This is a common problem.The more you think,the more you feel.If you THINK you will have an attack,you will. This is also one of the hardest things to change.
What Itry to do when I start thinking about IBS is to make sure I have my emergency kit available..I think through what it is Ihave to do,or go and plan accordingly.Knowing that if Ihave to go to the store that if need be,I can leave.I know where all my bathrooms are too. Then when I feel in control of where I am going,I make sure I take my Imodium and do something else to distract my brain. Counting helps anxiety.Deep breathing also. The CD's address this issue also.If you keep doing them on schedule,one day you will wake up and IBS will not be the first thing you think about. Also talking to others around you so they understand what is wrong helps.Then you don't have to feel alone. As for your 12yr old I think there is a program for kids too.Check out the Hypno Board and ask Marilyn. I can't imagine going through this as a kid.It' hard enough as a grownup. My IBS began after the birth of my second son.It was a stressful time and my IBS flares with stress I can go months and be fine and then bam it hits me. Good luck
-------------------- IBS-D since 1999...mostly stable..i do cheat too.Bad me.
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