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Yes,I have panic disorder. But havent had a panic attack in several of years. When I was 25 alot of family issues came to a head. I started with IBS-C so when I read posts on here I can totally relate and feel for those whom have that struggle. Eventually, after the years passed and it was taking over my life, job, driving. So I took Paxil which helped. Then I gained some much weight and went off of it. But with my last job 4 years ago it caught up with me again. But the IBS turned into IBS-C with still some D. So my doc put me on Effexor and that helped control the anxiety. HOWEVER, I still suffer from IBS_C major cramping, gas belching. But now that I am 36 married out of that nasty job my mind is better or shall I say coping skills. I still see a therapist once a month to keep in check. She gave me cognitive therapy tapes that help chill me out and learn how to breath and get through it.

As far as the IBS I still struggle through but heather diet and Acadia have helped me the most. Go figure after the millions of test and GI, endocronlogist, internist, ect..OY!!LOL So I have heather to be thankful for this thanksgiving.If I didnt find this site and read her books I would still been bent over cramping and crying.

So I know its here to stay but its ALL ABOUT HOW I WANT TO COPE AND TAKE CONTROL OF IT NOW. tHATS WHY THEY SAY MIND OF MATTER. AND THATS WHY AD I THINK GIVE YTOU MORE STRENGTH.

I hope this helps..

Deb

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IBS-C gas, bloating and acid reflux

Babies is the plan for 2008!!Hope this IBS cooperates.

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