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Thanks soo much for you reply.. A lot of the things really hit home with me! A lot of times when I go places that is the first thing i have to do is go to the bathroom.. cos of my nerves.. and the others it is just gas.
Immodium every day or every other day depending on how my stomach feels works for me.. I find that if I take two at at time it makes me C for a couple of days.
And I want to have kids one day and be able to go out and enjoy things with them and really just go out and do things with my husband and enjoy him more! I cant wait to get better.. I am really trying to focus on myself and not get distracted sO i can get better.
I have been this way too long. Its just soo encouraging to see others that have some of same symptoms I do.. that still have a family and a life!!
Thanks for replying again. I hope to hear from you again.
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#223637 - 11/07/05 10:30 PM
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Wind
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I've read both books.
Have you ever felt like you just psychologically locked yourself in a closet or slammed/jammed the doors shut, blocked all ideas,etc. out? It's that "hands over the ears," syndrome. Not only hear no evil, but hear no good...see no good sense of reality. I think I've made myself metaphorically deaf, and blind and mute for awhile...
everyday, lately feels like I'm in a silent movie.
I'm just closed or shut right now. For some strange reason, I need to be numb. It's protective.
I've trapped myself.
And, I'm just not motivated. Indeed, there's no need to be motivated, no drive, no desire.
I'm devoid of desire.
I sound pretty depressing. I'm not...I'm just numb or stale. If I were a piece of bread I'd either be moldy or ready for crumbs.
Kate.
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I have major issues with my diet.. its hard for me to give up foods..
But I am willing to give it a try again.. I am going to try and clean out my fridge and pantry of not friendly IC or IBS foods..
I just dont like very much meat at all.. so that isnt a prob for me. But i do eat occassionally chocolate and I know it is soo bad for IC and IBS.
But I would really like to get on a steady stable diet for both..
typically what are some of the things you eat throughout the day?
thnx
CIndy
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#223642 - 11/07/05 11:42 PM
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CindyG.
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Kate--
Yes there have been MANY MANY times when I have felt like that.. so unmotivated and I think whats the point..
But just think you are just going through a low.. you wont always feel that way.
One motivation is its your life.. and its up to you to decide to quality of life you want to have. You only have one..
Another thing that worked against me was secondary gains.. wheN I feel that way.. the attention I get from my husband or like people being concerned about me.. or the not having responsiblities.. and knowing someone else will do my errands. ANd just not dealing with things in general.
I know MOST ppl can admit or even get defensive about secondary gains.. but I think if a lot of ppl with agoraphobia really evalutated themselves honestly then they would fine they have some.
Just know that you have to want to get better before you can ever get better. I am know I am probably preaching to the choir.. lol.. but its like you have to want it more than your fear.
Another GREAT book that has changed my life and opened my eyes is a book about Codependancy.. called from Bondage to Bonding by Nancy Bloom ..which I honestly wasnt even aware was a prob for me until I read it. Another one i recommend if you have read that one is Managing your Emotions by Joyce Meyers I totally recommend them both.
But just think of yourself in a funk right now.. and it will pass. Are you on any AD's right now? THat might help.. although so far medication has no effect either good or bad for me. I mean I cant even tell I have taken anything..
Well I hope you get to feeling better...
CINDY
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Hi Cindy. I've been there too. There was a point in my IBS-D that I wouldn't go where I didn't know the location of bathroom. I still scope out the bathroom when I am in an unfamiliar place. I am able to sub teach, again but scoping out the bathroom is #1 when I enter the building.
Elizabeth
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So far I'm not eating a varied diet 
I eat corn on the cobb almost daily now (and I'm still C from the tegretol GRRRR...but if I cut this out what will I do?), sweet potatoes, white rice and fish, boiled pears, and that's pretty much what I eat. Every day 
The IC is keeping me from eating most everything. And I felt some candida from all the bread and sugar I was consuming so out the door it went. And the dairy I was eating cause it was IC safe was giving me excess mucous.
So here we are...
IF you are IC stable and can eat stuff on the might be ok list...let me know and I'm sure I can come up with stuff for ya  
*hugs* You're doing great just asking for help. GO CINDY ! !
Love ya,
Ruch
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YES KATE!
You just put it to words...
(The worst though is I'm RAPID cycling and one minute I feel as you described the next I'm bouncing off walls...the 4 walls at home...cuz there's nothing here to do/bewith, etc...).
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Cindy, thnx for the book recommendations...
When I feel this low, I try to do ONE ThiNG for the whole day. Yesterday I made dinner. Today I have to buy IC safe water and walk the dog/get mail. (I know, that's TWO things...I will do the 1st one and then try for the 2nd...we'll see. I feel like water nd exercise are one thing though because it is all taking care of myself, make sense?)
Anyhow, thanks again for this post...it's great havibng you hear *hugs*
Love,
Ruch
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