Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Just when I think I'm fine....

Hi. The same thing happens to me when I have to go somewhere like that. I am anxious from the minute I wake up that day and go to the bathroom like a million times too. I think the key is to give yourself and "out"...I read a few books on anxiety and they say that if you have a preplanned excuse to escape a situation, then you'll have less anxiety and probably be able to remain in the situation. I know...sometimes an "out" is impossible depending on where you are, but the two ideas that I have thought of are saying you suddenly got your period (if you know the people better...this especially works with guys who have not clue...just say you are having "girl problems")...or even better...pretend that you got a voice mail from someone at home and there is an emergency (think of something legitimate before you go to the party) and then you can leave...no questions asked...thank goodness for cell phones. Also, take immodium before situations like this for sure!!! Hope that helps:)

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