Perhaps this is an appropriate time to 'bump' this post up. It seems so many are actually suffering in similar ways.
I have a neighbor who is in her early 50's, has IBS, won't drive any more, and rarely leaves the house unless her husband takes her to a medical appt. She admits to being constantly anxiety ridden, and has a panic attack every time she goes into a store (so she states).
Therefore, her husband does all of the grocery shopping on his way home from work, and she prepares the meals, though frets about whether or not her efforts in the kitchen will produce a gourmet meal that pleases hubby. He is diabetic and shouldn't even be eating the things he brings home, and she shouldn't be eating them either because of her IBS.
Far be it from me to say a word, as I KNOW such would be met with resistance and excuses as my neighbor thinks this is 'eating well' and 'healthy balanced' meals. Some people are just stuck and not open to learning anything new. I honestly feel sorry for her, yet I really can't help her.
IBS can really rule our lives, if we allow it. As with all things in life, education is the key. We also need a sense of willingness to stretch ourselves to try new things, and welcome new ideas. In doing so, we can find ourselves pleasantly surprised!
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Senior female, IBS-D, presently stable thanks to Heather & Staff
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