I have IBS for 5 years, and have noticed it getting worse over the years. but when I think back, I obviously didnt know how to handle it then! Now, I do know to a point anyway, and have pretty much accepted it is part of my life. Not something I want to accept, and dont get me wrong, it does get me down, but I;ll keep plodding along, trying anything new, and one day I'll get there, as I'm sure you will too! Good luck!