Traumatizing Experiences
#51878 - 03/18/04 11:14 AM
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Kimm
Reged: 03/10/04
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Loc: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hello again!! Sorry to keep bugging you guys....but I was just going through my list of docs appointments coming up and found an old referral note to a psychiatrist.
My GI suggested a while ago that people who have traumatizing experiences as a child sometimes end up with IBS. He said that for many their IBS sypmtoms can be alleviated after talking about these experiences with a psychiatrist. I'm a little skeptical....and haven't made any appointment....
What do you guys think??
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It couldn't hurt anything?! Stress can make IBS worse, so if you have some old child hood trauma bottled up....
I doubt that it will "cure" your IBS though. But whats the harm in talking with someone? does you insurance pay for it or would you have to?
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It depends a lot on the person. I went to the counseling center here at my university once, but it didn't help much because I wasn't comfortable talking to her about it. Not that she wasn't pleasant and nice and wonderful, I just really horrid at trusting people....but it might be worth at least giving it a try and see how one session goes.
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Friendship is thicker than blood. ~Rent
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Your GI is right about trauma triggering IBS. Remember too there are people on the board who grew up without childhood trauma and still have IBS. If you have issues to work through it isn't a bad idea. Stress can cause real physical pain and problems. I've been through counseling myself to work through childhood issues.
I don't have time to check for you, but check the Research Library for info. about this topic. Also there was a long link discussing how our IBS started sometime last month.
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Kimm,
I've been going through counseling for five years now (I had a traumatic experience 20 years ago) and I still have IBS and my therapy is going great. So I'm not sure it's directly related to resolving traumatic experiences. But, since stress is a trigger, it can be really be beneficial to talk to someone good and let go of some of that tension. Good therapy can make a world of difference, physically and mentally.
Good luck!
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I think it's a great idea. Why don't you post in the hypnotherapy board and see what people there suggest? I'm thinking in particular of Marilyn and/or ShawnEric, both of whom are extremely knowledgeable and have super suggestions.
I belonged to a women's group back in the '70's when we were all having to deal with the Women's Movement and hubbies who were fighting it. (Don and I were very close to splitting up over it.) I got a LOT of help from that group and the psychiatrist who held it. I wouldn't hesitate a second if I found a good psychiatrist and had a referral from my doc.
You go, Girl!
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My son has been in psychiatric care for 3 years now, and it saved his life. Very suicidal and hurting himself. He finally remembered a very traumatic incident that happened from child hood, and is struggling with it, but is getting better. He also has stomach problems and anxiety issues.
I also went when I started having panic attacks and got very sick and it was quite beneficial. It is really worth a try. You do have to be comfortable with that person, in order to talk freely though. Sometimes a counselor, or Psychologist will listen to you better, as well as being in contact with the psychiatrist, for meds. Good luck, and stay strong and focused.
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I would assume that there's a link there...especially since stress can make things worse. For me, I had a really difficult childhood when it came to going to the bathroom...don't know the whole story but apparently when I was really little I got an extremely bad case of C, which resulted in my parents giving me a bunch of enemas, which resulted in horrible pain, which resulted in my not wanting to ever go to the bathroom again! I've always believe that likely contributed to all the problems I have with IBS...but so far I'm just not too keen on the idea of going and talking about it with someone...I may try that soon though since nothing else seems to be helping  And you're not bugging anyone Kimm, that's what we're here for!
Kelly
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hey there
I went to a psychiatrist about my ibs and it didn't help, but the point is, i tried it. I think with conditions like ours we should be open to trying anything that may help, or has helped others like us along the way. It won't hurt. Good luck!
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Thanks Guys!!
#52119 - 03/19/04 06:06 AM
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Kimm
Reged: 03/10/04
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Loc: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Thanks for being so supportive!! I guess I've been kinda of shying away from the whole idea cause I've got that whole "if you see a shrink that means your crazy" idea in my head...which is totally not the case. I guess it's just kind of hard to get past it sometimes....not to mention that half the time I truly believe I am insane..haha
I am definately going to make the appointment...even if it doesn't work out at least I tried!! Thanks so much for all your advice.
I'll keep you posted on how it goes!! 
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Hey Dalia--great to have you back! Hope you're feeling good!
*hugs*
Ruchir
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I say try it. Find a REALLY good therapist though. Make sure their goal is to help you with the here and now not getyting stuck in the past. Keep us posted!
Love,
Ruchie
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