Sharing Our Innermost Thoughts

@doctorsmile

Actually I from the past 3 months have been dealing with a lot of career stress and anxiety. And I resorted to junk food to control it.

Recently in march I got loose motions. I thought it was normal loose motions so I first stopped junk and treated it with home remedies but it didn’t stop so I went to the doctor but it it the motions are yet not resorting to what it was before.

My doctor is predicting it to be IBS.

I have also noticed that mostly it happens when I’m stressed.

Is this Incurable and will I have to give up even chicken or eggs. I have lost a lot of weight and muscle and I want to regain it.

I fear that this might hinder my appearance and I won’t be able to gain back the physique I once had.

Please help

@doctorsmile

Also I read alot about this on the internet.

I fear IBS will affect my professional work life.

I’m a student 22 yr old preparing for my MBA entrance exams and there is alot of stressfull studies.

I fear that in future when I get a Job and on instance if I have to deliver a presentation or a critical meeting I may have IBS attacks.

Also I love travelling. I fear I may no longer be able to travel because of the IBS.

I’m feeling very anxious and I cannot focus on my work and studies

First you need to keep your mind healthy. Try to reduce your stress levels. IBS has a psychological factor also behind it. So , try to focus your mind on things that make you happy, spend time with family and friends. Don’t stress out.
Also, follow a balanced and healthy diet. Don’t stop chicken or meat, protein is needed. Have more fruits, fibre rich food, veggies etc.
Try to avoid dairy , junk, fried stuff.
It won’t affect your professional career. It will be fine with time. Don’t worry about it.

@doctorsmile

Thank you so much Ma’am!!

Also Ma’am, While I’m studying there will be some amount of stress. Will this kind of study stress also affect IBS?

@Doctorsmile

Also Ma’am, Will I have to take lifelong medicines?

Usually it is manageable with proper diet and stress reduction. You needn’t take life long medicines.

I also had this problem during exams but is was manageable. With time, it became under control. Just don’t worry.

@doctorsmile

Ma’am does this mean, I cannot eat anything outside even occassionally?

You can eat occasionally. I too eat almost weekly. It’s not a problem. It’s not a serious disease. Don’t worry so much. You’ll be fine

@Doctorsmile

Thank you so much Doctor!! i was really tensed these past 2 days and I was praying that I get to speak to someone either who has IBS or either a Doctor. But I got a person who experienced both. Thank you!

Your most welcome. 🌸