Travel anxiety

[IBS_Problems]

So I got a job was meant to be placed 10 min drive from me one of the reasons I chose it so now I’m having to travel 30 mins on bus and 15 on train + what ever walking time is in between and people aren’t getting how anxious this is making me. People tell me to suck it up but it isn’t that simple, what if I am ill and don’t say well what if you go and it’s fine Yh great but that isn’t the main concern

[FRreedman]

Why don't you have the journey, prior to starting work, and note all the places you can use the loo, on the way? (McDonalds, getting shops, supermarkets, cafes, doctors' surgeries, etc). That should, at least remove your main concern.

[IBS_Problems in reply to FRreedman]

Yh that’s what I’m doing haha just nerve recking I struggle to read time tables and maps between my anxiety and dyslexia it just turns into a panic and I always have to find someone to help me I will get all the details tomorrow

[Linley]

Agree with FReedman also appreciate anxiety is a big problem for most IBS sufferers but if you prepare eg, radar key, emergency kit you can do it and get to work where there will always be a loo waiting for you.

[IBS_Problems in reply to Linley]

Don’t have a radar key and can’t get one we tried when I was like 15 but Yh it doesn’t take away from the embarrassment you know

[Linley in reply to IBS_Problems]

Contact the IBS network ref radar key they are there to help

[Jasper8884 in reply to IBS_Problems]

Mobility shops sell radar keys £2.99 and fits disabled toilets. That what I do plan routes and know where toilets are. I carry nappy sacks and toilet wipes. I agree when you work it makes you panic more. I use to get up hours earlier in case my stomach played up.

[IBS_Problems in reply to Jasper8884]

Yh that’s what I do now

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[KC2906]

Oh this is me so bad I can only work from home. I had a three day conference to attend recently with two overnights in a hotel. I literally ate Imodium tablets to slow bowel movement down. I so get you. I have a fear of public toilets too as it can get messy and noisy I need total privacy to be able to go. I don’t travel unless I have to so sorry to hear your pain good luck.

[IBS_Problems in reply to KC2906]

What I normally try to do is stick to safe food for the few days before going food I know I can eat without upsetting me these r very few that upset me because mine is anxiety driven but I stay away from thing like spice, coffee ect known irritants of my stomach and the stomachs of many also keep on top of meds if you take them they will have a knock on effect take them all well Monday to Thursday Friday should have the full effects of the meds (or that’s how my brain work) I also have a CBD oil pen that I have occasionally

[IBS_Problems in reply to KC2906]

Good luck hun!

K x

[IBS_Problems]

Just an update for anyone who cares I lost that job because there wasn’t any vacancies even tho I got given the job but I got another one! It’s closer then the other one so more money less anxiety how did something go so wrong to so right

[Hidden in reply to IBS_Problems]

Hope you are happy in your new job and they are treating you well.

[IBS_Problems in reply to Hidden]

Yh me too I’m not quite sure what it is but it’s more money then I was getting so I’m not complaining

K x

[Hidden in reply to IBS_Problems]

When do you start? x

[IBS_Problems in reply to Hidden]

2nd of October I’m really excited but got a lot to do before

[Hidden in reply to IBS_Problems]

Good luck

[IBS_Problems in reply to Hidden]

Thank you