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IBS is definitely not caused by psychological factors. However, psychological factors can influence the management of IBS. Gut directed hypnosis and cognitive therapy are known to be reasonably good IBS management tools.

A couple of general questions and some questions about your diet.

Are you IBS-C, IBS-D or IBS-A?

Do you fine grind the walnuts and almonds before you add them to oatmeal?

Do the snack pretzels contain high fructose corn syrup?

What are you eating the peanut butter with? bread?

Until you are more stable it might be wise to remove brown rice and whole wheat bread from your diet. Whole grain, particularly the bran from whole grains, are known to exacerbate IBS. Also, greens and beans are a problem for some. Again you might remove this from your diet and slowly reintroduce them when you are more stable.

Your lunch is lacking a protein such as tuna or chicken.

Good luck

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