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Hey All. I'm slowly working into the IBS diet but pretty overwhelmed... Feeling pretty alone in the whole thing and hunting down food and ingredients is nearly impossible where I am. For some reason it's just not a vegetarian or special foods friendly town... I'm terrified of any fiber so taking something regularly is really daunting for some reason. I've had IBS my whole life and sometimes wonder if I can deal, although recently flare ups have worsened to a point where my husband and I are both at wits end. I'm miserable and making him miserable...

I suppose that was a rant... Is/was EVERYONE overwhelmed at the start of the diet change or lifestyle change to help cope with IBS? Crap I think even my freaking out about changing my life to cope is making my flare ups more often and worse than ever. I have ADD so planning my kitchen to have items in it alone is tough or planning meals etc...feels like I'm trying to move a mountain. Any supportive comments or ideas about how to make a transition less daunting?

Thanks in advance.

Sara

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