Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: I'm new to IBS and miserable

Welcome Steffie! We are happy to have you here with us and to be of support in any way we can during this challenging time. As you can see from the responses you've received we all sympathize with the wide range of emotions you are experiencing. And as you can see, many of us have been in the place of only being able to tolerate rice and chicken.

I remember during that time for me I had lost 15 lbs in one month! I was scared and found no real support till I found this website which provided some real eating guidelines to follow. Keeping a journal of everything I ate along with my physical reactions to the food choices was KEY in helping me to learn my own unique set of body operating instructions. For so many the acacia/metamucil etc. thing works, for me it doesn't. What's important is that you learn about what works for you and documenting it helps you to discover what that is.

Regarding the deep emotions one experiences... I can't express myself strongly enough here but please, please do your very best to not let your IBS diminish the light you bring to the world. Don't allow it to take your true power away AND at the same time allow room for your sadness, frustration, anxiety, etc.

I found I made great peace with my IBS condition when I began visiting a meditation center and hearing talks about how powerful my thoughts were. You are not your less than positive thoughts you are something different. You are whole, you are not broken!

I will hold healing intentions for you Steffie as you find your way to peacefully be with your IBS.

Warmly,
Alicia

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