Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | I am totally convinced, stress is the cause of IBS!!!

Normally I am not a negative personality. After the things that have happened in my life over the last several months, I am convinced that we are afflicted in the lower abdominal region from the impact of personal trauma. I am talking about the type of trauma that hits you in your heart, personal heartache, things that happen to us that we cannot control, things that just happen, or events that are caused by individuals that just dont give a darn about anyone but themselves. Events that are caused by just living life, in the world we live in we are constantly bombarded with 'stuff'. For lack of a better word at this time in the morning.

Friends, forgive me for being so heavy minded first thing in the AM. But, this is how I feel, since I have been on the boards I have been waiting for someone else to post this very idea and I dont think I have seen it. Of course, it could have been here and I might have sailed right on by it.

Every time I have had a major IBS setback, it has been right after some mind blowing, psychological tailspin so to speak.

I dont think there is a way for Me, to overcome the after effects of what I call "body shock". I have been through several year of therapy, group therapy, anti-depressants, anti-younameit!

My theory, we (IBS'rs) are the people who take it all, try to help everyone else, born with hearts as big a TEXAS! (my home, if you didnt know already, it is a huge place). Always the first person to stand up and say I'm ready, what can I do to help YOU, yep, thats right, YOU the other peron, the one who has no help, no family, no one to rely on, who doesnt know what to do, or where to go to get help. We take care of the world, we dont take the time to take care of ourselves. Thats why we are so sick all of the time.

ok, I have given everyone something to think about for today, I am taking my fil to the Oncologist today, (because I want to, and because I am the only person in the family who is not working and I have the time. I am glad to help him out). Sorry to be such a downer, but to me this is my reality.

yes, I do take PROZAC, havent taken them regularly lately, I have just had so much going on around me, that has been the last thing I have thought of. Getting back on track with that this morning.

Oh, one more thing God has really blessed me otherwise, I have a loving and healthy husband who works so very hard to keep me at home. Two healthy sons, dil's and 3 grandsons.

Thanks to Heather for this site and working so hard to help us all understand our IBS, and to everyone here who has ever listened to me, or been there to help me out in my diet. You are all so special to me, and deserve a round of applause!!! Thank you all so much !!!

Love to ya'll, and hope everyone has a bright and safe day !!!

gayla

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