Worry

They always say in the medical journals that our UC is made worse by worry.
I wonder if others are bothered like I am when making a trip out .
I always get concerned about being in an embarrassing situation when in others company.

For instance this morning I am visiting my bank manager, nothing wrong with that and she is a very nice lady but even before leaving the house I worry about having to ask to use the bathroom.
You would think after 16 years of UC I would be over that but no I still get worried about my visits no matter where I go.
Any one else bothered this way ?

Anxiety and worry, and UC go together like icecream and hot summer days. Unfortunately, dealing with our anxiety and worries is something we all face to varying degrees both when flaring and it can persist into a remission. Best you can do is take reasonable precautions and try to stop the anxiety-train from getting good footing, building a head of steam and taking off; as once that crazy train is moving nothing good will happen and it's very hard to stop. No easy button for that, other than staying on top of your treatment to make accidents and urgency less likely to happen, and distracting ourselves from anxiety.

Mindfullness, meditation, yoga, and even singing badly to the steering wheel when driving, can help us cope. Many things to try from the novel to more mainstay.

Tips for coping with stress and anxieties:
www.stress-relief-exercises.com
www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons
www.healthyplace.com

Three Minute Mindfulness Meditation Video
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDflnqo0TQs
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2_UfFIszkY