Motivation

[Houseofpain]

Having woken up and had a couple of toilet runs (literally! ) I'm left feeling rubbish and not wanting to do anything. What motivates you out of these feelings ? What inspires you to get on with your day/ or try and do the things you like ? I mostly, surrender to the pain I'm in ( I have other issues too) even though I know I'm aware of what I could be doing and trying to force myself out, it's difficult.

[Linley]

My own personal motivation is that there are other IBS sufferers worse off than me(and I wish I could way a magic wand) so I get myself up, washed and dressed and take Imodium wait until I am a little more comfortable and carry on with my day. Its works 80% of the time. But if I get lower RIF pain with wind I have to lay down take mebeverine and wait for it to ease. I try so hard not to let IBS rule my life. I have no other issues. Wish you good luck

[Houseofpain in reply to Linley]

Thank you for the reply. It's good that you get on with things as much as possible and know when to take time out.

[lucy_7454 in reply to Houseofpain]

hi it might sound a bit strange but I suggest you get a pet , they are amazing therapy. Without my cat Lucy I don't think I would get up, they give you a purpose if you see what I mean. Also as linley says listen to your body and just lay down for an hour or so, I used to do this when I had a very bad hernia, it would pop back in, I wish you well Jo.

[Houseofpain in reply to lucy_7454]

I have got a cat! He's my best mate and I totally adore him..I totally get what you're saying.. and of course he gives me a purpose, but when I am in chronic pain I just want to stay indoors with my cat and not go out. Thank you for your kind words..