Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Trying to eat more veggies, and having a problem...

1. You're stressed out. This causes constriction--you've got a tense gi tract/esophagus and perhaps that's why there's acid/extreme discomfort and any combination or degree/intestity of attack reactions. I get this too. If I told you how many times I've redone the "plan" due to listening to my body you'd laugh. (A lot of the time I know it's the fearful animal part of me/inner child rebellion) I don't FORCE a thing. A lot of times I can't isolate exactly what is wrong, but that really doesn't matter. It could be something completely unrelated to what is being offered to the body as sustenance. Sometimes the idea is just too intimidating or like bullying. Maybe you need some recent successes under your belt to built up a little veggie self-esteem? (Sort of the formula situation, i.e. tried, tested, retested and true?)

I know if I'm afraid or anxious, I will LOSE MY VOICE, get paralyzed with fear/stunned and just CLOSE. Honestly, I'm sure that's half the issue. Also, you've been in a fragile/delicate IBS state.

Another thing I do when I'm seized by a similar sensation is stick to a MONO-Veggie or MONO-Fruit approach. No spices or anything extreme. Just ONE thing on your plate!!! And one flavour.

I don't eat anything raw anymore. It sends me way over the top. My food is predominantly pureed, though lately, my body has been in the mood to chew (I have TMJ and sometimes anxiety makes me fear chewing so I have to spoonfeed myself). All greens are pureed.

All I can say, is just make a few notes and stick to safe foods. (Sorry, but all of the things you listed would give me a huge attack!!!) Keep it well cooked and simple and even pureed. If your body says no, than honour that. It might just mean, not now or maybe later. Often, my body wants the veggies later. There's just an "issue" happening or psychologically I'm asking for an attack.

Kate, IBS

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