I have been sufferring from IBS-LG for the past 5 years. The only time i am not bothered by it is when i have had a few drinks. I know that this can be linked to a stress issue because booze helps mello you out, and it seems to relax my colon. The problem is that i am really starting to drink way too much. The only way i can go out with friends anymore is if i have a few beers before i meet with them, and then i end up getting drunk throughout the night. I have fun going out but just dont like the fact that i HAVE to drink to go out of the house. I have started drinking sometimes before i even go out to run errands and stuff like that. I am not saying i am a full blown alcoholic or anything, but i am definitely developing a serious habit with getting drunk. I have always been the party type so i like to drink, but i dont like that i HAVE to drink to feel comfortable. Unfortunately that's how it has been since this ibs started, been getting worse as of late...