Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Back after a long journey...

Hello,
I am glad you are reaching out to others for support. I am relative new to the boards, but not new to IBS or ED. I have the ED under control, and I am pretty stable with the IBS. I totally understand and sympathize with you on the weight gain. It feels like you can see every gained ounce. I was anorexic/bulimic for years through high school and college (I am 40 now.) I developed IBS over the past 10 years, although I always had a sensitive tummy. The last couple years have been the worst.

I wonder if there could be a connection between ED and IBS??

One thing that might help with the body image issues is to get rid of any full-length mirrors. Give yourself some time to adjust without inspecting every detail. Also, get rid of your scale. Try to see yourself as a one-piece unit rather that focusing on the parts of your body that you don't like. Self acceptance of your body gets easier with age, although the fears are always there.

I hope you stay strong, and I hope you learn to love your body. Good luck!
MeiMei

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