Laurie - that sounds a lot like what I was going through. Three years ago, I couldn't even make it to the store 5 min. away from my house. It was horrible. The only place I felt comfortable was home. I remember I got so fed up with it and angry, that I went for a drive by myself one day and just figured what was going to happen was going to happen. And, if something happened, I'd be alone, so who cared. I was always paranoid I was going to have an attack and not make it (I'm IBS-D also). Well, that drive really helped me. Soon, I was able to start functioning somewhat normally. I still had a hard time going out anywhere, like the store, movies, etc. Now, I still have a hard time going anywhere too far or making commitments...it makes me feel trapped. But, I've been doing the hypnotherapy tapes and I can definitely tell it's working. You know how you base every decision you make to do something on how will I feel that day or will I be able to make it without going to the bathroom, etc. I always think about it especially right when I leave my house. Well, last weekend I actually was going out somewhere and I wasn't thinking about my IBS! I actually thought, "Wow! I'm not thinking about my IBS!" So, I guess technically you could say I was thinking about it.  But, it was a good thing. I've noticed reduction in my axiety, as well as just a general feeling of calm? I don't know quite how to describe that "side effect". I just feel so relaxed and laid back lately. I guess that part is the tapes. I know the anxiety is.
Have you considered doing hypnotherapy? I can see the effects already, and I'm only 1/3 of the way there. They are really great!
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