I've definitely encountered this on a smaller scale, and I completely sympathize with you, as it really sucks that people can be so insensitive  . I've had to accept that people that don't have IBS (or any other chronic medical condition) will never understand. I've learned that I have to be my own advocate and always stick up for myself. At first I would feel bad when people gave me a guilt trip, but then I realized that the other people really should feel guilty for treating me with so little consideration. If I'm not comoftable going somewhere, and don't feel I'll be accomodated appropriately, I just don't go. No matter where I go, I always bring my own snacks, and I just pretty much don't eat out at all. I'll eat a baked potato at restaurant but that's it. This might be extreme to others, but it's what makes me comfortable and allows me to avoid situations such as these. I can say you are definitely not alone, and like the others have said, people that treat you this way are not true friends.
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IBS A (more D than C). Severe GERD & Hiatal Hernia as well.
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Re: IBS Story-Being Bullied and Made To Feel Like A Pre-ma-donnna...How do you deal Heather/others?
