I'm sure a few people have noticed a decline in their social lives since being diagnosed with IBS. I guess I'm pretty lucky in that overall the IBS is not too bad, but still I've just found I go out a lot less. There isn't too much to do in my town except go to the bars, and I really have no desire to go out and drink considering it bothers my stomach so much. Combine that with a few other variables, and I rarely hang out with friends anymore. As well, the selection at restaurants in town is pretty lacking and therefore am now not a very fun lunch companion.
As I said it could be a lot worse. I've been taking a distance education course as well as focusing on work and a couple of hobbies. Anybody else go through this though? Any suggestions?