"But I've found that sometimes, when I'm not feeling good, if I keep persistently acting like I'm okay, and keep telling myself I will be okay and start feeling better soon, and put makeup on and take pride in the way I look, it does help. Keep telling yourself you are on the right track... stay positive and optimistic... it helps."
Good advice, the brain plays a really important role in IBS symptoms and management, more so then the majority of IBSers realize.