Stress Center Peer Support

I've had the program for awhile now and love it. It has helped me in many areas and since a few months now I can do groceries and pick up the kids at school with minor anxiety. Thing is, I suffer from IBS symptoms although I'm still going through tests (since May) to find out if it is IBS or something else but since then, I battle panic attacks whenever someone comes over.

It could be my mom or even my best friend and still, I fear having stomach cramps and being 'stuck' in the bathroom for a long time. I get jumpy and anxious when I hear a car drive by and I run to the window to see if it's someone coming to see me.

I don't want anyone to come over!! I keep my doors locked and nearly dread the weekends because my hubby and kids are home all day and friends are in and out of the house.

I refuse all invitations because I'm so nervous about going out that I actually make myself sick. I'm so happy that all the Christmas parties are over and I don't have to feel guilty about sending my husband off with the kids while I stay home (where I want to be) but now, as I said, I don't even want anyone here either.

Help...

linda,
i wrote to you in your other post and saw that you have IBS as well..i used to have it all the time with all the rest of the stuff..anxiety will give it to you..and i cut out alot of ice cream and milk products and it got better..you can work through this and come out of it..i know how you fell because all of us have been there..
they have meds for IBS we have some and if it strikes we deal with it..anxiety will make you not want anyone to come over but you need that so you can get through this.take care and
GOD BLESS.
DON

Hello,
I am sorry you are havinjg these problems. More then likely you are suffering a vicious cycle; anxiety which causes stress, which upsets your stomach, which makes you go, which causes more anxiety, which causes fear and so on and so on. What are you afraid of? Using the bathroom? Do you think others dont get the poopies? Think about that for a minute. You shouldnt be embarrassed, many people suffer from it! You are alright and need to focus on relaxing and realizing that EVERYONE uses the bathroom! Laugh about it, its no big deal! It kinda funny right? I had them today and called to tell my aunt about it, silly right? I dont know my family talks about that stuff, I guess we are strange, haha. Anyhow, listen to Lucinda talk about the IBS and also visit the IBS section of this forum. You will be fine and you will find that you are not the only one. Take a deep breath and enjoy your family and friends! You might find that thinking about enjoying it may ease the IBS. Time is precious, enjoy! Laugh more! xoxo