Hi Sharon,
Thanks so much for sharing with me. Believe me, I've hit my all time rock bottom dealing with my IBS. I too felt frustrated, depressed, lonely, and in a dark hole all by myself. I have never been so low in my life and I thought I would never know happiness or peace again! It's been 4 years since then and this IBS journey has been one of great personal growth being with "what is" for me, being my IBS condition.
So, I guess I'm acknowledging that I've been exactly where you are and when I was there, like you, it was impossible to see gifts. All I saw were roadblocks to living life normally. I guess all I can offer is that over time I've had a perspective change but it took a couple of years for that shift to happen. That period of time was a tremendous struggle, so I hear where your coming from Sharon.
I love that you are hopeful for a chance to feel better. So "hopeful", depending on how you want to look at it, can be a gift. And because you have "hope" you can be of great service and comfort to others who are battling with their own personal challenges. That is an example of how your IBS experience may benefit the lives of others.
Heather's diet and support network is excellent and discovering this website was literally a lifesaver for me when I had nothing else. I also hold great hope for you Sharon that you will begin to find your way to feeling better. You can do this!
Hugs,
Alicia
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