Re: We still don't know what causes it, do we?
08/02/05 11:17 AM
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DanaNoel
Reged: 04/06/04
Posts: 144
Loc: Houston, Texas
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Hi Anthem,
I can completely relate to your catastrophying the situation. When I am stable, I can be so strong mentally and view my IBS as an inconvenience, but not something that I want to run my life. I think about how (and this is only my opinion) IBS is a part of my life because God wants to teach me something, or wants to bring out a part of my person that needs to be exposed, or wants me to gain strength etc... I can be so clear and calm about this disease UNTIL......................
I have the dreaded attack.
then all of the above goes out the window, and I visit the ugly world of "why me". I have gotten a bit better about it though. I have a few mantras that I repeat to myself. The main one being "this will pass as it always does and I will feel better soon". It is just so hard to feel positive when your body is so out of control and nothing you do seems to help. It's really scarey. Just keep telling yourself that it will get better. Your diet is better so your attacks will be few and far between. Also, know that sometimes we have attacks out of the blue, despite our best efforts at diet, etc... Unfortunately, it just happens.
Just know that you will get better and that you have friends here that you can come to anytime for hugs and encouraging words.
Hang in there!!!
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Dana
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