Long term sufferer of IBS-D and the anxiety it causes in daily life. Recently (past 12 months!) getting worse again and I'm having to make excuses to miss work and school events.
I have minor panic attacks if I'm travelling or trapped somewhere without toilet access. Even though my symptoms are not constant they are unpredictable so every scenario I worry there is a risk.
Does anyone take Anxiety medication for this problem?
Dr Google suggests Tricyclic over SSRI medication. I have taken a number of SSRIs in the past for depression (linked to this health issue) but I don't really want to take them again due to side effects. I'm not sure if they made much difference as at the time I rarely left the house.