Life is hard for me right now because I just got diagnosed with IBS.  My stomach has never been normal, but it has never been as bad as its been for the past 6 months.  It eventually got to the point where I couldn't handle it anymore and had to go to the doctor about it.  I was so nervous to go though because its pretty embarassing.

When I went to the doctor I had no idea what IBS was or even that it was a possibility that I had it.  When I told her my symptoms and when it started she seemed to know instantly that I had IBS.  This instantly made me very upset and I started crying, which triggered an attack.  I was in the doctor's office bathroom for about 2 hrs and ended up falling asleep on the floor because it totally took every ounce of energy I had in me.  I was really scared when I woke up to a person in these calling my name and smacking me in the face lol.  I couldn't remember where I was at first.  They had my husband come and pick me up.  How embarassing is that experience?!

The visit ended up being really good though because the doctor sent me home fully equipped to deal with IBS.  I'm taking a medication that helps with the symptoms, I'm on a strict fiber diet, and I am exercising regularly.  I'd say the hardest part is giving up the foods that I love.  I mean, I'm not sad that I can't just sit down and eat a whole homemade candy bouquet or anything.  Anyway, I like to pack up my High Sierra backpack and go to the gym to do cycling and yoga.  It really helps me to relieve my stress and not just let it build up.  Do you know what else helps me to relieve stress?  Watching Community, which is what I'm off to do right now.  Peace.