I'm not trying to dissuade you from posting if you have questions. But I am serious when I say you need to find somethings in your life outside the boards and that is fun and non-health focused!
Believe me, I know it is hard to enjoy anything when all we want is for our tummies to feel better. So, we center all our time and energy into trying to get our answers so that we can then start living life. Well, I was like that. And all that happened was a year or more of my life has gone by and all my time was spent reading GI books and trying to find answers. I have nothing else to show for that lost year or two. I will never get it back. So now I am trying to live while also trying to find some relief. I am still very constipated and still in pain every day of my life. But, at least I have my painting, walking, a job now (which I relish as it gets me out amongst people and I can try and distract myself from all the pain). It doesn't go away, but it's hard to do a job and be focused on the pain at the same time.
I have just started counseling, and I think it is helping to be able to just tell someone about how horrible and frustrated I feel.
Try reading more of the posts here. Lots of information can be found in them. Do you know how to use the search button? If not, we can explain it to you if you need some help. It's pretty easy. All the replies people are giving you are from past posts that they have pulled up by doing a search. And go take a walk today! It's good for your tummy and your mind!
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It's good for your tummy and your mind!
