Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Am I in the right place?

Hi everyone, I'm not sure if I am even posting in the correct board or on the right site(yes i did read the post for newcomers). I have IBS and severe anxiety. I am terrified right now. I was diagnosed with IBS about 2 years ago and didn't do all that much about it. In fact after a few months I went right back to my normal life.
About a month ago I started getting horrible attacks that I had not had before, have been to the doctor and am on the IBS diet. I am terrified at what my life has become. I am so afraid of an attack that I can't seem to do much of anything and ther fear only causes more problems. I can hardly eat anything but when I do it's soluble fiber(bananas, rice noodles, potatoes) or fat free chicken broth and I am still feeling like I am going out of my mind. My doctor prescribed Donnatol which I am taking when it is at it's very worst because I have a bit of a problem taking prescription medications. I avoid friends, phone calls, obligations, work and basically anything anymore. I don't know if it is the anxiety or the IBS that has me by the throat but I feel like I am losing my mind and would appreciate any advice or hearing from anyone who has had any of these problems.
Thanks! Megs*

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