I know the title sounds odd--but do other sufferers find that they can't relax at all, and feel constantly on edge because of the IBS? I find I'm unable to enjoy things at all, and when I try to work out why, it's always because of the constant nagging pain, both from the IBS and from fibromyalgia. I just can't feel comfortable in myself. Recently I had a general anaesthetic for a different issue, and on coming round I was having a beautiful dream and was relaxed in a way I hadn't been for years, since before the IBS began. TBH I am dreading the prospect of decades of life which I can't enjoy any more.
hi emma, ooph that doesn’t sound nice at all! poor you, you need to speak to your doctors about controlling your fibromylagia, which i have heard can be quite nasty. once that’s sorted you may be able to cope a bit better. pain makes me like a bear with a sore head! i hope you get some support.
I was only constantly anxious when no one could diagnose my abdominal pain. Once I was diagnosed with IBS, I felt a lot calmer and now my IBS rarely bothers me. Fibromyalgia and IBS can cause anxiety and depression in some people because of the recurring pain and other symptoms . My brother used to feel very down with his IBS, but it doesn’t affect me like that. General anaesthetic and any sedation makes me very sick and causes anxiety and depression because I am already prone to anxiety because of my autism.
i feel you. i was recently also diagnosed with fatty liver disease and i try to work out but then i start feeling pain and it makes me feel so frustrated with myself like its all my fault.
it feels like im not me anymore.
this sucks so much. wish i could offer advice but im still trying to figure this all out too.