Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: How do I find the way through? Help

NanciW,

I am so sorry to hear that you're not feeling well physically and emotionally. It sounds like you were stable for a quite awhile and now something has changed up for you. Without knowing too many details of what's happening one of the best places to start is to get really clear that it's your IBS and not something more serious. So, it's best to always get checked out by your physician to rule out anything else more serious.

If it does turn out to be your IBS, it could be that something triggered your gut into an agitated state again. I've been IBS stable for 3 years now but stable to me means that if I'm mindful of my eating choices 100% of the time I still can have the occasional flare-up. I have accepted that in my case my IBS condition is here to stay, it's part of who I am, I have learned to "be with" it in all it's stages stable or not.

Of course one can feel such despair when it rears it's ugly head especially when we thought we had it under control. You are not alone. Please utilize this board for support that may help and comfort you. We are so here for you! Before you make any big career decisions find a place to get calm and with that you will have clarity as what your next step will be. Holding good thoughts for you.

~Alicia

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