Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Update on me

Hey guys,

So many of you have been a great support to me as I've gone through a particularly hellish time with IBS & anxiety of late.

I wanted to give you an update on me, 'cause I think it's just as important to share your successes as well as your struggles.

Life is moving at a much more balanced pace over the last month. I've learned how good life can be when everything is balanced properly. Prep for a particularly crazy time at work (I run an internship program) went really well - I learned TONS of lessons about how to balance work pace, stress, etc. thru this time. I love the interns that we have with us this summer, so it makes leading the team - the first time I've done this on my own - that much easier. My girls are awesome...so I'm really kicking back and ENJOYING work now. It's not just about tasks anymore, something that's been my sole focus & unhealthily so for 5 years now.

I've figured out (mostly) what I'm doing with my future too. I'll be leaving my organization after this summer, but I have great options in front of me. Again - anxiety abated because of this. And tons of peace over the decision.

I've been using the Hypno CD's for about a month now, and am on the Session 2/Session 1 combo time (switching back and forth between the two). I have noticed my appetite increasing & food consumption go up, anxiety over food go down...in fact, last week I actually had a MEAL - that's a meat, veggie AND salad with some chocolate for dessert. I was so excited!

In fact, as I head into hyper-hormonal territory now, I've been (consciously) breaking all sorts of rules - having my coffee drinks, chocolate, popcorn, etc. - and haven't suffered the immediate hell that I did before. I need to be careful, though, that it doesn't snowball into a large reaction. But it's encouraging to see the small amount of stability I've achieved. Or so I'd guess.

I'm still looking for other ways to permanently increase my appetite and keep this issue of BALANCE a central theme in my life long-term. God has been so good to me, and honored my cries to Him, as well as the gads of prayers on my behalf coming from my family and friends. I know not all of you are on the same page as me spiritually (and it's o.k.), but I'm another testimony to how God cares about ALL areas of your life, even the small stuff. Going through tough times physically (& otherwise) is so different if you have a "God-view" of circumstances. OK - I'm not a Bible-thumper. That's as close to an unsolicited testimony as you'll get from me.

Again, you guys have been great. I'll still be around, still posting, but I wanted to share the GOOD place I'm in now.

Love y'all!

~ Emily

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East Palo Alto, CA (San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley)

IBS-C, pain, nausea

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