I'll adopt you!  Especially since I can't talk to my daughter about it - so we're even! 
Again, I would be rich if I had a penny for everyone who told me "not to think about it"... you have to learn to control your behavior/thoughts. One dr. suggested behavioral therapy (which I've worked in mental health most of my life and have been in therapy as well - due to anxiety and co-dependency... stuffing my emotions, etc...). She said you have to "confront" your fears and her example was a fear of flying. I'm sorry, but that would be a piece of cake for us!!! I can avoid flying. But, how do you confront your fears of being sick all the time??? Sure, you try to think of other things, but you've got this pain going on or you're running to the bathroom or wishing you could! 
My husband is wonderful and in 43 years has never once tried to tell me to "get over it" or "it's all in your head" and tries his best to understand. He even says he doesn't understand how a person could suffer so much, so long and says he wishes he could take my place - so, I know I am blessed and loved. However, I always tell him to take back the last statement - I sure couldn't deal with him (never sick) having anxiety and IBS!
So, any support or comfort or even validation I can offer - I am here!
{{Hugs}} & Hopes for Better Days - they are on the way - I promise!
Dorothy
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