Comments on: Anxiety and Depression Thanks To IBS http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/ How I Deal with IBS Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:12:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Karen http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/comment-page-1/#comment-6413 Karen Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:19:45 +0000 http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/#comment-6413 I had terrible anxiety for years and the thing that finally worked for me was EFT tapping. It's pretty easy to learn and you can use it on both physical and emotional symptoms of IBS. If you read the books about trauma by Gary Craig or Dr. Robert Scaer, it turns out that IBS is almost like a form of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) that happens to people after a car accident or a relationship breakup or sometimes just a whole series of stressful experiences. They say that the memory of the trauma is like a trigger in the brain that switches on IBS symptoms, so if you deal with the trauma, you can switch off the symptoms. A lot of returning veterans have IBS after their war experience. Gary Craig has a book on amazon called EFT for PTSD that tells you how to clear trauma (and anxiety). It's kinda oriented towards military people but the explanations of how to use the EFT are good--just apply it to your own situation. It's helped me a ton. I had terrible anxiety for years and the thing that finally worked for me was EFT tapping. It’s pretty easy to learn and you can use it on both physical and emotional symptoms of IBS. If you read the books about trauma by Gary Craig or Dr. Robert Scaer, it turns out that IBS is almost like a form of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) that happens to people after a car accident or a relationship breakup or sometimes just a whole series of stressful experiences. They say that the memory of the trauma is like a trigger in the brain that switches on IBS symptoms, so if you deal with the trauma, you can switch off the symptoms. A lot of returning veterans have IBS after their war experience. Gary Craig has a book on amazon called EFT for PTSD that tells you how to clear trauma (and anxiety). It’s kinda oriented towards military people but the explanations of how to use the EFT are good–just apply it to your own situation. It’s helped me a ton.

]]> By: Dallen http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/comment-page-1/#comment-6095 Dallen Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:07:55 +0000 http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/#comment-6095 I've been having symptoms of IBS for 7 months ( i'm hoping it's IBS ). I'm still waiting to be seen by a specialest. I keep getting the run around by my doctor, who is a major pill pusher.I've been in the hospital 5 times for severe panic attacks. I would like to know if these attacks are known to come on without any cramps? Sometimes there is a slight flutter, like gas movement right before i start to feel anxious. Are these normal with IBS? I’ve been having symptoms of IBS for 7 months ( i’m hoping it’s IBS ). I’m still waiting to be seen by a specialest. I keep getting the run around by my doctor, who is a major pill pusher.I’ve been in the hospital 5 times for severe panic attacks. I would like to know if these attacks are known to come on without any cramps? Sometimes there is a slight flutter, like gas movement right before i start to feel anxious. Are these normal with IBS?

]]> By: Renee http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/comment-page-1/#comment-5977 Renee Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:38:48 +0000 http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/#comment-5977 I have been diagnosed with IBS at the beginning of this year. i have to say it is one of the most horrible experiences I have ever had. i also get anxiety attacks. My heart starts pounding too fast. I all of a sudden feel numb all over my body. My hands and feet starts sweating uncontrollably I constantly cry out to God to help me. I also discovered that heat has a negative effect on me. Am currently no using medication. I have been diagnosed with IBS at the beginning of this year. i have to say it is one of the most horrible experiences I have ever had. i also get anxiety attacks. My heart starts pounding too fast. I all of a sudden feel numb all over my body. My hands and feet starts sweating uncontrollably I constantly cry out to God to help me. I also discovered that heat has a negative effect on me. Am currently no using medication.

]]> By: Jennie Anne http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/comment-page-1/#comment-5319 Jennie Anne Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:02:09 +0000 http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/#comment-5319 I have both Anxiety and Depression. This is the wost sickness that you could possibly have in this world. I try to mange it naturally using 5-HTP food supplements. I have both Anxiety and Depression. This is the wost sickness that you could possibly have in this world. I try to mange it naturally using 5-HTP food supplements.

]]> By: nicholas http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/comment-page-1/#comment-5044 nicholas Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:28:37 +0000 http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/#comment-5044 one problem is that some anxiety medicine actually end up causing gastrointestinal problems. the receptors for these drugs are similarly scattered throughout the brain and in nerve endings in the gi tract. one problem is that some anxiety medicine actually end up causing gastrointestinal problems. the receptors for these drugs are similarly scattered throughout the brain and in nerve endings in the gi tract.

]]> By: Kristen http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/comment-page-1/#comment-4903 Kristen Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:30:07 +0000 http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/#comment-4903 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan and GABA are food supplements that are very helpful in easing up Anxiety and Depression. 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan and GABA are food supplements that are very helpful in easing up Anxiety and Depression.

]]> By: Ken http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/comment-page-1/#comment-1426 Ken Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:36:03 +0000 http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/#comment-1426 Very cool thanks guys. Very cool thanks guys.

]]> By: palette48 http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/comment-page-1/#comment-1200 palette48 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:44:10 +0000 http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/#comment-1200 My son has IBS and I have been using the shotgun approach with him. I have him on Digestive Advantage for IBS probiotic, calcium caltrate for the diarrhea, digestive enzymes, gas X, hyocyamine and I have overhauled his diet. No dairy, no red meat, very low fat meals, lots of soluble fiber ie. rice,bread and potatoes.No raw vegetables. Been using Heather Van Vorous book on Eating for IBS as a guide. Also have him on Acacia fiber and bought him Hypnotherapy for IBS cd's. I am very frustrated with the doctors as they have not really given me any useful information except to say that they don't know why he is having these problems. A lot of these things that I have done do work (info from the ibsgroup.org site) and are keeping his IBS manageable. My son has IBS and I have been using the shotgun approach with him. I have him on Digestive Advantage for IBS probiotic, calcium caltrate for the diarrhea, digestive enzymes, gas X, hyocyamine and I have overhauled his diet. No dairy, no red meat, very low fat meals, lots of soluble fiber ie. rice,bread and potatoes.No raw vegetables. Been using Heather Van Vorous book on Eating for IBS as a guide. Also have him on Acacia fiber and bought him Hypnotherapy for IBS cd’s. I am very frustrated with the doctors as they have not really given me any useful information except to say that they don’t know why he is having these problems. A lot of these things that I have done do work (info from the ibsgroup.org site) and are keeping his IBS manageable.

]]> By: Tim http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/comment-page-1/#comment-1165 Tim Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:32:46 +0000 http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/#comment-1165 Ken, I know you've blogged about Revolution Health in the past but I wanted to take a second to highlight the <a href="http://www.revolutionhealth.com/conditions/digestive/ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/" rel="nofollow">irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) center</a> on the revolutionhealth.com site. There's actually a number of articles and blog posts there about the links between stress, mental health, and IBS. Take a look, I hope you find it interesting. Ken,

I know you’ve blogged about Revolution Health in the past but I wanted to take a second to highlight the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) center on the revolutionhealth.com site. There’s actually a number of articles and blog posts there about the links between stress, mental health, and IBS. Take a look, I hope you find it interesting.

]]> By: Melanie http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/comment-page-1/#comment-1150 Melanie Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:32:33 +0000 http://www.myibsstory.com/anxiety-and-depression-thanks-to-ibs/#comment-1150 When I get in my car to go anywhere I take my "Girls of Grace" CD. It Relaxes me and reminds me that God is in charge of my life and if I relax, let go and trust Him I'll get to where I'm going. I also have learned that my case isn't as serious as others and if I just take some imodium before I go and bring plenty of water with me. (in case I start to get colon cramps, the water seems to help me in that area) I've decided I'd rather live with the bathroom problems than the zombie feeling I get being on the anti-depressants. Also, it helps to remember that this is not my fault, it is a health issue and if my family and friends don't understand and can't stop the car when I need to go that's fine. I'll just take my own car or not go at all. When I get in my car to go anywhere I take my “Girls of Grace” CD. It Relaxes me and reminds me that God is in charge of my life and if I relax, let go and trust Him I’ll get to where I’m going. I also have learned that my case isn’t as serious as others and if I just take some imodium before I go and bring plenty of water with me. (in case I start to get colon cramps, the water seems to help me in that area) I’ve decided I’d rather live with the bathroom problems than the zombie feeling I get being on the anti-depressants. Also, it helps to remember that this is not my fault, it is a health issue and if my family and friends don’t understand and can’t stop the car when I need to go that’s fine. I’ll just take my own car or not go at all.

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