Ibs anxiety

[lottieleo]

I had a recent period of stress which has kicked off my Ibs
Which has led to a Ibs anxiety cycle

I'm now dealing with a fear of having an accident in public

It's bothering my life every day I couldn't even cope with a ten min car journey with a friend.

I've had this fear in the past but managed to go a few years without it
I'm just sick of my life evolving around the bathroom

I have the exact same issue and it is completely controlling me life right now. It is such a vicious cycle and so difficult to break. I saw a gastroenterologist this week and although he was very kind and understanding there was little he could help me with. This has been such an issue for me for so long. I have tried many things including gut directed hypnotherapy and cbt but sadly they haven’t helped.
I am now thinking of seeing a psychiatrist privately, I can’t afford to but I can not have this controlling my life anymore. I am hoping they may recommend an antidepressant or some therapy which could help as my gp is no help at all.
You have my completely sympathy and I just hope someone will come along with some answers.

Ah hopefully
Yes I've also tired cbt in the past with minimal help.
I was considering hypnotherapy but can not afford it at present.
I am 6 weeks in to restarting my ADs and was hoping they would of helped a bit better by now.
I'm just so tired of this. I say if i drove it would be easier, however the anxiety stops me from being able to even learn to drive.

Hi, I'm another sufferer so here to say you're not alone @lottieleo and it's awful. The slightest hint of anxiety or a worry and I'm on the toilet. I worry about going anywhere, which makes me more likely to need the toilet... it's a vicious and exhausting cycle.