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I hate IBS

Well, where to start! I've lived with IBS for almost 20 years, the debilitating kind where I do find it a challenge almost every single day. As a bonus, I'm sure anxiety with the "what-ifs" brings it on even worse. Just the thought of travel brings it on.

This IBS has truly affected my life in EVERY way. I am not the same person I used to be. No longer confident, outgoing and spur of the moment kind of girl. I cringe at the idea of travelling anywhere outside of my hometown.
I'm doing the IBS Hypnotherapy by Michael Mahoney, again, 4th time.... still hoping it will bring change to my life, like it has for so many others. I am not taking anything for meds, (except Imodium for when I have to travel).

I'm hating my life right now, particularly the restrictions this IBS is playing on my life. I know I should feel fortunate that its just IBS and not something more serious, but sometimes its hard to feel that way when you feel like life is taking place and you are unable to participate in the manner you'd like to.




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I hate IBS

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Jul 06, 2010
 Help!
by: Cherise

Hellooo, i need help i have just been diagnosed with IBS, in the back of my mind for years i thought i had IBS. I just need some help on diet etc, i am going threw alot of personal stress at the moment and suffering badly with symtoms at the moment with bad bloating and constipation.
Mar 26, 2010
 Know How You Feel
by: Stella

I know how you feel, it's like your life is on hold. I've had to quit my job, early mornings were horrendous and evenings a joke, daren't eat a thing any day I worked for fear of an attack. I have IBS for four years now and it just gets worse. Sometimes I'll laugh and about it other times I cry and feels so down. However, I've decided not to let it beat me and will keep on trying to find some way to control it. Until then I'll keep on going.
Good luck to you all. x
Mar 25, 2010
 ibs is ruining my life
by: Anonymous

I feel exactly like you guys, i've got to the point where i no longer want to leave the house, i haven't been to uni in 3 weeks and fear i'll get kicked off my course...i even missed an exam today. I think it's beginning to make me depressed, somedays i don't bother getting dressed (whats the point if im afraid to go out?) I also had dreams of travelling, something i know i'm holding my partner back from doing! Not only is ibs ruining my life, it's ruining others too! I went to the docs last week but he seemed unsympathetic and refused to register my depression even though i broke down the minute i entered his room. I feel like i've got no life ahead of me at the moment and fear my partner will one day get tired of constantly staying in and leave me (i wouldn't blame him!) It's just so difficult to have a life when you get ill everytime you have to leave the house! I fear the day i leave uni and have to get a full time job, i've lost jobs in the past as i've had to call in sick at short notice.
Mar 06, 2010
 Living With IBS
by: Anonymous

I feel the same feelings as you. Everything in my life is an effort to do because of IBS. I think it started for me in my mid 20's, I'm now 37. Although I always had stomach issues since I was a child due to a very dysfunctional childhood.

I have to plan everything around what I eat and bathrooms. I also have the fear of using public restrooms, so traveling is a big issue for me. When I worked part-time evenings, I barely ate anything and had to make sure I went to the bathroom first, otherwise I would be nervous for the entire evening. I really miss out on so many activities I once enjoyed. I have two children and going to and doing their activities can be a big hassle for me.

This really is a disability and I pray someone can find a cure for it soon. It takes so much effort and anxiety to live this way. People who don't suffer from this have no clue what we go through on a daily basis. Good luck to you and all of us with this horrible problem. Thanks for sharing!!!


Feb 24, 2010
 Restrictions
by: Siān@IBS-Life

I feel very much the same as you ! I was trying to work out how long it has been since I was diagnosed with IBS, and it has been about 15 years, although I did have the symptoms for several years prior.

I wanted to travel and see the world. Now even traveling into town has to be planned to ensure there are public bathrooms where-ever I might go. It deeply depresses me that my young dreams of seeing amazing countries and meeting with different people has been squashed by IBS.

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