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Im traveling for the first time in a year to visit some college friends and Im getting more anxious than i thought i would be. Last time i visited them (1 year ago) i had a flare and tried to hide it from them (they don't know i have IBS, I dont think they would understand what it is, and i would be fairly embarassed..only my fam, bf, and best friend know) but they just thought i was getting the flu or something. I've been feeling pretty good the last couple of months until this morning (probably b/c of stress from work and this trip and worrying about what i'll be eating there). My docotor prescribed me some xanax for the flight which im a little hesitant about taking, I've never taken xanax. Anyone here have?
I guess Im just looking for support. What do you do when you have to travel or aren't feeling the most confident?
I plan on taking with me some of my safety stuff (peppermint pills, snack bars, fiber pills-easier to travel with than Acacia).
Thanks

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IBS-D since 2008, female in her 20s

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