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I did have that happen to me in the middle of the mall. I was thankful my mom was with me to take care of my girls so I could use the restroom but it was to late. I don't know if anyone noticed it was in the winter and I had a long coat on. (I will not wear anything but a long coat now.)Panic attacks started after that. I have a fear of being in the car and having a ooops! The panic attacks happen in the car so I keep my medication on my lap for safety.
As far as work goes. I am a waitress and there are only two stalls in the whole place. My co-workers know about my condition so all I have to say is I gotta go and they are there to watch my section and will take care of my customers BIG FEAR! what if the stalls are taken?
This condition is a factor in everything I do. I had finally built up confidence to go to stores as long as I knew were the restrooms were. When the mall accident happened it shot my confidence and I am starting from scratch and it has been almost a yr since it happened and am still struggling with it. I would suggest also the back up plan method. If others know what you are going through then they can help you. I take a imodium everyday before work and also a gasx.
I hope this will help to know you are not alone. It is very frustrating to think that this condition controls your life and you don't. Good Luck! Fembeth
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I am not teaching at present, but I did teach Austic children for ten years. Of course my IBS was no where near as bad as it is now.
I am the Administrative Administrator for the Chair of the University of California San Francisco. Since I work at a hospital you would think that I would be able to cope better - wrong!!!!!
There is no understanding of IBS in this area and I am considered "a very nervous and anxious person". When I have to meet with the GI docs, they are very understanding of my digestive problems but have no solutions.
Like you, I lived in fear for quite some time. I was walking through the hospital one day and thought I had to pass gas; I stepped in a corner where no one could see or hear me to let it pass. It was not gas but diarrhea. I panicked, ran to the bathroom took off my underwear and washed them out then placed them outside my window to dry. Ever since then, I wear panty liners and always have extra underwear at work. I will never forget that day, I truly was a very nervous and anxious person, a classic nut case!!
I stuck to the diet, took my SFS, read this board as often as I could and it never happened again.
I know it is difficult with children, but you can do it. If you stick to the diet, take your SFS and other IBS-related meds you can become stable. We have one person on this board who has been stabled for 9 months. Just think of it 9 months, no C or D just normal stool.
That's what I am shooting for. when I get fearful or uncertain about something, I come to this board. Someone always has the answer I need.
Good luck.
Lene 
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God never promised life would be easy, but he did promise to provide a way out!
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I completely know what you mean. I find myself always thinking about where the next bathroom is. I am still in college so I make sure I know where all the restrooms are around each of my classes. I have often wondered how it will be in my classroom, however, with all the advice given here I am a little more at ease. I do know what you mean about the Immodium! I feel horrible, because I feel like I take too much of it..I am sure it can't be good for me, but I need that to fall back on!
Best of luck in your teaching experience with all the wonderful support here you will be fine!!
Amanda
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Not that I'm suggesting that you do this - but I basically ate rice all day and then tried insolubles at night. I was terrified of having an attack. What I finally did was go to my principal and explained the situation. He arranged for another teacher (the resource teacher) to relieve me at any time (I just had to duck my head in his door and he'd go monitor my class). I felt so relieved! So, if I did have an attack, it was OK. And guess what? I had less attacks because I wasn't as worried! 
I taught grade 789 and I know - you leave the room unsupervised and you're DEAD. With high school kids, I found that most classes I could trust enough to leave them for a short period of time.
Good luck, and sending you a hug.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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Hi Waverider; I am a supply teacher and supply EA. so I know how you feel, anxious?? I was too. Now when I am called in (I'm IBS/D with Proctitis Colitis), I take one immodium just in case. If I get too anxious I know I will be in trouble.(running) If I get a little crampy, I do lamaze breathing and say too myself relax, relax,relax. Good luck with the teaching, don't leave as I'm sure your students would miss you!! Take care Sue
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When the IBS is really acting up, things can get interesting. Toward the end of last year I left my fourth period class (right after lunch) several times. If kids were working quietly, I'd just give a nod to the teacher nextdoor and do "the walk" to the bathroom. A couple of times I called security to come watch my class.
I have not had such an emergency in seven weeks of school this year. Why?
1. During the first week of school, I took immodium when my stomach felt bad.
2. I keep my lunches on the safe side. I chew any veggies *very* thoroughly, and I rely on baby food fruit, applesauce, and bananas as my fruit.
3. I am on about day 90 of the hypnotherapy program, and I'm honestly starting to believe it has had a huge impact on my improvement.
If you can't get your symptoms under control, I suggest you talk to your principal about getting your prep period right after lunch next year. If my symptoms hadn't improved, that would have been my next step.
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