Yes, I can most DEFINITELY relate to this.
What a psychotherapist would most likely tell you is that you cannot control these external things, but you CAN control how you react to them emotionally. Rather than focus on what is wrong or what MIGHT happen, focus on the things in your life that are rewarding and working for you in other ways in the present. Take one day at a time and deal with whatever comes before you when it appears, and don't waste any time stressing about what MIGHT happen that most often never does. Find something to look forward to and enjoy each and every day in some way.
Many of us IBSers tend to internalize stress, and thus we get hit in the 'gut'...  ... simply because we are not aware that we are 'stuffing' all of this internally.
Exercise is good to relieve stress, such as taking a walk after dinner. A warm bath can be very relaxing as is some soft instrumental music that you enjoy listing to.
Take care of yourself and eat well according to the IBS diet. There is really nothing you can do about external pressures, though there are ways that you can de-stress yourself rather than internalize.
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Senior female, IBS-D, presently stable thanks to Heather & Staff
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