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Hi everyone, i am new here.Just want to introduce myself.My name is Tanya and i am 34yrs old,Married with 2 children and i live in a small town in Wisconsin.I am so happy i found this website,because i have been suffering with IBS for more than 12 yrs now.I don't know many people who have it and its very isolating and depressing that people dont understand my condition.I have been a stay at home mom for many years,so i didnt have to really try to cope with the stress of having to run to the bathroom and having coworkers wondering whats wrong with me.Now the time has come that i need to get back in the workforce and try to lead a normal life as possible.This gives me alot of anxiety and stress about how i will be able to handle it all. I am going out of town this Monday-Wednesday for all day job training and it scares me to death that my IBS will kick in and i will have the embarrassment of running to the bathroom and having everyone wonder what my problem is? I can't explain the impact that IBS has had on my life,i also have an underactive thyroid,so if the bouts of IBS dont make me physically tired, the thyroid does! At times i am very depressed by all this.My husband understands pretty much,but there are times he gets frustrated that we dont attend more parties,weddings or family reunions and have sit down meals in restaurants.Its frustrating for me too, because i just wanna be normal, you know what i mean?! Im really scared about my upcoming trip on Monday,im so scared my IBS is gonna flare up.My husband is understanding about my fears,but the rest of my family thinks im crazy.I am so stressed!!!Thanks for letting me vent, i hope to find some understanding friends here and learn some helpful tips....Tanya

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