Ashamed of IBS

by Alden Wires. Jr.
(East Point, Georgia, USA)

I have had IBS most of my life and I still am ashamed. Yes I am ashamed and I am 79 years old. Yes I have been ashamed to have IBS and to talk about my IBS. Many times I play like I don't really have IBS as no one understands and I surely can't talk about this in front of anyone. And yes I did have a social life until I let IBS control my music/social life. I remember many times looking for a bathroom/ making certain a bathroom was handy if I needed it. I realize that to have this problem for so many years probably seems strange like why didn't I do something about this years ago but the old question keeps popping up- what am I supposed to do?

Somehow I keep going- not having much fun. So maybe someone will read this epistle and realize that they are not alone in this world either. With permission I shall sign off now. Thank you. Al

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Ashamed of IBS

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Never Be Ashamed of IBS
by: Peter

Al, my heart goes out to you and this is why I have created this site to be able to have a voice about IBS and discuss with other sufferers about your illness.

IBS is NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED of. You didn't ask for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and you don't deserve it either - No one does!

IBS is a condition just like any other bowel, heart, lung or other condition. It causes symptoms that are not pleasant, but they should never be thought of as a taboo. In fact, treating it as such may make your symptoms worse.

Stand up, be proud and don't let it rule your life. You rule IBS and not the other way around. You have had this for such a long time, but you have clearly coped well with it. I hope you get other responses and that you then know that you are not alone.

Feel free to comment on any aspect you like, we are here to listen and to give you advice.

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