I also have a aniexty disorder AND as we all know, stress does tend to affect ibs and make it more apparent.. For awhile there in Sept I was stressed right out more than anything, I was having panic attacks every day about various things.. I was getting sick much more often at that time, between 1-2 times a week (in which after being stable for 6 months was kinda sad and frustrating) in the end, once the concern was fixed and i wasn't stressing about it anymore the attacks went away again..
Anyways, more to the point, I find that right before the attack I get horrible hot flushes, sometimes it's from the pain, sometimes it's from the *oh no, I cant get ill now, I'm no where near a bathroom* type aniexty attack... However after having a full blown attack (massive pain, D, nausia, sometimes dry heaving <also from the pain>) I do find that I have chills and just can't stop shaking and I feel really weak.. I also thought it was because my system was in such shock.. but after awhile once everything settles and I have been ok for a few hours I'm good to go again, might still be tired but not shaking anymore..
For those who suffer from panic an aniexty, the IBS hypno tapes are amazing and if you are a worrier or a stress case like I am and want a bit more healing, I strongly suggest a book by Dr. David Burns called *the feeling good handbook* I'm not trying to Spam and I understand that's a bit off topic but the theory is, the less stress and panic you have, eventually the less stomach attacks you'll have.. (providing you eat properly as well, it's not a cure just a help) and it's especially good if you are the type of person that thinks *if I think the worst about a situation it will either prepare me if it happens or keep me safe* then it's definatly good..
Another theory is that it's our reactions, not actual physical causes that make us panic.. For instance, say you have mild indigestion, nothing serious, you start to worry that it's going to be IBS, you worry there isn't a bathroom around or that you can't get awaye because you are at work or if you are stuck in traffic.. You worry so much, start having a panic attack and then you do actually get sick. Thus a simple case of mild indigestion turns into this huge painful ibs attack because you got so stressed out... I know this is the way I was..
oh, and when I say *you* I do just mean a general *anyone who is currently reading this* not a critize to the actual poster or anyone else.. Sorry for being off topic.. lol
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