Reged: 06/01/04
Posts: 7013
Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)
Oh yeah, I've definitely been there. You MUST control it - it's one of those things that's a nasty cycle - the more anxious and fearful you are, the worse it affects your IBS symptoms, which of course just makes you more anxious! Personally, I had to go on medication for anxiety for it, but I also had other underlying anxiety-related issues, so it was necessary. Try the hypnotherapy tapes available on this site - so many people have said they're absolutely a miracle for them.
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Re: Anyone ever overwhelmed with fear?
You MUST control it - it's one of those things that's a nasty cycle - the more anxious and fearful you are, the worse it affects your IBS symptoms, which of course just makes you more anxious! Personally, I had to go on medication for anxiety for it, but I also had other underlying anxiety-related issues, so it was necessary. Try the hypnotherapy tapes available on this site - so many people have said they're absolutely a miracle for them. 
