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I'm 18 years old and have graduated grade 12 but have decided to return this year to take 2 more courses that i wanted. I also have IBS-D and i know how it feels to be afraid to go to school. My symptoms aren't as serious because i've been on this diet for awhile but i still often have attacks. Usually if i have problems with my stomach (eg.diarrhea) it's usually in the morning unless i eat something wrong in the middle of the day. To still be able to make it to school i always get up 2 hours early which leaves time to sit in the bathroom for awhile if needed and if i have problems then gives a bit of time for the immodium to take effect. Also on days that i have tests or something that is stressful i'll take the immodium just to be safe. That's too bad that the teachers aren't being fully supportive, my advice is just to keep trying and talking to them. If it takes him an extra year to finish highschool then maybe thats what needs to happen. To reduce my stress levels in grade 12 i didn't take a full course load because if i was constantly having attacks from the stress then i wouldn't being getting much work done anyways. It was definitely worth coming back for one more year. Life shouldn't have to be rushed. Hopefully he starts to feel better soon and he's not alone!

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