no bathroom!? what do i do how do i deal?!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:00 am

My son had the same problem as you down to the "T". Nothing ever helped. Im @ work now, have the medicine he takes at home. Its over the counter, pharmist one day recommended it. "It worked!" Changed his life, regarding the bathroom isssues. He still has some other issues, but these CD's are helping. Please email me later, I'll send the name of the medicine(vitamin herb). Really helps! Promise.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:09 am

I know exactly how you feel and what you are dealing with. That was a major factor in my agoraphobia. A few years ago I went on Zoloft which worked great for me. I resisted meds for 6 years. Another thing I have done is I grind fresh golden flax seed in a coffee grinder every morning and put it on my cereal. I use probably two tablespoons each morning. It is an amazing fiber that has the good omega fats in it too. Unlike all the other fiber junk I have tried. Nothing else ever worked like this.

As you go thru the program, take your time, you will find yourself feeling better. You will still have some rough days but eventually you will find yourself having better moments that last longer and longer. But you have to work the program. As your tummy calms down you will feel more confident in venturing out of your normal comfort zones. It will take time.

I am sooo thankful to be able to go as I want now. I still have problems here and there and sometime I still HAVE to get to a restroom but for the most part, I dont panic over it anymore. If Im not feeling well, I just stay home and dont beat myself up for it either. You have got to stop feeling guilty for not feeling well. You have got to stop beating yourself up over any of this. Its not your fault. Start being kind to yourself.

You will learn much on this program. It is a blessing.

Hugs, Reena

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:36 am

There is an over the counter medication called Digestive Advantage--IBS formula, I bought it at a CVS Pharacy. It worked and was cheap, like $10.00.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:09 am

I would do the same thing and still do. If I go on a trip out of town I will not eat a thing.I carry my pepto bismol pink tablets, extra clothes. Ive had test everything physically fine.Thats one of the reasons I ordered the program. I'm sick of not eating in marvelous buffets. My family knows but some friends don't so I make excuses not to go out to eat. I believe that this program will help me.

Mello Nello · Post by **Mello Nello** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:15 am

A lot of what you are talking about, Brett, can be helped by exposure therapy. You expose yourself a little bit at a time so that you feel completely safe and in control. A very good book that I highly recommend is Freedom from Fear by Dr. Howard Liebgold.

My best to you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:29 am

Hi Brett- I couldn't help but see myself 10 years ago in your story. I suffered with terrible IBS for about 15 years. I was so thin because I was afraid to eat anything. People thought I was dying of cancer. I was afraid to go to work, church, long car rides and vacations. In other words, anywhere! The good news is that I rarely have these attacks today. I attribute that to taking a heaping tablespoon of Metamucil every night before bed with a half of glass of water. (Taking it before bed helps eliminate the bloating during the day.) I also resort to Immodium if I am having a bad day. In addition I am taking 75 mgs. of effexor for anxiety. Some of my relief could be attributed to my age. I am 56 years old and the stresses that come with motherhood have disappeared. I hope that some of this information is helpful to you Brett. Feel free to contact me anytime.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:12 am

I love all the feedback from every single one of you, your advice is much appreciated and I will consider every one of all your thoughts and feelings! God Bless you all! Thank you!

Brett

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri May 16, 2008 6:41 pm

I have been dealing with IBS/bathroom anxiety for as long as I can remember. I have been through all the tests and physically everthing is fine. This bathroom anxiety has totally taken over my life and my wifes.I feel like I can't do anything!Thank you for giving out the medications you have been on and what you are taking now I am on medication for diarhea but the doctor tells me there is nothing for the anxiety. I am not going to settle for the phrase sorry there is nothing out there ,I am at the point in my life that this problem is running my life I have no control over it anymore it controls how we do everything and when and if i/we do anything this is not who i am this is who i have turned out to be. I thank God i came across this website and read your post brett I need great help and I think we can get through this and both have a normal life with our friends and family by the way I am self employed also and your right it does help but it doesn't take the problem away it just makes it conveniant one less thing for me to worry about. If anyone is out there and knows of medication that will help this please let me know

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon May 19, 2008 12:27 am

Hi everyone, I was reading this post and Brett and Raider, you guys are me, 100%, I swear I don't know why cause I was never like this till 4 years ago, I have good days when I don't feel a thing and go where ever, but if something is planned I just can't go, I went to my in-laws, which is an hour and and half drive and I ended up being so nervous I got the runs, HAHA, it was funny, but not at te time thankfully my inlaws and husband are sooooo understanding, but I deal with the same thing and it is so hard to overcome this, my job is great though and it is for "family" so it takes the edge off but it only makes it easier to deal with, it doesn' really help, but I was also on Buspar, like Brett and it helped me, but 2 months ago I got off of it, my husband and I want to try and have children, I am 28 and think it would never get better, and I would do the same have a couple of beers and then I would be realexed, but honestly I have been ok for a couple of months, cause I have stopped think about it, I still really won't go far away cause I get nervous and my stomach hurts real bad, but I have changed my life to make me comfortable, not anyone else and it has worked, I changed my diet and actually gained 5 lbs...yeah.....and I am better so I hope this helps, thanks guys and best of luck to all