Hawkeye, When I chose teaching, IBS wasnt even a glimmer in my eye. In retrospect, perhaps I would have chosen something else, but honestly I dont know what else I would do! Teaching has been all I've ever wanted to do. And really I do enjoy it. This is technically my first year. I taught preschool for two years after I graduated from college. I live in Cleveland, Ohio... finding an elementary teaching position is near impossible. But finally I found a first grade opening in a really bad part of Cleveland, but hey its a start right! I am getting my Praxis 3 in a month or so. That stress I am sure will just help the IBS! I just dont seem to know to get rid of the anxiety, germ-phobe, paranoia that I seem to have. No matter what I try, every day its on my mind and at times it takes over my mind. I am pretty sure my husband thinks I'm nuts! Honestly I dont blame him! Its just good to hear that I am not the only one. Hope youre feeling well.