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07/10/04 12:42 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
Posts: 5918
Loc: Northwest Washington State
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SO! YOU'RE one of them there "anonymous" people we see all the time in "Who's OnLine"?! I always wonder who they are.
Anyway, glad you finally joined us! We're a wild crew. If you don't believe me, check out The Living Room! Oy.
Well, it certainly sounds like you've done quite well on your own. Congratulations! I got Heather's book first, long before I discovered these Boards, and following it wasn't difficult, but I got a LOT better once I came on Board.
I am a D person also -- AND I too have my worst problem in the mornings. Ya know, I think I finally figured it out, though. An empty tummy can trigger an attack. Since we don't eat all nite long, I think we're most vulnerable in the morning when we first get up. Ironically, that's when I'm least hungry -- I never want breakfast -- but if I don't eat, I'll get an attack. Also, I don't like to eat just before bed, and in fact I try to go at least two hours after eating before retiring. Well, by the morning when I get up, it's been 10 hours since I've had food -- way too long. So what I did this morning, when I got up at 2:00 a.m., in an effort to prevent a morning attack, I had a slice of toast (soluble fiber), then went right back to bed. When I got up at 8:00, no attack! I had a slice of toast (more soluble fiber) for breakfast around 9:00, and no problems at all. What a treat!
I admit I'm kind of forcing the toast, because I'm not hungry, but if it'll prevent an attack, it's worth it.
Now, having said all that, I think it works the same with Heather's acacia. We're supposed to take it when we first get up. Now I know why.
Yes, my morning "bouts" have played havoc with my life as well. Had to give up my job. But now, I just don't plan anything until noon. Nail appointment? Noon. Hair appointment? Noon. Meeting the girlfriend? Noon.
I just figure, hey, I'm gonna work AROUND this damn IBS thing. Ya know?
Okay, rambling over.
Welcome to the Boards! (And see what I mean? We're all crazy.)
Bev
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