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Posted 6/9/2012 1:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone,

So I have this problem that I'm facing. Whenever I have to get up in front of people, I always get really anxious and nervous and end up having the urge to poop. I'm assuming this is all caused by the anxiety (it happens when there's an upcoming event as well, whether it's good or bad). My biggest fear right now is graduation. I have my graduation ceremony tomorrow and I'm really afraid of having an accident when i'm walking in or in line to receive my diploma because yesterday when I had practice for graduation, I had the urge then and started freaking out thinking I wasn't going to make it, and this was just in front of my own class. I don't want to have to deal with this tomorrow as there will be 3,000+ people there and embarrassment is the last thing I want on my graduation day. Any ideas on how I could deal with this and not be worried about an accident or having the urge? I also think I have IBS so idk if that plays a role in it at all or not.
Posted 6/9/2012 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome.

First of all, congradulations graduate! That is great, and you should be proud of your achievement.:)

IBS does tie in with anxiety, and you are not alone in having this issue. Many people have this problem, and it also can be somewhat related to social anxiety which could also be factoring in for you as well.

For tomorrow in the short term, you can try some positive visualiztion...imagine the whole graduation ceremony going great, with no anxiety or urges. Imagining good things sets us up for success.

Also check out our Resource Guide for some links that teach breathing and relaxation exercises. These can help you to feel less nervous, and in control for any event.

For the future, you may want to talk to your doctor about this, so that you can discuss other possible treatments for the long-term . Therapy and/or medication work for many people to help them manage their anxiety.

Post anytime with us, and let us know how your day went okay?

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 6/9/2012 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks scaredy cat! I will try to imagine it going well and i'm probably going to explain the situation to one of the school officials and see what they say. And I'll definitely post an update on how it went and I think I will talk to my doctor about it next time I go in.
Posted 6/11/2012 3:48 AM (GMT 0)
Everything went pretty well today. A lot better than I was expecting at least. My stomach was a bit jumpy feeling and I was feeling anxious when we were waiting in line for the time to come to start, but once I was in my seat I was fine and able to calm down. Only time I felt I had to go was when I was just about to walk in, but my bigger fear of the urge while waiting in line was non existent
Posted 6/11/2012 11:25 AM (GMT 0)
YAY!! congrats on graduating and dealing with your fears. I have a similar fear so know exactly what you were going through.
Best of luck with what ever you do next :)
Posted 6/11/2012 12:35 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. And it's good to know I'm not the only one that has to deal with this.
Posted 6/11/2012 3:36 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulation to you on graduating. Wishing you much more in your future endeavors.
Posted 6/11/2012 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks!
Posted 6/11/2012 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations on your graduation. Education is the key to unlocking your potential. Glad everything went well.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 6/11/2012 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. And yea, I'm so glad everything I worried about didn't happen.
Posted 6/12/2012 12:43 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats Brandan ! Hope everything goes well with you from now ... Stop Fearing Start Living
Posted 6/12/2012 12:50 PM (GMT 0)
Haha, thanks. I wish I could do that.
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