work ibs and anxiety

[sandybeach12066]

I don't know how iam suppose to work when iam having a flare up? sometimes wish I could go out on permenant disability. missing lots of work , employer does not understand.

[crazy-daisy]

Hi! I understand how you feel. I do not work now (because of my ibs) but I am nearly 56 so people seem to think its my choice and I am lucky not to have to financially. I would love to work but I don't know how I could be reliable anymore with my ibs. I do voluntary work a couple of times a week but only for a short stint each time. I don't know if you could have a proper talk with your employer and try and make them understand what its really like trying to cope with this condition or maybe you've already done that. I'm sure it would be very different if he/she had it themselves! Sorry can't be of more help.

[sandybeach12066 in reply to crazy-daisy]

I am 55 I don't make a lot of money and have barely a retirement iam also single . thank you , wish I could hit the lottery.

[fatmama48 in reply to sandybeach12066]

This stress probably contributes to your IBS flares. I know for sure it does mine. Hang in there.

[Linley]

Contact the IBS network regards employment law and confirmed IBS.

Understand where your coming from most IBS sufferers tend to be anxious(me included) but I think your anxiety is predominant. Wish you well and hope with the right help you get it under control

[sandybeach12066 in reply to Linley]

do you mean this ibs network? whom do I talk to?

[Linley in reply to sandybeach12066]

yes connected to site if you go on to the website there will be a phone number-good luck

[fatmama48]

I can totally associate with your concerns. I felt I had to leave my last job, dealing with the public/as sales clerk because of unexpected flareups from IBS. My employer was very kind enough to lay me off so I could collect e.i. But here I am now three years later, broke, no savings or retirement funds and 67. P.S also divorced. Stress is my biggest cause of my flare ups.

[sandybeach12066 in reply to fatmama48]

iam so sorry... I would be in the same position, you cannot collect disability?