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	<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:02:50 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Hola, Bonjour, Ciao, Hullo, Hello</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I met an ACTUAL PERSON in college with ibs. I am soooooooo relieved, I was begining to think I was mullered (in the wrong context but i've been wanting to say that lol). I wanted to grab her and celebrate, I kinda stared at her for a bit- shocked- in disbelief- admiration for telling me, mostly feeling with gratitude. We talked about it all- her humourous outlook, simply had me grinning constantly. I kept thanking her- we shared the symtoms list, food lists, she suggested a Chineese herbalist who i'' be seeing. Though se also suggested CI- I am not sure I'm ready for a probing tube up my rear, in the presence of a stranger- but if you've had any experiences let me know- could sway me or ground me where I am. Exams are upon me- great- no-way! I have missed my fair share of college trying to learn things before the exam lame and revision is not working out. I decided not to get too stressed hwever, though as with exam your stress, anxiety and worry will always be there- I can re-do them in June, just have to start revision early. Pretty confident though that if I fail out, I will not be returning to college, look out online course. I am definetly not going to uni this year- so gap year is on. Plan CBT and counselling, a job- want to take my driving lessons and tests, Get a nice car- a holiday and some money for Uni- for spending ofcousre (nights out will cost y'kow and my special ibs food lol). Even if I fail, I am so excited about next year, the future seems fun, challenging- and I see some kind of victory.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:34:16 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>This is supposed to be my time Damn it!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sorry the last post was from september but I had't published, it seemed weird having to do so from my phone. So went to see the college counsillor today- but she said we couldn't have an appoinment, leaving her office I went to the toilet to breathe- just escape the busy corridors and calm down- went into a panic attack in the loo- nearly calmed down the bell went and i considered staying in the bathroom till lunch was over, but got myself together and left with my head held high- people's comments before I entered the loo were what sent me off. It irritates me how it is not recognised that a comment can affect some one. It has come full circle again, I went  to college last year and lost the faith and hope to go- same this year- decided to simply ask my teachers for my work and  study from home. I wanted a new start to work sooo much, it is kinda painful.<br /> It would be nice to go out with your friends and not worry about your consumption- fizzy drinks, pizza y'know. We all went to see a film the other day- but the stress I was feeling affected my enjoyment- transport was horrible- nightime -had no idea where i was- then worried about the stress and ibs- nightmare- never again. By the way I told my best friends about the ibs, they were totally cool with it- they said they hadn't noticed- but i'm not sure if they said that to make me feel  better. Right now we are applying for uni all I ever wanted to do was become a journalist, now I don't know if that goal will ever be reached. I could write pieces from home but I have to do the course first- the enviroment is stressful at uni- it is said in all the descriptions-newsroom pressureetc . I am thinking of taking a gap year getting some counselling and behavioural therapy and if that works out- I could find a job and save some money for that holiday I so need and want- never been on one, also put some cash aside for uni. It is so frustrating when you know what you want to do but you are handicapped by your own self- others you can fight against but not yourself. I am trying my best, but trying is stressful and makes me more anxious and panicky- the harder I try the more it hurts. I hate taking tablets- at certain times- waiting to eat when you are hungry- "no eat with out me" or "leave me some- i'll eat later" my common phrases to friends and family everyday.<br />Glad this here don't know what i'd do- it is so hard to talk to other- it is good to get it off my chest.<br />*<i>Sighs sadly and longingly</i>*]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:46:57 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>New Start?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[HIya guys, sorry i haven't posted in a while, having to post off a phone. Thanks to everyone that read my entries and those who have commented, reminds you that you are not alone y'know =). Right well i've started a new college, think ppl  have noticed the flatulence, but haven't been as aggressive. I decided to ignore, we have a right to an education too, we are people! My house is 5mins away, so i can come home and breathe, take myself out of the  stress =) My timetable is very good so i can spend some good time at Home,. There]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:34:28 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Justa another I didn't know]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems most peoples attacks happen at certain times, mine does but it is every day, some are worst than others. Getting stuck in the rut of not going out, I am supposed to visit my family- but I don't want to. My cousin has also been diagnosed with ibs- it is no fair! Before I told her of my ibs, she was sympathetic, but now she is empathetic saying she knows how I feel. Though it is comforting to have a close person who understands, I hate that she has it, she deserves better, she already has other illnesses to deal with! Before had you said Ibs exsists it is real, I would have have said it is all in mind, maybe even silly, I suppose that is probably why most people don't understand- their ignorance is not bliss for us! I am starting my second and hopefully last year of college but I want to communicate to people that I have Ibs. Do you guys think this a good idea, have any suggestions? Has anyone told a huge number of people.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:20:19 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Ibs RULING AND RUINING LIFE!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey, if you are reading my blog. So being 17 and in college IBS couldn't have picked a more perfect time; y'know just when you are at the height of your teenage years, supposedly having fun, being confused about who you are, as if we don't have enough isses to deal with. Constanly anxious and stressed, my body is responding reflexivily to them, that can be in the form of constipation, diarrhea, gas. Everything is horrible, my worst culprit seems to be gas, sometmes I don't even realise I am doing it. It is so humilating! I won't take the bus because I become claustrophobic, hate being in class in silence makes me really panicky, meeting new people, the list never ends. I was already a bit nervous but with the added weight of unkown ibs flare ups, I am out of control, worrying about everything. I don't want to take anti depressants etc because, I believe there has to be a better way around this. A cute guy walks across my eyeline and looks at me, bad reactions- nerves would have just been okay. People talk about me behind my back, instead of asking me what's wrong with me, I would be extremely embarrassed but I would be truthful. Things aren't helped by a 'great' staff body, who makes jokes about you. I hardly went to college last year and it was my first year, I have never really ever skipped education, but the looks and whispers became too much. Despite making it in less than 25% of the time I made it out the year with some c's, which I think is brillant-being average despite low attendance. However, my mind found that voice which said, if you can achieve this without barely turning up, imagine what you could of if you did. I really want to go to university, but I need to be amazing this year, I know I am capable, but I don't know if my mind and body are. Considering taking a year off to control the Ibs more and be calmer, happier, but the parents don't buy that ibs is real, 'it's all in your head' well yes, but continue and risk more damage or realise I need some time. If I ever go to university, I want to study journalism, I love the subject, but it is a stresful job, not eating right, nerve racking suituations constantly- would I be able to handle it? I don't know. I am sick of being ruled by Ibs, I just want to feel the right nerves and shyness, withoutmy body failing me.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:27:21 -0500</pubDate>
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