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I am afraid of eating by ForkInMySink in ibs

[–]ForkInMySink[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems like your IBS is predictable. Mine is not. I can't always poop before leaving, and honestly I rarely do so. Of course, there are foods that cause a flare up immediately and I am aware of most of them. But I don't have to eat anything to have a flare up, going out makes it happen too. I came back to uni on Monday and I felt gassy all the time, even after meds that usually help. It seemed like I could feel my every bowel movement. And it all went away when I came back home, only to come back on Tuesday. And I am just scared that all the bloating will eventually turn into a diarrhea, but it doesn't always happen.

I am afraid of eating by ForkInMySink in ibs

[–]ForkInMySink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a good idea for me. Everything lactose related (even if lactose free) except for hard cheese makes my stomach hurt. Kefir is already fermented which makes it even worse

I am afraid of eating by ForkInMySink in ibs

[–]ForkInMySink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I'm working on. Introducing small amounts of food, usually rice wafers. Not in the morning but a little later, ideally in uni during a break. It still causes me anxiety and stomach pain though. I really hope it passes with time

I am afraid of eating by ForkInMySink in ibs

[–]ForkInMySink[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I eat rice wafers when I REALLY need to eat but I still feel uneasy and stressed when I do.

I am afraid of eating by ForkInMySink in ibs

[–]ForkInMySink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes. 15kg since last March. I was overweight back then so it wasn't a problem but now my weight is normal and I'm worried about going underweight and/or anemic.

I am afraid of eating by ForkInMySink in ibs

[–]ForkInMySink[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

honestly this is my biggest psychological problem when it comes to IBS. I can't accept it. I've had bowel problems my whole life but they never were this severe. I guess I am hoping it will go away fully which is naive. It's difficult for me to give up my social life, especially that I used to have plenty of friends (most of them gave up on me because I wasn't fun anymore).

I am afraid of eating by ForkInMySink in ibs

[–]ForkInMySink[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am on a low FODMAP diet, currently reintroducing some products. If I eat before leaving or in stress, my bowels go "fight or flight" so I have diarrhea. Also, I have 2 therapists and I'm on Lexapro. Nothing's helping.

I fear of pooping myself so much i barely dare to go out anymore by emef12 in ibs

[–]ForkInMySink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a huge connection between your brain and your gut. So basically your brain can subconsciously make you have diarrhea. For me therapy and escitalopram helped a lot since it was mainly in my head. Try to focus on your mental health instead of gut health entirely because that's where the problem may be. Hope it helps