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I agree. I've been all kinds of big talk about stopping my lexapro, but caved this morning and took another dose and called in the refill. I realized as I was yelling at the dog this morning that I was a skosh testy! That and the crying jag the other night...
I think I'm ready to go back on! Now, as to whether it helps the IBS, I can't say.... but it surely seems to benefit all the people I know (and the dog) and save them from my moods! 
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Well, you sure came to the right place, Girlfriend!
You've gotten quite a few responses, and I'm sure they're great -- people here are absolutely phenomenal! -- but I haven't read any of the responses, so if I'm repeating anything here, I apologize.
You need to do something about that stress. What kind of exercise are you doing? Yogi is supposed to be excellent (although I couldn't do it!), and if you like it, check out the yoga board here. Any kind of relaxation techniques are really good to help with that stress -- go for walks, dance, knit, whatever you can -- to relieve it.
I was in such a bad shape when I came on the boards, I did the hypnotherapy program. Wow, what a Godsend! Yes, my IBS affected my job (I had to quit) and my relationships (I lost friends over my IBS). But you know, Courtney, a door closes on you and somewhere else a window opens. You just have to be ready to climb in.
Really, I promise you, you WILL get better -- just stay with us here on the boards and read everything you can. Knowledge is power, and you'll have the power to get this under control. I promise.
Bev
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We seem to have a lot in common! I am 21 and completely new to this site! I also stress over EVERYTHING! Even when I don't really know I am, I do! It is crazy...I wish I could just be laid back, but NO EVERYTHING has to be a worry! Maybe we can learn about all this together! Best of luck with everything!
Amanda
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That is exactly how I am. I get upset over everything and then I feel stupid for overreacting. I know I drive my boyfriend crazy. He just wants me to feel better though. Though he does not understand he tries to help, even if he doesnt most of the time. And believe me I stress over everything. I stress over stressing too much!
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Thanks Alot. I have been exercising pretty much everyday for about a month and a half. I felt better after I started too so I know it is helping. I printed out some yoga techniques from this site yesterday and am going to start using them. I know I need to calm down. I am really trying to.
Courtney
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Yeah I was planning on getting some soy molk. I loved milk so much until one day I just could not drink it anymore without getting a terrible pain in my stomach and ice cream too. So, i have not touched either in over 5 months. It is horrible sometimes. But the other day someone told me about soy milk and how they have chocolate and vanilla and they taste good. But as far as everything else goes I was confused about what to eat and what not to eat. I am continuing to read though!
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Courtney,
You mentioned Bentyl in your post...I'm currently taking that and it is THE BEST thing for my IBS-C. I take Dicyclomine (the generic version which is just as good), and they are little blue pills. I first started taking them to help with the stomache pains. It pretty much "numbs" my stomache and makes the pain go away. But purely by accident, I discovered that Bentyl gave me "the urge" to go the bathroom. I seriously had almost totally lost the urge for a long time, and this pill was the only thing to help me go (without using laxatives).
I totally think you should give it a chance. It's not one of those medicines that takes a while to work because it has to go through your system for a while - it works automatically. The only thing is it makes me feel really weird, but more in a good way than bad. I personally feel energetic and light-headed (like I had a few drinks). My fiance tried it, though, and didn't experience ANY feelings like that...so, it could just be me!
Once again, I think ANYONE that has IBS-C should try this. It is my "miracle" drug, I swear.
Hope this helps 
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Don't overlook the SoyDelicious "icecream" I LOVE the chocolate peanutbutter flavor, its very yummy!! 
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Hiya,
I just wanted to say Welcome and I was going to say that you shouldn't worry about being alone in feeling sick and stressed, but after all the responses you got I'll bet you already know!
I am 21, having a bad IBS flare up and have been through the same stuff with trying to deal with stress, so I feel your pain darlin'! I hope you can find some comfort and helpful tips on this webiste as I have, just the support will hopefully make you feel a bit more at ease.
Chin up, Charlie, as my friend tells me when I get down. I hope you feel better soon!
--Steph
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Soy "Ice Cream"
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Soy Dream Mocha Fudge RULES!
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