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Anxiety and IBS
07/16/06 11:37 AM

Digby

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I'm not sure which board to post this on, so I'll try here.
For me, anxiety is the biggest trigger for my IBS-D. I've had some success with cognitive behavior therapy and meditation in terms of getting an overall handle on my anxiety, but certain situations (like traveling) are very difficult for me. I don't want to go through life limiting myself because I can't travel without having major D episodes.

I feel like I can't control my body's reaction to stress and anxiety...my gut immediately starts spasming. Sometimes I'm not even conscious of what thought preceded it. Often it's just a matter of the situation. What czn I do???

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Anxiety and IBS
Digby
07/16/06 11:37 AM

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SaraToruno
07/18/06 06:51 PM

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AmandaM
07/16/06 01:02 PM

Anxiety is my worst enemy, too....
nuggs1968
07/16/06 12:48 PM

I may have already suggested this
hohoyumyum
07/16/06 12:15 PM

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atomic rose
07/16/06 12:12 PM

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Digby
07/16/06 12:30 PM

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LittleLisa
07/16/06 04:02 PM

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Digby
07/17/06 11:36 PM

Re: Digby
LittleLisa
07/18/06 06:32 PM

Re: Lisa
Digby
07/19/06 02:23 PM

Re: Hmmmmm
LittleLisa
07/19/06 03:22 PM

Re: Hmmmmm
Digby
07/20/06 11:22 AM

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