Hi all,
Hopefully, I'm posting this under the right section.
Here's my story:
I get mild anxiety attacks most notably during the weekdays when I have to get up to go to work. Lately, I've been getting them during the weekends when I have to get up early. It's a drag because this triggers IBS-D and it has caused me to arrive late to work on a few occasions. I need to really get used to a routine before these anxiety attacks somewhat lessen and/or disappear, in other words, every time I change jobs or an environment I will spend about one to two weeks waking up to an upset stomach. I guess compared to others in this forum, my situation isn't as serious as others, as these searching-for-bathroom-to-avoid-soiling situations are not that frequent... but nonetheless a drag.
However, there are times where I get fully used to the new job or environment, and yet still get anxiety attacks, such as when I need to give presentations, or attend important meetings. In these cases I usually go twice, and arrive late to work. I've been living with IBS-D triggered by anxiety for 12 years.
That said, I'm quite fortunate to have found this forum as there are so many that have my problem. I used to think it was just me since every single doctor I've been to say "just relax!" If I could "just relax", believe me, I would have done that 12 years ago! So upon finding this forum, I've renewed hope.
Lately, I'm really pondering about going for CBT or hypnotherapy, I try to stay away from meds as my condition I think is mild. I heard IBS 100 by Mahoney does wonders and it's got a great track record. My questions:
- Does IBS 100 help reduce/eliminate/control anxiety attacks?
- Is CBT or hypnotherapy more effective in reducing/eliminating/controlling anxiety attacks?
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks!
Hopefully, I'm posting this under the right section.
Here's my story:
I get mild anxiety attacks most notably during the weekdays when I have to get up to go to work. Lately, I've been getting them during the weekends when I have to get up early. It's a drag because this triggers IBS-D and it has caused me to arrive late to work on a few occasions. I need to really get used to a routine before these anxiety attacks somewhat lessen and/or disappear, in other words, every time I change jobs or an environment I will spend about one to two weeks waking up to an upset stomach. I guess compared to others in this forum, my situation isn't as serious as others, as these searching-for-bathroom-to-avoid-soiling situations are not that frequent... but nonetheless a drag.
However, there are times where I get fully used to the new job or environment, and yet still get anxiety attacks, such as when I need to give presentations, or attend important meetings. In these cases I usually go twice, and arrive late to work. I've been living with IBS-D triggered by anxiety for 12 years.
That said, I'm quite fortunate to have found this forum as there are so many that have my problem. I used to think it was just me since every single doctor I've been to say "just relax!" If I could "just relax", believe me, I would have done that 12 years ago! So upon finding this forum, I've renewed hope.
Lately, I'm really pondering about going for CBT or hypnotherapy, I try to stay away from meds as my condition I think is mild. I heard IBS 100 by Mahoney does wonders and it's got a great track record. My questions:
- Does IBS 100 help reduce/eliminate/control anxiety attacks?
- Is CBT or hypnotherapy more effective in reducing/eliminating/controlling anxiety attacks?
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks!