[beach]

I notice that I am so much more sensitive to everything when my IBS acts up. I feel almost as though my self esteem is wavering. When I feel good - I am fine, strong in control of myself and my feelings and don't get so sensitive or weak.When my IBS acts up, I am very sensitive to what people say around me, feel that people don't like me or that I can't do a certain task - I'm more fearful.I just feel that my self esteem is being wavered constantly and don't know how to get it in total control.Does anyone feel this way?

 

[JenS]

I am right there with you! But through counseling and Zoloft, I have leveled off.

 

[JillAnn]

When I was REALLY suffering with IBS (like for over a year with no relief) I got VERY depressed and had NO self esteem what-so-ever... I felt like I couldn't "control" my body how could I accomplish anything else? But then I got divorced and got on Celexa and I'm MUCH better than I used to be.Just wanted you to knwo that I KNOW what you are talking about... definitely!Jill

 

[Mannie]

Is it possible that you get into a funk and have low self-esteem, and that triggers the IBS, instead of the other way around? If so, a mild antidepressant will do wonders!

 

[beach]

I am taking an anti depressent and anti anxiety med too. It works, but sometimes nothing does.