Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: help...starting to take immodium again!

I think what you're feeling with regard to fear of an IBS attack prompting an IBS attack is perfectly normal. It's certainly what I feel. And I really don't think there's anything wrong with using Imodium to give you a little psychological help in situations where you are nervous about your IBS.

Even when I eat perfectly safely, I can still worry myself into an IBS attack by being afraid of one. Yes, I know I "should" be okay but I also know there's a chance I won't be and if that means I need Imodium to get me out and about instead of sitting at home, I'll take it. As I've had more good experiences going places and doing things, I've been less anxious about doing more and going further.

Here's a post I did quite a while back - it might sound familiar to you.

As for the hypno, it is a long-term committment. I started it, got very close to finishing it, had some non-IBS health issues, and abandoned it. I do feel like it was helping with the "vicious cycle" anxiety and I do plan to go back to it. But if you can't set the time aside every day then there isn't much point in buying them. I listened when I went to bed so maybe that would work for you.

HTH. I'm glad you made it through your weekend and I hope you enjoyed yourself, too.

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