Stress triggers destroying my life.

[Yikes_what_a_load_of]

How do I manage getting out and about when I’m so anxious of symptoms/incidents?

Only coffee and alcohol seem to trigger, and been on the low Fodmap for a few days just in case. It’s more about stress when I leave the house that’s completely destroying my life.

I feel totally helpless.

[huggit]

Hi I am the same because of the randomness of symptoms I take Imodium most days. Don’t want to but have to or the nerves get the better of me. But then I get blocked up so it’s a no win situation.

[Yikes_what_a_load_of in reply to huggit]

I also take Imodium for some respite so I can work. Last week some trigger made it through the ‘defence’ I’d created and caused damage resulting in bleeding, pain and awful diarrhoea. I tried going out but just ended up panicking and crying my eyes out in public. I’m so low at the moment.

[huggit in reply to Yikes_what_a_load_of]

You are not alone ! I would love to just be normal even for just a week.it makes you stressed and on high alert always. I do take Bach remedies to calm me down as well.

[Yikes_what_a_load_of in reply to huggit]

Thanks for replying. Just knowing that I’m not alone has gone a long way tonight. 👍🏻

[huggit in reply to Yikes_what_a_load_of]

Good! It helps me too I just live day by day with Imodium by my side. I hope there is never a shortage 😌

[Yikes_what_a_load_of in reply to huggit]

Amen to that! I exist on entire trays of instants. Trying to dial it down so I don’t have to experience another incident. Good luck for tomorrow 🍀🐒

[BabsyWabsy in reply to huggit]

Loperamide is the generic equivalent of Loperamide. If it works for you it is a lot cheaper.

[Yikes_what_a_load_of in reply to BabsyWabsy]

Thanks. I have other chronic health conditions which entitle me to ‘free’ scripts. I’ve tried the Loperamide capsules and they’re not as effective/difficult to manage in a community setting when I’m working.

[BabsyWabsy in reply to Yikes_what_a_load_of]

I meant to say the generic equivalent of Immodium because it has the same active ingredient, although sub-ingredients may be slightly different. Gotta do what works for you.

[torcol]

This could be a page from my life story! I too have extreme anxiety. I was in the same place, wouldn’t leave out of fear of embarrassment. I actually had several public “episodes” over a period of years hat left me so depressed and isolated that life was just another day to get thru. I finally came to the realization that I was born anxious. Had anxiety my whole childhood and adult life. I refused any type of medication due to medical anxiety ( of course) and one day I had a eureka moment! I was like “I caused this, only I can fix this”. I absolutely know in my heart that the nasty gut wrenching panic, nerves, stress of anxiety that I put myself thru for so long caused my IBS. The body has to respond in some way when you continuously put it thru such turmoil. I decided that no matter what happens, no matter when or where I am going to live again. I know that for me mornings are the worst, I eat and give myself one hour. I know I will go at least three times after the first food I ingest after getting up. If I don’t have time or am running late I will not eat, period because the time does not matter. It’s that first food of my day no matter what time. I stopped being concerned about “what if” and whom might notice or see me or what if I have an accident etc.... I realized that the only one that mattered was me! I don’t know what took me soooo long to come to terms with myself but I’m there and I feel ninety percent better. I still see bad days, have bathroom rushes, get bloated, stomach pain but hey who doesn’t have bad days? I sure hope that you can break thru the barriers and do the things that make you happy. I’ve been in your shoes and there are sunny days ahead. I have never tried a fodmap diet or restricted what I eat so I don’t know if that may be of help to you and others? I made a mental lifestyle change and it literally changed my life. I can deal with the physical side of IBS, explosive, urgent diarrhea and all. How I react to it is what I can control. I hope this may be of any help to you and sure wish you good days to come.

[JMcNamara]

Lord, we all deal with the debilitating effects of IBS-D or C. Several items I use that have been helpful are peppermint oil capsules and soluble fiber (not insoluble fiber). For the anxiety I am using Medical Marijuana, 4 to 1 CBD to THC. Some relief.

Josie

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