How long can stress stomach pain last? - #60435

I am really struggling with these weird stomach contractions stress seems to trigger for me. It all started a few months ago when work got hectic, and I noticed my stomach would cramp up every time I was stressed or anxious about deadlines. Like, I’d be sitting in a meeting, and suddenly, whoosh—my stomach would feel like a rollercoaster ride! I have tried some relaxation techniques, but those stomach contractions stress me out even more because I just want the pain to stop. Sometimes, it feels like my stomach is just a noisy mess, making all these growling sounds, which is super embarrassing when I'm around people. And then, there's the question of how long these stomach contractions stress last. Could it be a few hours, or is this something that just keeps hanging around? I really don’t want to keep living with this discomfort. Also, is there any way to relax stomach muscles when anxiety kicks in? Just trying to figure out if I should be worried or if there’s something natural I can do to help. Anyone got advice?