For as long as I can remember, I have not been able to eat anything solid when I feel stressed or upset about something until the situation has passed. The very LAST thing I want is food under such circumstances. If I force myself to eat under such circumstances, I feel sick (not necessarily trips to the bathroom, but bloated and nauseous).
Most people I know (non-IBSers) run right to the frig or pantry when they are feeling stressed or upset. Not me! Even the thought or smell of food makes me feel like I want to throw up.
Thanks for the helpful info here. I think I just made some progress in understanding some things about myself, and I can now give myself permission not to eat when my body is not cooperating, even if others insist that I MUST eat something. I'll stick with tea and broth during those times, and be the one to decide when I can resume eating solid food meals again.
I will also say that it is so very important (at least to me) to set boundaries with the people and situations that are known stressors in life. We all have stress at times, yet we need not invite more!
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Senior female, IBS-D, presently stable thanks to Heather & Staff
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