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You're not alone with your frustration!       02/05/05 12:53 PM Edit Reply Quote Digby Reged: 07/31/04 Posts: 453 I'm IBD-D and have mixed results with the diet. The bland part is fine if I'm having a particularly bad time, and watching oily foods works, but I actually feel better if I eat vegetables and whole grains...all the carbs are hard for me to digest. And angel food cake is nothing but empty calories so I won't even go there. I obsess as well and spend way too much time researching my body symptoms on the internet and in books. What helps for me is cognitive therapy, which helps to wear a new "groove" in the brain so you don't automatically go to that "what if" place all the time. There are several good books out there, like "Mind Over Mood," "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" and "Feeling Good". You might wish to join an anxiety support group; does your medical insurance cover mental health? I've found these groups very helpful. Try to take a break from the obsessing by taking a walk or somehow getting a "bigger perspective" (being outdoors does that for me). It wouldn't hurt to tell your doctor about your concerns as well. This might sound corny, but I think if you can soothe your spirit somehow, the body will follow. Good luck! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread When is time to give up?- long, but please read Augie 02/01/05 07:29 PM You're not alone with your frustration! Digby 02/05/05 12:53 PM Re: When is time to give up?- Thoughts on finding a new doctor Sand 02/05/05 09:41 AM Thanks for the suggestions Augie 02/05/05 10:05 AM Re: Thanks for the suggestions Sand 02/05/05 02:12 PM To everyone who replied Augie 02/02/05 08:22 PM No one will desert you! doubletrouble 02/02/05 09:38 PM To augie taroh73 02/02/05 01:34 PM Re: When is time to give up?- long, but please read melissam 02/02/05 11:23 AM Did the doctors diagnose you with IBS Augie 02/03/05 06:25 PM Re: When is time to give up?- long, but please read RN2 02/02/05 10:35 AM Re: When is time to give up?- long, but please read Ms. Lynn 02/02/05 09:09 AM Re: When is time to give up?- long, but please read bamagirl 02/02/05 09:05 AM I can't hear my body! Augie 02/03/05 06:34 PM Re: I can't hear my body! LittleFox 02/04/05 12:36 PM Re: I can't hear my body! sueAngell 02/04/05 10:36 AM Beth bellshel32 02/02/05 07:29 AM Were you officially diagnosed Augie 02/03/05 06:37 PM Yes... (more) bellshel32 02/04/05 07:42 AM Re: When is time to give up?- long, but please read Angela E. 02/02/05 06:46 AM Thank you for your prayers Angela Augie 02/03/05 06:50 PM Re: Thank you for your prayers Angela LittleFox 02/04/05 12:48 PM LittleFox-confused Augie 02/04/05 06:51 PM Re: Thank you for your prayers Angela Angela E. 02/04/05 06:04 AM Thanks for your words, Angela Augie 02/04/05 07:01 PM Re: When is time to give up?- long, but please read sueAngell 02/02/05 06:20 AM I second this advice.... atomic rose 02/02/05 08:39 AM Oh, Casey Augie 02/03/05 07:48 PM ps Augie 02/04/05 04:47 AM Beth.... atomic rose 02/03/05 09:22 PM Re: I second Casey - well said! -nt- Yoda (formerly Hans) 02/02/05 12:09 PM Beth, I really feel for you and I'm addicted too. doubletrouble 02/01/05 07:37 PM We are two peas in a pod Augie 02/03/05 07:53 PM Re: We are two peas in a pod doubletrouble 02/04/05 12:49 AM

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