Oh Heather you don't know how many times I cried over having IBS. It can make you depressed. After all these years though I have adapted to my lifestyle and hardly ever get upset anymore. I've just come to realization that I have this disease, and can only manage it the best I can. You can not let it rule your life which it tries to do.
I think the worse thing to do is hide it. Simply tell people you can't eat this or do that because of your stomach. You'll be surprised how many people understand. YOur family most of all will learn to adapt to your hurting belly too! When my kids can't find me they simply say "oh mommy's in the bathroom again". I usually spend some mornings before getting them off to school on the potty.
Try not to stress over it. Hang in there and keep reading all the posts. They help SO much knowing everyone else has the same issues.
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and keep reading all the posts. They help SO much knowing everyone else has the same issues.
