I hope you post again soon. I'm concerned about how you're doing. I know IBS is so much harder when you're younger. When you're sick so much that nothing seems worthwhile. You are letting the condition control your life. I know there's only so much we can do with diet and other factors. However, one big area that we can work on is stress and trying to keep a positive attitude. Try to continue to follow the diet. I've been doing this diet for about 3-4 months now. Still no where stable, but some days are clearly better than others.
Last week, my brother (who is only 45) had two strokes. I had to drive hours up to see him (they were on vacation) and then hours driving my mom back to where they were staying, followed by hours the next day driving home. I can't tell you how scared I was to have a full-blown attack. I did the first day, well, not full-blown but moderately bad. And then my concern over him and my mother allowed me to push away my personal stress and I was actually pretty good. Big surprise. Part of that is the new diet, but a big part is not letting the stress overwhelm me. I actually got sick when I got home and it all hit me.
what I'm trying to say, is don't give up. It's not easy, it sucks, it's completely unfair and horrible. It can be very difficult finding things are that truly vegan (no dairy) and there are so many different sections of the grocery store for gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, vegetarian but we can have issues in so many areas there's no one place for us to look. I've had best luck in the organic section (if your grocery store has one). My first few trips to the store were long and infuriating. Just when I thought I found something, no, wait it has caisen (?). Once you get up a list of things that are safe for you and where to find them, it will get easier. You have to accept your IBS and stop fighting against it. Some of the best ways to do that is through hypnotherapy, yoga and acupunture. and if you think hypnotherapy is like when people get hypnotized on stage in Las Vegas, it's not. It's mainly a way of controlling your breathing and focusing your mind to reduce stress and help your body heal. At least try a relaxation CD. Whatever works for you, nature sounds, ocean, classical music and try listening to it as you go to sleep. It might help. At least have an open mind.
There are plenty of people that understand how you feel. Vent your anger and get it out of your system. Learn to accept your new lifestyle. It's not that bad. There are people who have to suffer through a lot worse. Be grateful you don't have Chrons. Be grateful you don't have cancer. IBS is horrible and embarassing, but you can deal with it and learn to live with it. Have faith in yourself.
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