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Well said.....       02/16/06 09:54 AM Edit Reply Quote Alyson McG Reged: 05/20/05 Posts: 317 Loc: Vancouver Washington (IBS-A, but D prominant) It has been a hard road for me too. I have been bulimic almost 22 years( my daughter is almost 22, it started right after her birth). It wasn't until these boards that I realized it was probably related. I too blamed myself at first. I have gained 20 pounds since my first attack a little over a year ago and have really struggled with that. However, I have been learning to accept myself the way I am, mostly because i am fortunate enough to have a new hubby that is constantly reminding me to quit "fretting" about my weight and remindning me that feeling better far outweighs anything else. As silly as it sounds, part of it is due to some of the new advertising, particularrly Dove's new campaign. I have used that to remind myself that a few extra pounds is no big deal. I've kept repeating it until I am starting to believe it. And to be quite honest, that is when I was able to relax and become stable. I, for the most part, quit worrying about everything I put in my mouth. I do still avoid things I know are an absolute trigger for me and take Beano when I need to for certain things. I do still have my moments when it bothers me, but it's not all day, everyday anymore. I thnk what made me realize that I really had to change it(other than getting stable) was my kids. I have spent way to many years on this and missed out on being really happy! I was tired of being miserable and realized there is just so much more to life( wish I could have done this years sooner, but will NOT beat myself up for not) and I want to enjoy every minute thoroughly! I know this is not something easily realized but I am hoping that maybe one other person, if not more, will be able to do it too. Believe me, I'm not saying I'm completely cured. It will be a very long road. But I truly believe I can do it and I think that's half the battle. Sorry for rambling. Saying this "outloud" like this is a big help too. Thanks for letting me get this out. Alyson -------------------- Everything in life happens for a reason, patience will eventually tell us what that is...... Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread Anyone here take beano? AmberBoBamber 02/11/06 05:32 PM Hey Alyson and Kate... AmandaM 02/13/06 07:39 PM Re: No. of Beanos for AmandaM Wind 02/13/06 08:40 PM Re: No. of Beanos for AmandaM Draupadi 02/14/06 04:05 PM Thanks guys! -nt AmandaM 02/13/06 08:44 PM Amanda..... Alyson McG 02/13/06 07:58 PM Do you only take it when you eat veggies? Augie 02/14/06 07:21 AM How about you, Amanda and Alyson? Augie 02/15/06 06:16 AM Re: How about you, Amanda and Alyson? AmandaM 02/15/06 07:24 PM Re: Do you only take it when you eat veggies? Wind 02/14/06 11:09 AM Re: Alyson, I agree! Wind 02/13/06 08:44 PM Re: Anyone here take beano? Kree 02/12/06 10:49 AM what is Beano?? Devan 02/15/06 06:27 AM Re: what is Beano?? Johnny T. Reb 02/15/06 07:26 AM About the eating disorder Augie 02/12/06 08:51 AM Re: About the eating disorder AmberBoBamber 02/12/06 10:40 AM Re: About the eating disorder-Amber feelinggood 01/15/07 07:56 AM Re: About the eating disorder Augie 02/13/06 11:32 AM Re: About the eating disorder-Beth feelinggood 01/15/07 06:45 PM I wonder... Lynx 02/16/06 10:04 AM Re: About the eating disorder AmberBoBamber 02/13/06 01:17 PM Re: About the eating disorder bounce17 02/13/06 02:46 PM Re: About the eating disorder renee21 02/14/06 03:44 PM Well said..... Alyson McG 02/16/06 09:54 AM Allyson, not you too Augie 02/16/06 10:11 AM Yes, me too.... Alyson McG 02/16/06 10:55 AM Thank you Augie 02/16/06 12:15 PM This made me cry, Renee Augie 02/14/06 06:39 PM Re: This made me cry, Renee fishnets 02/17/06 06:50 AM Re: This made me cry, Renee Augie 02/17/06 07:04 AM Re: This made me cry, Renee feelinggood 01/15/07 06:51 PM Re: This made me cry, Renee fishnets 03/30/06 01:46 PM Beth, that was THEN & this is NOW... Wind 02/14/06 07:59 PM Re: Beth, that was THEN & this is NOW... Augie 02/15/06 06:18 AM I know, Beth... Wind 02/15/06 10:18 AM You really think so? Augie 02/15/06 10:24 AM Re: You really think so? Wind 02/15/06 06:10 PM Re: Beth, that was THEN & this is NOW... Johnny T. Reb 02/15/06 07:23 AM Thanks Bob Augie 02/15/06 10:31 AM Oh you're very welcome! Johnny T. Reb 02/16/06 07:04 AM Re: Oh you're very welcome! Augie 02/16/06 08:40 AM pfd or no pfd, that is the question Johnny T. Reb 02/16/06 11:40 AM he said the AM could be better.... Augie 02/16/06 12:13 PM Re: he said the AM could be better.... Johnny T. Reb 02/16/06 01:17 PM Actually, Bob, Buspar helps me tons! Wind 02/15/06 10:21 AM Re: Actually, Bob, Buspar helps me tons! Johnny T. Reb 02/16/06 06:36 AM I noticed the difference after about 2 or 3 months. Wind 02/16/06 02:34 PM Re: I noticed the difference after about 2 or 3 months. CindyG. 03/29/06 11:11 PM Re: I noticed the difference after about 2 or 3 months. CindyG. 03/30/06 11:52 AM Re: I noticed the difference after about 2 or 3 months. Wind 03/30/06 05:56 PM Re: Beth, Bob - Buspar has worked for my pain. lalala 02/16/06 08:30 AM thanks Maria Augie 02/16/06 08:42 AM In what way does it help you, Kate? Augie 02/15/06 10:33 AM Re: In what way does it help you, Kate? Wind 02/15/06 06:17 PM I live on it... Alyson McG 02/11/06 05:40 PM Re: I live on it... Wind 02/12/06 09:50 AM Kate, here's a website to find it even cheaper than at Costco... Alyson McG 02/12/06 10:20 AM Re: Kate, here's a website to find it even cheaper than at Costco... Wind 02/12/06 02:38 PM Re: Kate, here's a website to find it even cheaper than at Costco... Snow for Sarala 03/28/06 12:24 PM Re: Kate, here's a website to find it even cheaper than at Costco... stephfolsom 03/28/06 01:21 PM Beano and "Gas-X"/simethecone are different Wind 03/28/06 06:54 PM Re: Beano and "Gas-X"/simethecone are different stephfolsom 03/28/06 07:51 PM Re: Beano and "Gas-X"/simethecone are different Wind 03/29/06 10:07 AM Re: Beano and "Gas-X"/simethecone are different stephfolsom 03/29/06 10:10 AM Oh, I'm not laughing.... Alyson McG 02/12/06 03:08 PM Re: Oh, I'm not laughing.... Wind 02/12/06 04:39 PM I use it with brown rice and it def helps! n-t Snow for Sarala 03/28/06 12:41 PM Re: I use it with brown rice and it def helps! n-t Wind 03/28/06 06:58 PM Re: I use it with brown rice and it def helps! n-t Snow for Sarala 03/30/06 03:45 PM Re: I live on it... AmandaM 02/12/06 01:07 AM Hi Amanda.... Alyson McG 02/12/06 10:22 AM Long Side Effects of Beano Gab 02/12/06 04:01 PM I'd be worried about all that mannitol going into my digestive system-nt Augie 02/13/06 01:09 PM Ah, yes indeed there is mannitol in it! Johnny T. Reb 02/14/06 12:30 PM Bobk- what is mannitol? -nt AmandaM 02/14/06 12:44 PM Re: Bobk- what is mannitol? -nt Johnny T. Reb 02/14/06 12:50 PM It's an artificial sweetner...like sorbitol Augie 02/14/06 12:47 PM Why in the world would they do that? AmandaM 02/14/06 01:01 PM I know! Augie 02/14/06 12:33 PM Re: I know! Johnny T. Reb 02/14/06 12:53 PM I meant you, Bob...or everyone who is concerned!-nt Augie 02/14/06 12:55 PM Re: I meant you, Bob...or everyone who is concerned!-nt Johnny T. Reb 02/14/06 01:03 PM Re: I meant you, Bob...or everyone who is concerned!-nt Augie 02/14/06 01:11 PM Re: I meant you, Bob...or everyone who is concerned!-nt Johnny T. Reb 02/14/06 01:18 PM Re: Long Side Effects of Beano Johnny T. Reb 02/13/06 12:58 PM Re: Long Side Effects of Beano Wind 02/13/06 01:38 PM I'll second that Kate....nt Alyson McG 02/13/06 09:51 PM Re: Beano - liquid or tablets? help with low fructose tolerance? feelinggood 01/15/07 06:59 PM Good question!-nt Augie 02/13/06 12:12 PM

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