Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Would love everyone's input here.

I was depressed and angry like you.The more angry I got the worst my symptons got. IBS was controlling my life. It is very very important to have a positive outlook it helps your IBS. Focus of other stuff that makes you happy and doesn't involve eating. I work out and go dancing do what ever keeps your mind off of IBS. My boyfriend is great I always pick the restaurant and he eats my food too. When I cook I make us the same thing but with different ingredients. I will have a chicken burger with baked fries and he will have the double bacon cheese burger with fries. It doesn't both me because I have found alternatives. At the end of the day If you are not in pain and enjoying the company of your family and friends that is what it is all about. The good times you spend with people not what you eat. My boyfriend always tells me when you are old and grey you look back on the wonderful memories you have with people not food. He helps me see the positive side of everything. You may want to speak to a therapist it helped me. Hope this helps you.

Edited by Slymac (03/01/04 10:45 AM)

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