I think part of the anxiety comes from feeling like you won't be prepared. So I always familiarize myself with where bathrooms are when I go places. I always carry a small bottle of water in my purse because that's one of those things I need if I'm feeling sick. I also carry a little baggie full of all the pills I could need just in case AND a tin of peppermint altoids because those are just lifesavers for not feeling good! I feel a bit loony about feeling like I have to have all this all the time, but otherwise I get such anxiety if I am missing one of these components and then it's just bad news. I also like to make sure that I'm not going to be trapped somewhere and get too hot because that does not ever help me feel better if I'm not feeling well - so I make sure I can de-layer appropriately if necessary.
It is very hard to deal with the anxiety of leaving the house I think. Sometimes I feel like I'm so antisocial because I hate leaving the comfort of home, but you can't miss out on life! And sometimes I think I end up feeling better getting out instead of sitting at home and making myself think I don't feel good.
And welcome again by the way! Hope this helps a little. How have you been dealing with your IBS since you're so young and have had it for so many years already?
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Hope this helps a little. How have you been dealing with your IBS since you're so young and have had it for so many years already?
