Here I am 61 yrs. old.
Still haven't learned how to stop anxiety, and depression--There for my name:
This is my angel Natasha!
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Simple answer: YES. I have had IBS all my life. I won't go out to eat unless the place is within 10 mins. of my house. As to peeing: I have chronic uretheral syndrome, or IC. Bathrooms are a number one priority with me. I will not stay in a hotel with more than 2 people in a room unless there are 2 bathrooms. Esp. since, both my daughter and son have IBS also. When we were looking for a house, first was it had to have 2 bathrooms, with the ability to build a 3rd if we had kids.
Bek
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| Posts: 226 | Location: Salt Lake City, UT | Registered: November 12, 2006 |  |
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Hi Kimberley, Have any of you heard of Habba Syndrome? After having these symptoms for 5 years and wondering which came first, the diarrhea or the anxiety, I read on the IBS website about Dr. Habba and the discovery he made. (is that a run-on sentence?). anyway, apparently in some people the gall bladder isn't working well, and the food is dumped into the colon without being mixed with bile. I am taking cholestyramine (brand name Questran), and it has made a HUGE difference. If you have diarrhea after eating, and mostly in the morning, you need to see your doctor about this. I used to have to do the get-up early and go 5 times thing too. Now it happens very rarely, and my symptoms are much reduced. I am still trying to get over the anxiety, but I'm working on it. Just knowing this stuff works takes a lot of the load off. Hope this helps. This disorder sucks. Joan T quote: Originally posted by Kimberley:
I CAN TOTALLY RELATE!!!!! I have dealt with this problem since being in high school. It has kept me from presuing any kind of career. I did a 10 month college course which was difficult. I'd wake up 3 hours before school so I could go to the bathroom like 5 times before leaving and hoping that I wouldn't have to go in the middle of class. I would take imodium if it got really bad but then after like 2 days of not going to the bathroom it would be just as bad again. It's not healthy to be constantly taking those kinds of meds. I can't control it at all I get too stressed out about it. Can anyone offer me some help. Who has done this program and have you found it useful, especially with something like this? Thanks
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| Posts: 13 | Location: Boise, ID | Registered: November 16, 2006 | |
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So many times I've lost count. I have gone from wanting to kill myself (literally) to thinking I'm totally psycho. I still can't figure out if it's all in my head or if it's a medical issue. I had an accident at work 5 years ago that started this whole thing. Totally embarrrassing. I had to run out of the office in wet pants (after rinsing them in the sink) in January (freezing). After that I couldn't drive with anyone in the car. If someone stopped me to talk at work, I would have to walk away. I felt trapped. I couldn't sit for 2 seconds with someone else (in a meeting, etc). It was so debilitating. At first I thought it was anxiety from the incident, but then I had an accident (came out of nowhere) once again on the way to my mother-in-law's funeral. I was not anxious at all at the time, and BLAM, I couldn't get my clothes off fast enough, and had to throw away my underwear, sox, etc. No warning at all. The same thing happened again about 2 years later, when I was getting in the car to go to work. I was all by myself, no social pressure, and couldn't get my pants off quick enough, and had to clean myself up and wash my clothes, and I was late to work. What caused this???? I wasn't even thinking about it. That's what's so confusing. There wasn't any anxiety involved here. That's when I found out about Questran, which has really helped. But still, to this day, every once in a while, I can make myself get diarrhea (especially when I'm shopping, Home Depot seems to trigger it), just by thinking about not being able to get to a bathroom soon enough. I'm so sick to death of this, I could really die. I'm working on it, but I'm still really confused. Good luck with all this... quote: Originally posted by bella123: hey everyone, wow it really is comforting when i read other people's post just to know and feel that i am not the only one in the world like this. I mean i don't wish this on anyone but it's just comforting to know i'm not the only one, u know. well yesterday was a mixed day for me, the whole day i was doing so damn good i went and faced so many fears. then later on i decided to go to Walmart and on my way there oh my gosh i had such an anxiety attack and i was dying to go to the bathroom. As i walked to the store i seriously thought i was gonna crap myself right there in front of everyone and not make it or start going crazy or embarrase myself in front of everyone. it was just a combo of anxiety and having to go #2 heck #1 at that point too lol. by the time i got to the bathroom and went i was fine, i mean my anxiety had lowered and my stomach was better cuz i finally went. and the car ride was like 5 minutes can u believe in 5 minutes my stomach got like that sheesh. before i left my house i couldn't go to the bathroom and then 5 min later i felt so damn uncomfortable i thought i was gonna die. anyway i'm proud of myself because considering everything i did really well. it just got me upset and depressed yesterday afterwards until i fell asleep and this morning i was fine. i'm going to be extra nice and careful with myself i'm not going to puch too much. like today i told myself to take a damn break and just relax do nothing that scares u too much u know cuz sometimes u just wanna be happy and forget everything and sometimes that's all u need. anyway just wanted to share that experience with everyone. Has anyone ever had that feeling of needing to go to the bathroom so badly that you phsyically feel so uncomfortable and ur anxiety gets really bad? cuz that's how i felt yesterday. does anyone have any ideas on how to prevent or deal with that? Thanks to all who have posted and i wish u guys the best 
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| Posts: 13 | Location: Boise, ID | Registered: November 16, 2006 | |
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haha, it's funny to see all these people with this problem. This is my main problem as well, and I am almost positive it is a result of anxiety. I recently had a 3 week break from school and had no IBS whatsoever. I returned to school and also wake up extremely early and go to the bathroom as many times as possible so that i wont have to leave class.
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Hi Everyone
This is soo crazy. I had not heard of anyone else also have these "bathroom problems" before today. Trying to date is the worst while dealing with this. I think about the bathroom all day long... it is so strange.
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Hi Guys!
It is simply amazing to see people being open and honest about this "bathroom problem." I'm sure, like me, we all thought we were the only ones on the planet who dealt with this. I had bowel problems for many years and then finally had to have a bowel resection about 3 years ago. No, I didn't need a "bag" but removing so much intestine left me with chronic diarrhea. I just don't have enough intestine left to process food normally. Like you folks, my whole life suddenly revolved around being near a bathroom - preferably one that wasn't near other people. How embarrassing!! And, yes, it affects travel plans, eating out, social life, work, energy levels, nutritional status, etc. I wonder who could really understand me or put up with me and my "problem"?!! It makes me want to hide even more. I've tried Questran, Immodium, and other meds without much success. Can anyone relate to this? Let me know. I feel it's almost hopeless since the problem was surgically induced...
AnnaMary
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Back to work!!!
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quote: Originally posted by darren:
this is my most pressing issue with anxiety. i can handle the other physical symptoms but this
fear of embarrassment over bathroom issues is difficult.
i am mostly affected during meetings, traveling and social events. the program is helping , especially the relaxation and positive self talk
talking with others about this sensitive issue is reaaly helpful
darren and others. I experience sporadic bouts with ibs. My father has for many years. Never knew why though. I will say that drinking coke or eating chocaolate is definately a no no for me esp after dinner. May as well stay on the porcelain goddess till I'm done cause it will happen!!! sorry so descriptive but it is what it is. ANXIETY and STIMULANTS THAT CAUSE ANXIETY!!!KJK |
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| Posts: 282 | Location: michigan | Registered: January 13, 2007 | |
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Hi everyone I can't believe there have been 43 replies and 2100 views since I posted this on here almost a year ago. I just want to say I am so proud of everyone coming together and just talking about this and sharing their stories. When I first posted this up I felt like I was the only one in the world that thought like me. And it comforts me and i'm sure you as well to know that hey we are not the only one who has this problem or who think this way. There are others in this world like us, we are not alone and sometimes that helps. You would be suprised at how many people u are around everday whether at work or out somewhere that have the same problem as us. Just this week at work I ended up telling a coworker about my ibs and she's like oh man me too, see what I mean lol. It's wierd but made me feel better. Not that anyone is suffering, i don't want anyone to suffer, i just meant that you have people to relate to, that understand you, that understand y sometimes ur sad, or pissed off, or frustrated because of how ibs and anxiety affects our lives on a daily basis. Well I wanted to say to everyone who viewed this post or responded, THANK YOU. I believe that us talking on here helps us emotionally, it comforts us and helps one another. So thank you everyone for your responses, I'm so proud of ourselves God bless. |
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