Marilyn - HelpForIBS.com Message Boards

Marilyn, I know exactly what you are referring to in this post, and I know your meaning about "taking it on board", by most people. And by the way, this IS the best post. It is what I have been saying, thinking, feeling, for a long time now. If you spelled it out here for most, your post would be attacked, for sure.

I have had IBS since I was a child, and I am on my third-go-round, and now I am having major breakthroughs.

Some would not want to hear what you refer to in this post, but don't go into great detail about, because they have it in their heads, that this can't be the truth. Well, it is.

Why could I eat a certain food one time, but not the next? Why could someone hide an ingredient on me, and I have no problems, but let it be known to me, and WHAM!...problems.

I continuously ask myself these questions. And I can tell you when IBS is not your focus, it goes away. What you focus on expands in your life, and vice versa. I see people on these boards who have been here for years, and they are still here. Why? If they are sooooo stable, why hang here, I wonder? Are they helping others, as you do, or are they staying stuck with the joys of IBS? I stop in on occasion, but mainly to read on the hypnosis or veggie board.

I feel for me, the first two rounds were working on other stuff, and not necessarily the IBS. I felt a lightness of spirit, as if a burden was lifted, after the second round. Then, as I started the third round, I found I didn't give IBS much thought. I pretty much jumped right in and ate what I enjoyed. That was part of the recovery...finding enjoyment in food again, instead of fear.

Some have all the scientific/research answers, but I don't think that is the solution. They are still here. It goes back to asking yourself the tough questions.

Some may not understand this post, but I know you will. And you really do spell it out, and I love that. Heather is lucky to have you! And thank the Heavens for Mike. He made a world of difference in my life.

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