Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: anti-anxiety meds that don't cause C?

Renee, I suffer from a great deal of anxiety as well, which seems to be the primary trigger of my IBS symptoms (I, however, am IBS-D).

I have never wanted to take any medications, although I am beginning to think about it since nothing else seems to be working.

But you might consider giving Michael Mahoney's Anxiety Hypnotherapy a try. You can find a great deal of information on his IBS Audio Program 100 on these message boards. It is a hypnotherapy designed for dealing with IBS symptoms and for almost six months I had great success with it. But recently he released a version for for just anxiety.

I am halfway through the anxiety program and I cannot really say it has helped because I have been going through a lot more anxiety and stress in my life now than normal. I find concentrating on the tapes or relaxing for them impossible right now.

However, I would suggest just giving them a shot or talking it over with your therapist. It's not a hefty investment ($70-80) and many people have had success with his programs.

Good luck! And if I end up trying any anxiety medications myself I will let you know how they effect my IBS symptoms.

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