I hope things are better for you today.
This week has been stressful for me too and my IBS went haywire.
My father in law went to the hospital with heart problems,he had a major heart attack 11 years ago ,but on Tuesday he went into cardiac arrest .His heart stopped for a few minutes but luckily began to beat again.He is still in critical but stable condition...does that even make sense??
We are also leaving on Monday for a 10 day trip and we are flying.
So this week has been hell.
A couple of things I have figured out are these...
I need my sleep. In times of stress I need alot of sleep.Run down,worried,not eating at home or the right things and dealing with the rest of life really take their toll and for me if I haven't slept ...I am a wreck.
Eating totally safe food and very little of it. I know the less I have in my system the less chance of having to go I have.I do need to keep some food in there because I have no gallbladder and with an empty stomach,that just gives me yellow BMs.
Trying not to think about tomorrow.Just get through each hour and do not focus on what is coming up next.
DRUGS!!! yes I also have an anxiety pill I can take if i really need help...which I did this week.It makes me sleepy but it does take away alot of the stress.
i use Imodium advanced.It helps with cramps,bloating and gas also.I take em as I need them.
Yesterday I was a basket case,didn't think I was going to make it but today after some sleep and safe foods,I don't feel quite so crazy.
I hope you managed and I am so sorry about your accident that is always a great fear for everyone.
Having your safety supplies with you can help too.(clean clothes,drugs,water,snacks,toilet paper...etc).
Know that you aren't alone.It feels like it sometimes but there are so many people out there that have the same issues.
Good luck to you.
Chris
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IBS-D since 1999...mostly stable..i do cheat too.Bad me.
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