Re: Grcie
#245163 - 02/09/06 04:52 AM
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Kiwii
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I don't understand the whole penance thing. Jesus never mentioned it. Where does it come from? Also, why do you pray to Mary?
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I live in Dayton. That's quite a drive from Cleveland. I appreciate all of your comments and ideas. I am feeling better now that it has been a few days. I just needed to break down and let it out.
I have been more consistant with what I have been taking and that seems to be helping. I'm still nervous about going out to dinner tonight but I know it's not the end of the world. I would like to look forward to it like I did oh so long ago! Maybe I will feel that way by the time we are on our way. 
Anyway, I am thankful for this place and for the things that I have. I can only work harder to concentrate on the things around me to try and make my mind wander from what's going on inside me. 
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Thank you so much. That really does help. I am trying to be more consistant with what I do and how I eat.
Thanks for you comments and the support. I really do appreciate it!
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That does help a lot! I appreciate those words. It sounds like we have a lot in common.
I don't know how stable I am getting. I only feel stable when I take regulare doses of Immodium. I don't consider that stable if I am still relying on meds. Hopefully with time my body will adjust and I can go without.
Thanks again for all the support, it really appreciate it!!
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Jesus did talk about penance. Penance is more like when you ask forgiveness for your sins, are sorry for the things you've done. Before He died Christ gave his apostles the power to absolve those who ask for forgiveness, and are repentant. When people pray, perhaps it's only Catholics, they offer up their sufferings in union with Jesus' sufferings, works, joy, etc. in reparation for their sins and the sins of the world. Thus in offering up our sufferings we hope that it will lessen our time in Purgatory.
Many non-Catholics have a misconception that we are praying to Mary or to saints. We are actually asking for their intercession, (asking Mary or the saint) to pray to Jesus for us. It is kind of like when you ask a friend or a relative to pray for you, or you tell someone that you will pray for them. Since Mary and the saints are closer to Jesus, He may act quicker to come to our help. However, I wouldn't ask or tell a non-Catholic that they NEED and SHOULD pray to Mary. It's up to the individual and their beliefs.
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Have a blessed day!...Rachel
stable and sooooooo thankful!
I have IBS but it doesn't have me!
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Hi,I read your post, and I can tell you that you are not alone. I am 29 soon to be 30 this year. I have been dealing with IBS since my teenage years. It wasn't until around 19 that I found out exactly what was going on with me. However, when I was diagnoised and not really given a cure, I felt depressed and out of sorts. I felt completely lost, isolated, and the pain and terror IBS subjected to me often had me wanting to die. I just didn't feel I could live my life.
I have had a boyfriend of 10 years. It's been very rough for him dealing with my condition. Getting out the house was very difficult. My fear of becoming ill kept me close to home. I would go to work, sometimes couldn't manage that. I almost got fired from a job. It's a horrible feeling not knowing what to do. People can't seem to understand the condition unless they have it. We aren't looking for an excuse not to live our lives, but its how they treat us. I have a very strong work ethic. I feel very committed to being a productive member of society.
Well, I found Heather through my boyfriend's grandmother. It turned out she had IBS too. She stumbled over Heather's book and thought I should read it. I bought a copy of both of her books. Heather's suggestions really opened up my world. I felt better. My problem wasn't cured, but I could manage it more. The one thing her solutions could not cure was my fear and anxiety.
You don't know how many excuses I have made not to attend lunches with the ladies in the office or go out with friends because of my fear. I became a virtual hermit a year or so ago. I gained so much weight.
Well, I went to my doctor several months ago, and I said for the first time with authority. Also, I had health insurance again. I went a year or so without because my job had no benefits. I said I am terrified to leave my house. I am anxious and have panic attacks. My doctor decided to put me on a drug called Lexapro. It's used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.
Well, I have to say that although I have much trepidation about medication, this drug has been wonderous to my well being and life. I get out the house again. In fact, I get out more often. I am not anxious but calm. My IBS attacks are few and far between these days. I am feeling wonderful. I feel free.
I owe Heather a lot for her personal sacrifices to help all of us. So.......
LONG STORY... I know...
THERE is... HOPE. We are here. You aren't alone, and I say forget those people at work. What goes around, comes around. Keeping being the wonderful you. 
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Thanks Lynn! I really feel like you understand what I am going thru. Did you go to your PCP or your GI doctor to discuss your anxiety?
I appreciate you support! It really helps!
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I am new to the boards as of today... I just ordered the product on line - today! However, I do have some suggestions... believe it or not! I have just recently developed IBS - I have had colitis my whole life, but somehow, I have no symptoms of colitis anymore. Anyhow, I went through a bad break-up with my husband and it sent my GI tract into a whirlwind... and I have not recovered, but gotten worse. However, I have been fine all up until a few days ago - eating normal, drinking alcohol... now I realize that there is a problem. Anyhow, we'll see. Here are my suggestions though:
I have read a bit about tryptophan... it's an amino acid (I believe) found in some foods which essential for two main reasons - your GI Tract and your nervous system - afterall the two are so connected. So, I found out I had a tryptophan deficiency... interesting. Tryptopahn can be taken as a supplement or can be found in foods such as bananas, eggs, chicken and of course TURKEY. So, there could be a link here... I would be interested to see if by taking a supplement, you could help your symptoms of depression and your IBS...? I would talk to your health food store about this.
As for probiotics - I take one called BioK - it's fabulous! Well, it tastes gross, but it is very good for the body and the absorption of the good bacteria in your body. You can check it out at www.biokplus.com.
I hope it all works out for you... yoga can be very helpful! I am teacher, and when I used to feel sick, I would get myself to a class and allow the feeling to calm my nervous system - it was very helpful.
With understanding,
jo
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well sweetie your not alone let me say that and if u need to cry on someones shoulder I have a soft one for ya. As for Golden Corral dh loves to go there so this is what I do. Sit down get my H20 and immediatley take 2 fibercon, then I have a baked sweet potatoe or regular one no butter just s&p. Then I get a chicken thigh rottisere one peel the skin off, I also have a nice warm bun or 2 and I have a few carrots and some plain rice fills me up and is not bad.
I know how you feel somedays if I get bad, I am on the couch with heating pad on belly and trying to figure out what to take for it and what to eat. in 04 I was so sick I couldnt drink water. you can email me ANYTIME here is my email (course put it together) LOL
sparsons at coastalnet dot com
hugs
shirl
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