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I haven't posted in a while. I haven't needed to. Have had IBS-D for a few years.
For the last month or so, I have been having "issues." Father in law has been staying with us = stressful. Job = stressful. I developed some symptoms that correlate with MS, which REALLY stresses me out. Getting this checked out. IBS flaring up like crazy lately, I guess from the stress of not knowing what is going on with my body! I had one doctor tell me that all my symptoms could be caused by stress. This would actually be a relief!
Just needed to vent. I am worried about my feelings of despair turning into something like chronic depression. I have been depressed in the past, and I know it was related to my IBS, but now I'm depressed all the time. I have even had several anxiety attacks and have developed insomnia.
Any tips on how to deal with this stress/anxiety/depression would be appreciated.
Thanks for "listening."

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