Anxiety and sleep, Breaking the attack cycle while staying on road to recovery
#372878 - 06/26/16 08:16 AM
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MikenMike
Reged: 06/25/16
Posts: 1
Loc: Houston, Tx
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Hello I have had IBS issue since about 2008. My most recent attack seems to be more severe than ever before due to the amount of stress I was having and the main source of my problem is the constipation. Although most of those stressful issues have been resolved it left me in the mist of the worse IBS flare up I have ever experienced which led me to research more and the discovery of this sight. Oh is it a relief to find out that I am not alone I am not alone in this battle and there is a support system. This attack is lasting much longer and has taken a mental toll on me like no other due to weightless and worry and severe lost of appetite. It has caused panic attacks and anxiety that gives me problems with sleeping which led me to try natural sleep aids. The specific product that I have tried for about two days and is effective is Natural Vitality Natural Calm but it is a magnesium product and I read on this sight that heavy doses of magnesium is not always best and may cause irritation. I also recently have been suggested to use a product called mag 07 which is supposed to assist in delivering oxygen to your colon to relieve spastic actions. After reading a lot of information on here I feel that I have been headed in the wrong direction for relief. Is there a sleep/anxiety attack aid that is safe for flare up recovery or should I try to avoid them and just fight it out while sticking to the soluble intake regimen and probiotics and pure aloe vera juice were recommended are they safe?
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Hey Mike:
I have quite a bit of experience with constipation and anxiety. I actually was extremely stable on the EFI diet for 8 years...basically so good that I believed I was cured and fell off the wagon. I am re-stabilizing as we speak. With that said, I am a big fan in making life style changes rather than taking life style meds. I have tried anti-anxiety prescription meds that have had little impact. What has had a major impact is yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and working out. A book with the title the Untethered Soul may be helpful. Brian Kest's power yoga is awesome and free on youtube. I also supplement with Natural Calm when trying to stabilize but I would not recommend going above the 2 teaspoon dosage. I take less when I need to stabilize and it does help one relax for a good nights sleep. Also
I do believe that when you get constipated the body ratchets up the anxiety so once you start to become more regular it will subside. Until then I would recommend "hanging with the uncomfortableness" and not reacting emotionally.
Hang in there. I have tried many approaches and this has been the only diet and lifestyle that makes me feel great.
Good luck,
Andrew
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Hello and welcome! You may want to consider trying the IBS Audio Program for the anxiety component of your IBS. It can work along with anything else you are using to break that anxiety and attack cycle and also is known to greatly help w sleeping patterns. Many folks here have found it beneficial and there are no side effects. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, always happy to help! All the best to you in your journey to feeling better...
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My Journey and Success with the IBS Audio Program Hypnotherapy Program: www.helpforibs.com/messageboards/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=hypnotherapy&Number=224850
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