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Posted 3/1/2006 9:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone, my IBS is mainly caused my getting nervous,worryed and stressed when i go out,i get a sudden need to run the toilet sometimes i will have diarrhoea sometimes i dont need to go atall,but the feeling is always there.is there any medication i can get to calm me down? maybe if i took somethink to calm me down i think 80% of the problem would go.
Posted 3/1/2006 12:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kelly,
I know that bunnybabe suggested talking to your doctor about antidepressants in your other post. Have you had a chance to do that yet? I have anxiety disorder as well and I take a benzo for my anxiety symptoms which actually ease my whole body. I know that some people have success with certain teas that give a calming effect. There are lots of options but the best thing would be to talk to your doc.
Posted 3/1/2006 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
What about meditation and/or yoga? Exercise should really help reduce stress.
Sometimes when I have a big day ahead I take 1/2 of 1 Imodium and that calms me enough through the day (yet doesn't make me constipated for more than a day or 2 since I took such a small dose).
Posted 3/2/2006 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
I use to be the exact same way, as I have an panic disorder. I have been taking Zoloft since 1999. I also have Ativan, which does help, but I only take it as needed, rarely ever. I had to take one last Sunday, when I had my attack.............ugh. I sware these after affects of these attacks........linger.
Posted 3/2/2006 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
hey kelly,
KavaKava is a 'natural' supplement that calms some down. (it worked for me a couple of years ago when i was battling a homeless situation...) also zoloft did help me out. i was ticked when my doctor perscribed it to me, cause all the diarrhea was the problem, not my brain. BUT the two go together!!! and i found out that many cancer patients are given zoloft before they start their chemo, simply to help them in such a difficult time. so don't be shy about asking for info on an anti-depressant it could really help.
i too, take immodium on mornings when i am stressed, it helps me.
practicing yoga has helped me, it took a while to feel the effects, but it is worth it.
also why not journal? i know that a lot of what bothers me are the stupid things i tell myself, that really aren't true. (i am not smart, i am not good at my job...) after writing all my negative thoughts i then write the realistic thoughts next to them, and on paper i can then see how silly i am, and i am worrying about something that might not even happen!
talk to someone--anyone really, don't hold all your stresses inside! you are not alone. EVERYONE feels the way you do at some point.
take care of yourself,
--bunny
Posted 3/2/2006 3:42 PM (GMT 0)
Great advice bunny :)... I just wanted to add in case people aren't aware to make sure that you ask your doctor about herbal meds and rx meds and taking together. Some can have interactions.
Posted 3/2/2006 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Especially anti-depressant medicines (MAOIs); they seem to interact with pretty much everything.
Posted 3/2/2006 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
YES, defintely, thank you for adding that!
--bunny
Posted 3/2/2006 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
i went to see my doctor today, he wasnt much help,he just gave me imodiam which i already take, ive had more response and help on the forum than ive ever had off my docter. i just bought herbal tablets called kalms,so i hope they will help. can you buy zoloft over the counter or do you have to get it off your doctor
Posted 3/2/2006 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
Zoloft is a prescription.
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