IBS is ruining my life
by Amelia Jane
I'm 19, used to love going out, travelling etc. I was diagnosed with IBS 2 years ago. Now I not only spend at least half my waking hours in constant pain, my IBS has also caused me to become agoraphobic, depressed and anxious. I have not gone more than 25 yards from my front door for a week and I have spent the last 2 hours in tears. My boyfriend, understanding as he is, can't be around to console me 24/7, and as it's not something I want to tell all my friends about, I spend the majority of my life in my room nursing some form of pain and trying to not eat chocolate. I have a phobia of taking unfamiliar medicine, including herbal remedies so that's no good. I also have pretty bad acid reflux. I lost my job due to being ill all the time. And the doctor says there's not really anything I can do! Fabulous. I am 19, for Gods sake. I feel like I'm in my late-50s. Sorry for the moan. Having a bad day :(
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