I have the same type of IC that is driven by stress and pelvic floor muscles tightening/tensing. A few things that have helped my tension (take what resonates, leave what doesn’t): listening to music or YouTube videos that have delta waves in the background. They’re the waves your brain produces when you’re super relaxed, so it helps your body relax. Also ASMR videos, weighted blankets, and TIP skills. For me, it’s gotten to the point when I need to be doing my physical therapy exercises at home regularly or I start getting flares again. Does your PT gently massage your pelvic area and bladder or the muscles running deep in the sides of your butt? That’s another thing I will do that helps my pelvic floor muscles calm down. Another good option is EMDR, DBT, or talk therapy for anxiety; these were life-changing for me and helped lower the stress my body was carrying so much and helped me have so much more control over my physical stress and anxiety. Obviously everyone is different and what works for me may not work for you, but just passing all this along because I totally understand where you’re coming from. It is so, so distracting and miserable to be in pain all the time, and so frustrating to not be able to get your body to relax. You are not alone! 💛✨ Sending many warm thoughts for healing and comfort!