Hello, This is my first posting but just wanted to comment that it is such a relief to hear comments from you all that sound so much like what I'm going through. I'm a "C" just starting to learn more about IBS, Heather's suggestions and starting to incorporate changes in my life to work around this. I agree on the "hermit" life and lack of desire to socialize. Seems when I finally make plans and head out the stress/anxiety that goes along with it only make me have a flare up of cramps, bloating and discomfort. It makes me feel 100x better knowing this website and message board exists. Hang in there everyone and I look forward to learning more from you all.