Hello everyone.First off I would like to say that I have the greatest sympathy for all of the IBS-D sufferers. I thought I had it bad with the IBS-C. I've luckily never had any instances where I have gone anywhere other than a toilet but that is my greatest fear.I've had undiagnosed IBS-C for about 12 years. I say undiagnosed because I am also an emetephobe which means a fear of vomiting. In my area they will not do a colonoscopy without going under anaesthetic which causes a lot of people to vomit. I also cannot follow the diet they want you to follow beforehand as I don't eat fruits, most vegetables or bran etc.My Doctor understands all of this and believes my symptoms are IBS-C.My family doesn't understand this so I get very little support. I am 35 and single because most men don't want a woman that can't go anywhere. I spend most of my time at home alone with my cat and my TV so I know what it is like to be afraid to go anywhere. My parents are continuously bugging me about not being able to visit them giving me the "just get over it, it's all in your head." Funny how they expect me to understand why I should go to see them when they won't take the time to try and understand why I don't. They are well-off and retired so there is nothing stopping them from coming to see me.Anyway, guess I just wanted to vent. I have found this forum to be heartwarming with understanding, sympathy and empathy and I would just like to say thank you. I am glad I found this site....