and activating something in our bodies to make our bladder go haywire, which forces us to use the restroom frequently. But then again, I would consult a licensed professional about these matters. Sometimes it doesn't even have to involve anxiety, but a urinary system issue which is a completely different case.
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Anonymous on Mar 18, 2016
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it does that because your scared or desperate something and when that happens you would need to go a lot more frequently.
Profile: Aquadreamer4151
Aquadreamer4151 on Apr 7, 2016
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anxiety causes our adrenaline system to kick in and this causes your body to try and excrete unnecessary fluids so it can slow down non fight or flight systems
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NamasteRiver on May 4, 2016
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Anxiety is linked to several parts of the brain and the levels of certain chemicals in the brain. When our anxiety is triggered our bodies go into fight or flight mode which initiates some changes in the body for example heart beats faster to enable more blood to get to your muscles that you might be using to run! Part of this fight or flight response is that the brain tells the body to get rid off anything unnesseccary in order to be lighter in case of fighting or flight. There is a lot more information about this on the internet if you Google anxiety and fight or flight response. I Hope that helps!
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Anonymous on May 27, 2016
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Often anxiety is caused because you are burdened about the things that you cannot control. The lack of control is difficult to handle or cope with. It creates stress and sometimes fear. Therefore, going to the bathroom is something that you can control and may offset some of the feelings and anxiety of not being in control.
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PoliteOcean on Jun 2, 2016
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Hmm... Everyone is different. Those who suffer from "anxious" feelings may all experience different feelings and symptoms. If you feel that you are going more frequently than normal or usual, perhaps talking to your family healthcare provider might be a good idea and get you the answers that you seek. Good Luck!
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Anonymous on Jun 3, 2016
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Cause it increases heart rating, so does blood pressure, so our bladder is faster to react and make us go to the toilet more frequently
Profile: hardtimesbetterlife12
hardtimesbetterlife12 on Jun 16, 2016
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Anxiety can cause muscle contractions that may press on the bladder and bowels making one feel the need to expel waiste more frequently
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Anonymous on Aug 7, 2016
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The anxious feeling create that feeling because the adrenaline and blood is travelling to the necessary parts of your body your brain thinks it needs to either fight the problem or run from it. This is the flight or flight response. :)
Profile: bokchoi
bokchoi on Sep 3, 2016
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When you're anxious, that's your body going into flight or fight response. Motor functions are prioritised over things like digestion and bladder control, which is why you might feel shaky and need to pee.
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