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Hello,

I have never posted here before however, I have been reading and checking into the forums for about a month now. Not sure if this is the right place to post this�. I was diagnosed with IBS-D about 4 years ago after a quick "finger" exam from my doctor along with answering a bunch of questions and discussing my symptoms.

I have a question for the masses out there so here goes. Is it possible to have strictly anxiety related IBS? My digestion is pretty much normal on a day-to-day basis. That is until I am put into situations that make my anxiety level go up. Getting together for a dinner party at my wife's bosses house, going on vacation to visit family friends, meeting acquaintances for dinner and the morning of a scuba diving day, are just a few examples of situations that will send me spiraling into an IBS attack. I have learned to deal with theses situations by always carrying at least two Imodium tablets with me and taking them at the first sign of an attack or even the night before for scuba diving days. I find I'll have problems if I eat lots of greasy foods, but don't a lot of people without IBS as well?

I bought the IBS Hypno cds and am on day 22 now so, I am hoping they will help because for me it seems to be mostly mental. I also purchased both of Heather's books and am reading them now. Peppermint tea has also become a staple drink for me durning the day. If anyone has any suggestions to help me out I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Jay

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