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Linz had another good point - the heat (and humidity, if that's a problem in your area) can really mess with your system. I have a feeling that's what's destabilized me - I've been back in almost full-fledged attack mode since the start of summer.

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I'm going to start my story by addressing this point. I've been the same way for the past month or so! After not having a single full-fledged attack for over a year and a half, I've started having them at least once every couple of weeks again. I had been doing a great job coping during that time when my IBS was so undet control, but now that I've gone back to being an A I've been getting down about it from time to time, too. It's tough to know that something that's out of your control, like the heat and humidity, can wreak such havok on your body! Yes, it's very dperessing at times, and has been causing me a great deal of anxiety lately. For me, coping at times like this is about putting it all in perspective. Yesterday I started feeling sorry for myself, and then reminded myself that hundreds of people had been killed or injured that very morning in the terrorist attacks in London. Is my IBS really that big of a deal compared to something like that?? No. It's things like that that bring me back to reality and force me to realize that things could be a heck of a lot worse. Plus I try to pray about it and ask God to help me cope as much as possible. Remembering that I'm not going through anything alone is also a comforting feeling. Which is also why these boards are so awesome! Knowing that so many people are going through similar things is a huge anxiety-reducer.

One more thing... the hypno CDs were a HUGE help when I first started having problems. I would highly recommend them as a coping strategy. I'm done rambling now.

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