Over the past few days I have been able to connect with a few of the many great people on this site. I am grateful for the connections I have made.
My story is I have PTSD from when I was in the military and also a situation at a VA Hospital. (Veterans Hospital) I also have IBS-D that I just recently diagnosed myself with after struggling with it for over 4 years. The va GI doctor I saw once said to just continue wearing protection for my issues. (True Story) I can not work a regular job due to the severity of my conditions. (Incontinence of both urine and feces most of the time) Due to my anxiety and IBS-D I have to use protection. I have an appointment with a non-va GI specialist in a week and hope it goes well.
Any advice on what you have found that works good for you? As far as with with anxiety or helping with your IBS stuff?
Recently I have been blessed with an amazing therapist that has IBS and has had it for 20 years. I look forward to going to see her once a week for an hour & a half. PTSD is such a tricky thing and I did not talk about my stuff for 10 years.
Deep breathing is a great thing to do but sometimes it actually makes me worse. (I try to meditate but have a hard time closing my eyes if I am not trying to go to sleep.)
What kind of calming techniques do you use or have you heard works for others? I have just started to use Essential Oils and they have been a real help for me. I have more to share but want to hear what you have to say first. Wishing you all nothing but the best.
P.S I just want to say sorry in advance for officially being one of the top 10 worst spellers in the world. (It drives my teacher friends crazy)
Bravo06
My story is I have PTSD from when I was in the military and also a situation at a VA Hospital. (Veterans Hospital) I also have IBS-D that I just recently diagnosed myself with after struggling with it for over 4 years. The va GI doctor I saw once said to just continue wearing protection for my issues. (True Story) I can not work a regular job due to the severity of my conditions. (Incontinence of both urine and feces most of the time) Due to my anxiety and IBS-D I have to use protection. I have an appointment with a non-va GI specialist in a week and hope it goes well.
Any advice on what you have found that works good for you? As far as with with anxiety or helping with your IBS stuff?
Recently I have been blessed with an amazing therapist that has IBS and has had it for 20 years. I look forward to going to see her once a week for an hour & a half. PTSD is such a tricky thing and I did not talk about my stuff for 10 years.
Deep breathing is a great thing to do but sometimes it actually makes me worse. (I try to meditate but have a hard time closing my eyes if I am not trying to go to sleep.)
What kind of calming techniques do you use or have you heard works for others? I have just started to use Essential Oils and they have been a real help for me. I have more to share but want to hear what you have to say first. Wishing you all nothing but the best.
P.S I just want to say sorry in advance for officially being one of the top 10 worst spellers in the world. (It drives my teacher friends crazy)
Bravo06