Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Help my husband to cope with MY IBS

Hi there!

I'm SO SORRY you're suffering...

To answer your question about books to help--get Heather's books straightaway! Eating for IBS and The First Year IBS are the titles of the books.

Go to the hypnotherapy board! Michael Mahoney, the man responsible for the hypno tapes (it's his voice you hear on the tapes), is WONDERFUL! He has a tape about IBS that explains it for family members and friends to get a deeper understanding--this really helped my husband to get a better grip on what I was dealing with so he was better able to support me! The hypno tapes are also truly amazing! Shawn Eric is the board moderator and he's VERY informative and willing to help in any way he can!

It's very difficult for people to understand things--really UNDERSTAND--unless they've experienced it themselves. I think it's wonderful that your husband is so concerned and caring and that he wants to see you happy and active again! It doesn't sound to me like he wants to give up or can't take it--he just wants you to heal! My hubby is the same way--he just hates seeing me struggle in pain!

I hope you'll keep posting! You may consider having your hubby check out this board if he wants to know more--it's quite informative and friendly!

Maybe you don't feel like going out...but maybe you can have a "special event" at home--make him a special, safe dinner and rent a favorite video! (If you're feeling up to it).

I hope you feel better soon! Keep posting!

*hugs*

Ruchie

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Formerly known as Ruchie

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