Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

I'm feeling very alone right now. Alone as in fighting this disease by myself. Though I have family and friends that are trying to be supportive, they really don't get it. I try to explain to them how IBS is a brain-gut dysfunction. I can't just "think" myself better. The anxiety of eating is a lot more than "positive thinking." I'm trying not to get upset when people just don't get it. It definately makes me not want to share my feelings with anyone when I'm just going to get criticized for what I'm NOT doing perfectly. It's frustrating as it is..when what I try doesn't work.. having to try something different.. I truly wish I had a friend or one of my sister's would come over really invest some time with me, going thru the research and helping me with a treatment plan. All the information on this website and in the books, is overwhelming. I'm really trying to take it little by little, so I completely understand what I'm doing and why. So, I may be making a lot more posts on here for support. In hopes that some day I will be able to encourage others with their process of IBS.

Thanks for listening. I'm so glad you all are here!!!

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