Hey guys
Let me preface this by saying that I have large amounts of anxiety, which I think is a significant part of my IBS
So I'm 18, and haven't visited my family upstate for around a year. My mother has been trying to get me to go, so I finally agreed to go three hours upstate for 2 nights. She agreed to pack a ton of food, so that food wouldnt be a worry
Well, I've been eating the kind of food I always eat, but my IBS is still spiking, and I have ridiculous amounts of anxiety
I think it has to do with a change in my surroundings. I'm so used to being safe and protected at home, that I don't feel comfortable eating or living so far away from it. Also, I like a lot of alone time, and being with family all day is really hard for me.
So, my IBS has been acting up as a result. Yesterday I felt bloated and constipated, which rarely happens. It feels like my digestion decided to shut off because I was in such unfamiliar territory
The reason I'm thinking about this is because I'm going off to college in 6 weeks. I think within a few weeks, I'll be used to my dorm, be able to relax, and become normalized. However, I'm really worried about the sudden change
Does anybody have any ideas of ways to cope with this? I've gotten really good at controlling my diet, but not so good at coping with other facts that affect IBS
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