Oh my goodness, thats what I hate about IBS... is that I fight. the urge and I start to panic! Mostly because I am not near a rest room, or feel I am going to inconvenience someone. So annoying.
24 likes wtf? Were u even big on TH-cam when u commented here? I’m over here thinking how broke i am then i see MrBeast on here, Lucky man enjoy your life bro
I have serious anxiety issues, depression and ibs. I didn't realise how bad it was still I started cramping during periods (I usually don't at all). I can't control the farts at all and they smell different all the time, sometimes sweet and sometimes really strong like a garbage truck. I have no friends in school and it's not helping with anything :( I'll try out these tips and hopefully they work!
Here comes The sun doo doo they should always be a last resort they are evil and not good for you long term. Plus they dont solve the reason as to why your depressed. Dont give you a coping mechanism just puts a band aid on it and you still arent coping with your depression just suppressing it. It damages more people than it helps is all il say. If it works for you perspnally happy days but fpr most people itl cause crazy bad sode effects
I'm a med school student suffering from IBS and i feel like its taking my life and dream from me . I'm always freaking out about it , my abdomen keeps making noises almost in all lecture and meetings & if its not I'm panicking about if its gonna happen anytime soon . Im really depressed and I can't do anything about it
Same in here I'm a med student too, and I feel so bad to have this fucking thing. I should study and my abdomen get tight and I become diarrhea. It kills me
I don't have IBS, but I have a really noisy stomach esp after I've eaten. I used to worry about it during classes, but when other students have noisy stomachs, too, I've realized that it didn't bother me or annoyed me, so I realized that if other ppl dont think twice about it, then there's no use worrying about it, so I got over my stomach being noisy.
@@Ophelium Do you drink coffee? Caffeine gives you anxiety and depression. Coffee messes up your gut. You feel bloated and loose stools. Gluten is another big issue with your gut. It causes inflammation. If this is you try 1 month coffee, caffeine and gluten free diet. Also stay away from refine sugar. You will see a big difference.
@@alldayeveryday20able you have low stomach acid. Drink 2 tbs apple cider vinegar. This will help you digestive system. When stomach acid is low it produces gases, causing those noises.
My intestines made a lot of noise I have acid reflux aswell I'll eat something and later on my intestines are digesting and start making loud noises People always ask if I'm hungry or offer to get me food
I was diagnosed with IBS last week, I was also diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression quite a while ago. I've been doing research on IBS videos and that's how I found your video! I was feeling nauseous for such a long time and every time I ate anything I would bloat so much to the point where my stomach didn't look right. I am a 5ft person weighing around 48 kilos (105 pounds) so I am at a healthy body weight and I don't look overweight but I am so so insecure about my stomach when it's bloated. I've never had a flat stomach and i feel as if the IBS has affected that a lot. My doctor told me to stop having Gluten and Dairy, I was already lactose-intolerant but both types of food make me bloated and sick it sucks :( I drink about 3 cups of peppermint tea a day and it helps soooo much, it makes my stomach feel so refreshed! Love all these tips though, definitely going to try the can trick haha.
I've been dealing with it for more than two years. Thanks for the tips...But for me it's impossible not to panic when I'm not at home, or when I'm surrounded by people, and then the pain becomes unbearable, I almost passed out once...And I think what helped me the most was just not thinking so much about it, and also just accepting it and talking about it with people that are close to me, so that I feel like I have support, and not panic when I'm with friends because I know they'll understand...
Thank you for sharing :) My life in a nutshell basically :( my IBS is literally controlling my life right now. Only came across this video today as I'm struggling with it so much & I really have no one to talk to about it or who understands. Reading from the comments, I never realised so many people have this condition because I've always felt alone. I feel there is very little support out there. I feel like I am constantly having to explain my health symptoms or justify why I'm feeling like this. My condition is still very much ongoing, it has been in a gradual decline over the past couple of years. When I was first diagnosed with IBS & had been for a colonoscopy, I literally felt healed after that. However I am now at my lowest point & I'm still trying to find answers with no luck. It is a constant struggle & repetitive cycle daily. I've still to see a gastroenterologist & a psychiatrist which is basically my last attempt at salvation. I have had no help whatsoever with dieticians, trying to manage my diet on my own. All I have to manage my condition at the moment are anti depressants & even these I don't think are helping. I find it difficult to work a certain amount of hours every week, I am so afraid to leave the house, to make plans, basically to even have a life! :/ in fear of an IBS attack which of course leads me to feeling even more anxious which is already crippling enough. Stress & anxiety is definitely a huge factor with my IBS right now! I feel so trapped by it all :(
Matthew Shankland my friend you r not alone most ppl have ibs you r just fine let me give u tips dont stay alone if u dont have friends go find. axiety caused by ibs so make ur self busy then all that will go...
I’m an IBS-C and anxiety sufferer. One triggers the other... I get super anxious and it causes my IBS to flare up... or I start getting a flare up and it brings on major anxiety. It’s a daily struggle, and literally NO ONE in my family and friends group can understand or relate. “It’s all in your head”.... I’m sick of hearing that!
UGH the "it's all in your head" line makes me want to punch a wall. My anxiety is debilitating. I get so overwhelmed about showing symptoms about my IBS in public and then I got anxious and then my IBS flares even more which makes me even more anxious and the cycle just continues. It's so bad. Tomorrow I'm going to the doctor to finally get put on medication after about 3 years of having trouble and I'm just praying to sweet Jesus that my IBS doesnt flare while I'm there. It's all I ever think about.
Same here I been diagnosed with IBS-C 6 months ago my anxiety and stress I flares up. Now I'm start having Gerd also making my anxiety higher. I do take medication for anxiety but what's killing me being IBS-C when I tried I tried to go loo nothing's comes out. I can relate 😪
@@kditty0337 I know right???? It's everything in my head is I hate about my family been saying.. then my Mom or maybe everyone talking about me behind my back that I need to go rehab for my anxiety medication so I get better. IBS-C bring my anxiety to higher level 😪😪😪😪
I feel the same I’m having anxiety with ibs and ppl say it will be ok and it’s all in your head but it’s just annoying bc knowing you have to go through this everyday and others don’t know how it feels but we can do this y’all
Hey everyone, so basically I have suffered with IBS for 10 years now! And let me tell you, it has ruined my life. I have stopped being able to go to sleepovers in fear of getting a stomach ache, it has caused me to not be able to eat gluten, dairy, nuts, fruit, and certain veggies, so I just eat meat and some vegetables. Which is also another reason I can’t go to sleepovers because I can’t usually eat what their family is making. I also have had to switch to online school because it was so severe, I would be going to the bathroom all the time in so much pain. I also have terrible anxiety which only makes it worse! But if you are having an IBS attack here are a few thing that help me... 1. Walking in circles. Walking in circles in like your living room can help a lot since your not sitting down and constantly thinking and freaking out about it. It can also help with the pain. 2. Open a door or window (get fresh air) This one can help a lot to calm you down when you are worked up! 3. Count or read something. If you are sitting on the toilet in a lot of pain, your mind is probably racing! So try counting something or reading something. This helps a lot to calm yourself and focus on something else. 4. Plug you ears and close your eyes. This one probably sounds weird, but sometimes if the pain is just unbearable it can feel better to close your eyes and plug your ears! 5. Touch something. I find it can be really helpful to feel grass if you are outside, or like a towel if your in the bathroom! 6. Crying. When you cry you are letting out a hormone that will calm you body and make you feel much better! 7. Breathe. I know this sounds cliche, but I notice when I get it I forget to breath and I’m super tense and can’t talk or move, so make sure you breathe! Here are just a few tips I’ve picked up over the years that I do to calm myself and help with the pain! P.S one of the biggest things I do when I get IBS (basically everyday) is take activated charcoal! If you suffer from stomachs pain, you NEED this! I take one every single time I get it and it helps in about 5-10 mins! Make sure to drink lots of water so there isn’t a build up of charcoal in your system! 🤍🤍🤍
sameee it’s so embarrassing especially when the class is quiet. if the loud sounds were gone i wouldn’t have anxiety and panic attack. not only does my stomach growl extreMELY loudly but i feel my lower stomach region (colon area) growls and there’s trapped gas which is uncomfortable (sorry for the tmi)
My doctor is almost certain I have IBS. It turned out I had hypocalcimia on top of it aswell which just made everything worse. I'd be fine one minute and then the next I'd be crying in pain having to run to the toilet every 5 minutes. It got to the point that I couldn't stand school and missed atleast one or more days a week because I would end up sitting there in agony trying to stop myself from going to the toilet, which would most of the time cause me to have panic attacks. I'm now stuck in the cycle of anxiety and IBS. Im left anxious in case my IBS will flare up or my IBS flaring up triggers my anxiety, which I turn makes the IBS worse! At the moment I'm just stuck in this horrible cycle. I don't leave the house any more. I struggle to go to school. I can't get a job. I don't hang out with friends. Im just hoping this blows over eventually!
i am so sorry your going through this just now :( check out some online ibs forums, there will always be someone out there who has gone through something similar to you and good offer good tips! its all about little steps, you are very brave and don't forget you are not alone
Thankyou, especially for making this video so far I've used the moisturiser tip. I already have hot compressions by a hot water bottle and hot baths and showers. I'm definitely going to try the cold can trick aswell!
this is exactly whats happening to me! ive just started a new job and i cant even do my first few shifts and going on holiday, which im praying ill be ok as my last one i was sick the entire time :( ive tried bloody everything!
I have pretty much the same thing you have. It could be is that you have too much stress, and you don't excercise much. and not eating much fiber. try all of those things
Oh wow this is actually me. Im stuck at home all the time now. I was studying graphic design and i would suffer everyday going to campus and eventually everything got too much for me and i had to drop out. Its been almost a year since I dropped out and i have no idea what im going to do with my life. Ibs is such a huge problem and its even worse when no one arounds you understands what you go through every single day!! :(
I have IBS with a very very strong phobia... of vomit. Both of these things made me have anxiety. Which gave me depression. (But not much) So basically my symptoms are : -Having frequent anxiety fright or flight moments In class - I have 50 days off school on average every year. - I can’t eat any type of junk food, not milk or dairy. No fruit.... so I basicallly love of veggies and bread and wraps. -When I feel sick my anxiety just makes it worse -I get panic attacks -weirdest diarrhoea every day And I’ve dealt with this for four years 😔 so here are some of my tips! 1: have probiotics once a day in a flavoured drink or just water. 2: exersize IS SO IMPORTANT. I do just dance for thirty minutes every day. And it’s a great thing to do! It’s so much fun unlike pushups and all that. And it’s great! 3: try to do things that aren’t on your phone. Do exersize! Go for a walk, read, write a story or a diary. Think about people you love 4: for anxiety,, have a prepared anxiety kit for school or work. Even if you don’t have to use it... it helps to know it’s there! Somethings to use are like inspirational notes, a few random pieces of paper to randomly draw out and let’s say one said “breathe” dot that. 5: lie on your stomach 6: get into a Routine!!! In the mornings you can do things and go for a walk and have fun before you eat your breakfast! This does some motivating! 7: listen to music 🥰 So that’s all the tips and symptoms I have!! It sucks to have it as a kid... ruined my childhood honestly. I try to think positive in life though! But being active and doing things really helps! If you are still reading this. Good on you! 😂 this is the longest text ever lmao Bye
you actually might be me😂 i’m the exact same! my emetophobia triggers ibs pains and diarrhoea/constipation all that lovely stuff it sucks cause it’s unpredictable and catches me off guard when i’m at my most calm, but i find music helps a lot and talking to friends or family. thanks for commenting it made me feel not so alone :))
Thank you for this video. I've been suffering from IBS for about a year now and it's just made living so exhausting but I'm definitely going to try these.
Anxiety gets me running to the bathroom every hour and spend 15-30 minutes in there in pain. Happens only in school or at work when im stressed. This sucks.
@@mirrortothemoon180 I am coping a bit better now. Visited a doctor who basically taught me some calming techniques, helped me to understand myself better (anxious personality type).. he also gave me some meds to help with my stomach problems, probiotics to boost my gut health, and some anxiety meds whenever I feel really stressed.
Wow I’m so sorry. After a year with horrible stomach problems, I got an endoscopy and it showed up that I had Hpylori (a super common stomach infection). As a 13 year old, I’m technically still a child, and usually for kids this bacteria can go away on its own. Sadly, I had stomach problems 7 years ago which weakened my stomach. Because of the pain at school, it gave me anxiety and it got worse every month. So the point that on school days and outdoor activities, my stomach would tighten, I feel nauseous, sore stomach and he heartburn. I took triple therapy medication for my hpylori and hopefully it’s gone! When my stomach heals, I hope my anxiety will too. Fingers cross
I'm so glad I found your TH-cam channel, I have anxiety and ibs and although I had heard/done some of your tips already the rest were amazing and ones that I would never heard of. It's great to see a youtuber who is so open and wants to help others :) thank you
Thank you for this :D I have the diarrhea type ibs and it especially flared during my period. I suggest •getting birth control that stops your period if that’s a problem for you. •And try getting a counselor/therapist/psychologist if you feel your ibs is triggered by anxiety. ONLY IF your mental health care provider feels you need medicine will they recommend you to a psychiatrist (who uses medication). •Also keep in mind as inconvenient ibs is, it does NOT cause any harm to you •And finally, consider investing in a baby wipes or a duvet (those toilet things that spray water on your booty)
My therapist says to carry a travel size pepto bismol for IBS-D. Or to take it before you go out anywhere and before your symptoms come to have a piece of mind
My IBS seems to be set off by anything I eat. There doesn't seem to be any pattern that I've noticed. All I know is eating makes my stomach hurt and I switch between constipation and diarrhoea.
so lovely to see this video. there isn't many of them on here! I think thats due to the fact that it is as you say "a bit of a taboo thing to speak about" which I find so frustrating. thanks so much for sharing your tips, I hope one day I can speak of it on my channel as you have here :) x
hi emily! im from Turkey... thanks for this video... u are not alone im suffering from ibs for 8years... you are so sweet... i hope evetything will be better for us ... 🙏🏼🌹
Thanks for this. I don't leave my house much lately. Anxiety has flared up like crazy for months now, making my stomach turn and I have to use the bathroom as soon as I leave the house. I'm always in a panic because I'm afraid I won't be able to make it to the toilet at all when I'm out in public. I don't know why it's so much worse these last few months, but I'm going insane. I cannot work because of it -- how could I get through a job interview if I'm anxious and panicked that I'm going to have to explain to the interviewer that I need to use the toilet right then and there? I'm not on any medication, but thinking I should be now that you said it helped you. Thank you.
Actually working out and running has been immensely helpful even going out for a brisk walk after a meal works like magic though its pretty annoying that i have to do that after every meal but im pretty sure things will be better when my situation changes :D Ps: im going to write a small piece about this subject i could link you if you're interested.
Ibs has given me ptsd since i was really young because that pain and fear would always be expected and in the back of my head. Id always try to live and o8sh past my pain and daily flare ups even as a child and i cant tell you how traumatic it was and still is for me. My life revolved around coping with ibs so i couldnt do the everyday tasks people could do. Especially in school
Does anyone else have it happen when your in the car and it just starts to set off my anxiety and make me panic and freak out. If you have this problem PLEASE tell me what you do to feel better and to stop the issue. (I am 14 so I am always in the passenger set or in the back)
I get dis problem too.....I try to sleep in the car by leaning to the seat.....and listen to music...I make sure I had my lunch or breakfast b4 sitting in car....dis helped me...
I have the same problem and the only thing that sort of helped me was taking deep breaths and asking the driver to keep the windows down so I can breathe.
I'm 11 years old and I suffer with IBS , this video is so helpful and so true. I was diagnosed not long after my 11 th birthday . It is possible that I have crones desise since my mother suffers with it . I have missed 2 weeks of school just trying to get used to ibs it's so true that is personal to what food u can and can't eat , I was NOT supposed to eat / drink dairy but I LOVE this new milk that just came out called b.o.b milk ( best of both) it's amazing if u are on semi skimmed milk and want to start drinking skimmed milk because before I was diagnosed with ibs I was tested for lactose intolerant and celiac and I got no change when I wasn't drinking milk and little to no change no eating gluten I would ether get consterpated or have diarear it wasn't nice and still isn't but I'm learning to cope better
Hey, I'm 15 and I have IBS and anxiety I have episodes every single day waking up, when I go to school and even when people come round my house. I get panic attacks on school when I feel ill or am ill cause I hate people knowing. I have gone to 4 doctors (seeing a 5th really soon) and all four have said that it is anxiety/stress and not food related at all, of corse some foods make it worse but I have to go into school late now because of it and I try not to go out at all I'm lucky if I get out my house 1 or 2 a week I have become distant with my friends and I have constant anxiety over weather I will have another episode out in public cause and I'm petrified of people finding out have you got any tips for dealing with anxiety about it or maybe what the next doctor a gastroenterologist will suggest? Thanks X
+Shara Timpson!!!!! im so sorry you're going through this and i know exactly how you feel :( firstly id suggest to never fight your symptoms, when you start to feel sick, or have an ibs symptom stay calm and just let it happen. Secondly id suggest making small goals, maybe the goal of going to school everyday or going out some amount of days a week is too much of a big goal at the moment, make very small goals like going out two days and then when your comfortable slowly build it up. I think the next doctor is likely to say the same but try and push them to give you medicine or therapy. I think the most important thing is getting your anxiety better, also try an ibs forum online they are really good. Stay distracted and confident, you will beat this i know you will, let me know if you want any more help xxx
I just came across this video now. I was on day two of my family vacation and for some reason the first couple days I always get an IBS attack. Mine isn’t rushing to the bathroom, the opposite not going and having severe pain and bloating. The anxiety is crippling though. I left my family vacation drove two hours, and am sitting in my house alone. My family doesn’t really understand it so that makes me feel even more nervous. I’m fortunate to watch videos like this. Thank you for sharing.
hi, ive been struggling with ibs for the past 2 years nearly three, first started when I went to college, but my ibs was never related to food, it would just be when I'm in nervous situations or situations that would cause me a lot of anxiety, for example, I can barely travel for long periods because my stomach would end up cramping so much I would end up being in a lot of pain and then I would need to go to the bathroom. recently ive just been accepted for a new job, and it my ibs plays up so much because I find going to work a really anxious situation because its new to me, I've gone to the doctor and they believe it is ibs, but is there anyone else who just has flare ups when in stressful or new situations or when placing themselves out of the comfort zone? everyone I meet tends to have the diet issue, but I find I can eat whatever I want near enough (carbonated drinks while in a situation where Im placing myself out of my comfort zone tends to make the symptoms I have worse, but that's it for diet)
Girl you are not alone. Certain foods mess me up but what really I feel triggers my IBS flare ups are the anxiety of going out of my comfort zone. It happened recently starting my first job and it's happened this week when they wanted to promote me (which should be GOOD NEWS RIGHT?). But this wave of anxiety and panic hit me and along with it came the symptoms for my IBS flare up
This brings me so much comfort! I’ve been at home for the past year due to the pandemic and my once raging ibs symptoms had almost completely gone (unless eating something really spicy or greasy). I’ve started a new job this week and my symptoms have started once again but I’m almost certain it’s caused only by my anxiety. I’m usually OK in the morning but once I eat lunch, the panic sets in and it’s like I’m just waiting for my stomach to start
I used to suffer from ibs, and took a small amount of an anti depressant routinely, even though I've never had any trouble with depression, and the pain disappeared completely in a month. If anyone else wants relief from ibs, talk to your doctor to see if an anti depressant can help you, according to your symptoms. It really does help lots.
your brave to be so honest :) and I appreciated this because I have anxiety and sometimes I think I suffer from IBS also. I find that greasy fast food is horrible for my gutt ;p
i thought i am the only person with this horrible pains in my stomach... eish guys please help, I've been in this pain from 2012 April day by day... the bad thing is that i avoided bad food but it's still the same. and i have tried some cure but still... out of all now i need one thing, just a HOPE, if someone can tell me that i can live many more to come with this because now I'm too young to leave my unemployed mom, i still wanna have more time with my family and give em my best.please guys i need your PRAYERS and HOPE.
Thulani Thabede I can give you tips to heal your stomach. First you want to get a colonoscopy and a colonoscopy , test for bacteria, take a probiotic daily, organic bone broth, l-glutamine supplement, ginger & turmeric "golden tea" , plain greek yogurt (if you are ok with dairy) , and eliminate coffee and alcohol if you haven't already .. just a few suggestions and if you haven't heard of any of these check them online . Good luck :)
I’m going through this now , it’s horrible , when I’m out my stomach starts playing up to the point I need to go to the toilet or fart! It’s embarrassing, iv noticed it’s when I eat foods or I’m anxious , I feel little bit more comfortable when I’m at home , it’s difficult because I used to socialise a lot :(
I have Diagnosed ibs and anxiety , in second grade my Ibs was TERRIBLE it was during class, to. I see people in comment like wishing they had it and hoping, oh please don’t wish this terrible thing upon yourself
Thanks for this video, Emily. Does anyone else have IBS and emetophobia? They’re a really horrible mix. When Emily was talking about panicking when she felt sick I wonder if she has it.
I’ve struggled with IBS since I can remember and I still struggle a lot with panic attacks. I’ll have symptoms somewhere in public and won’t want to tell anyone about it so then I start freaking out because I feel like I’m not gonna have a bathroom. And then my parents get pissed at me because I get too anxious to go anywhere.
same here!! i had one of those panic attacks yesterday and it’s horrible and everytime I get a panic attack I feel bad abt myself and all. but we got this!! and hopefully we’ll get through this.
thanks so much for talking about this you don't know how much better it's made me feel seeing someone else who can actually understand how much ibs sucks haha! I've had ibs for over a year and anxiety pretty much my whole life and I just feel like I have been in constant aches and pains.. just can't seem to find anything that works for me, I am on medication for stomach spasms and occasionally have to take laxative as I get extremely constipated and bloated :( gonna try some new things now tho! Just wish I could make it go away forever haha
Thanks for this video! Had IBS for around 2 years and even not still struggling! But its help to know I'm not the only one! We need to support each other when we are low and help each other thought it! xxx
I have mini heart attacks everyday. Doctors say it's just anxiety. Is so weird. my stomach feels weird to but I just eat everything so my body will heal. If I am dien. Lol but I think I might have ibs but idk. My stomach is always tight. And stool hasn't been the same.
I'm so thankful I have people around me to support me and are able to talk to me about my various problems. IBS runs on my moms side of the family (no pun intended lol), so they all know what I'm going through. Also my boyfriend's mom has no colon due to ulcerative colitis so he knows what it's like to have someone close to him with digestive issues. He's actually brought me lots of stuff to help with the tummy issues like mint teas, ginger teas, different supplements, and the like. When I first started getting sick I was in denial about it. I didn't want to admit to myself that I was sick. I just kept ignoring it up until I was bleeding pretty profusely. Then I just had to get some help. So I sat my parents down and told them what was happening and told them that it might be because of high anxiety that I had been facing for years. I mean we knew I was nervous a lot but I didn't want to admit that I was potentially mentally ill. I thought it was something I could deal with on my own but really it was causing major damage to my body over time. I wasn't eating as much because my nerves made me not hungry, and I wasn't absorbing a lot of the nutrients because I'd get sick soon after eating. I was underweight and my body was suffering. After getting my blood test back it turned out that my internal organs has some damage to them due to the sickness. Had I not gotten help I could have died. That's why I tend to be really vocal about my experience. I don't want anyone to die because they're afraid to get help. It can happen. It's not as embarrassing as it seems. Yeah it's a little uncomfortable to talk about at first but now I can talk about it matter of factly and I'm doing much better because of it.
super super late comment 😂 but my IBS + anxiety ruins my life. i volunteer at a fire department and wednesdays i go to training and then thursdays it’s bingo. i get the worst stomach aches , i often go to the bathroom , my anxiety makes me lightheaded, nauseous, and i’ve almost passed out a few times. i love going there and stuff but my anxiety and IBS sometimes keep me from going. ive never known how to help the symptoms so thank you loads for this video !
i realize i am quite late but you need to tell your doctor any of your problems, my family would tell me im dramatic. multiple times i got rushed to the hospital in terrible pain and they told me it was cysts which no it wasnt. a year late- two days ago i got diagnosed with ibs. im going to share my story and journey- but if you have family problems or stress it can cause physical bad pain. stay safe my babies, drink your water
we are like the same. it so crazy we have the same exact symptoms and problems. you really help me i enjoy watching your videos and learning what you do to help and how you’re so successful and it makes me happy. Thank you!!
ibs diagnosed over 10 years ayee I went on antidepressants for a few years and YES it does help with ibs but made my depression worse. On the meds I gained 60 lbs because I could eat everything lmao luckily I lost the weight but wouldn't do it again. and yes I agree with don't fight your symptoms. ibs symptoms have never gotten better but I've just learned how to deal. embrace the pain, stay calm and pretend nothing is happening (except going to the bathroom) deep slow breaths always help me and a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water always helps if I eat food my body doesn't agree with.
Harry Connick Jr has admitted on a few occasions to have suffered from IBS. When he was in elementary school in Weston, CT, he had to go home early every day because it struck so quickly after he ate that he had once fouled himself in forth grade and the teacher refused to help him clean himself up. The Assistant Principle came to the rescue, but he has lived with the stigma for years. He got it somewhat under control by the time he reached sixth grade and he was able to stay in school a full day. Don't you think it was very brave of him to fess up to being an IBS survivor? I doo doo...
I'm 23 and lately (the last 2 weeks) I have had some IBS symptoms. Indeed IBS can be really annoying. The bad news is there's no cure for it. Thanks so much for this video! I will continue to lie flat on my stomach if I ever have stomach cramps or feel bloated. I take Benefiber if I ever feel constipated and it usually works. I shall try putting a can on my stomach. You were funny. Try the can tip if you can xD
This is a bit of a late comment as I’ve only just seen this but I just wanted to say thank you for this video! I get regular tummy pains and I’m very gassy I feel like something is blowing around inside of me. To top that all off I have anxiety. I felt like no one understood me then I found this video! Luckily now I also have a lovely doctor who I can speak to so I know I can get through this❤️
hello! saaame! it’s kinda weird but it feels so good to know that there are other people dealing with the same thing. because i really don’t know someone with the same symptoms.. i hope you‘re doing good..
Thanks SO much! My tummy started hurting a few days ago and rubbing my tummy with lotion really helped just now. Drinking lemon ginger tea now. Have a great weekend 😉
I have all of the symptoms of ibs also my mum and aunt has it, my mum keeps on saying I need to go to the doctors but I've heard that I'll need a blood test and stuff done and I hate stuff like that 😐 it's such a pain I had to quit college because of it as it was making it worse and I can't eat pizza any more
Elle Hanton Oh wow, we have the exact same story except my mom or aunt never had it. my ibs started after a medical shot I received while in college. I had to quit too...sorry for all the pain. I know how it feels.
The reason why you feel so much relief when you use your moisturizer to rub your belly is because you actually are helping your digestive muscles to soothe the area. Just like having a massage on your feets after a long run. If you actually do it following the pattern of your large intestine (a reverse U) and doing it in circular motion, I can assure you that you will feel a bigger relief. That is called a colonic massage. The only thing is that you have lo lay flat on your bed but with your knees up. It really works.
Very nice video!!! I have IBS too and have been doing the autoimmune diet and it's unbelievable how well it works. it allows you to get your life back without meds. You give some great ideas.
Ive had IBS since 2009. Went to see a doctor and he said that "I dont know what it is, it could be even tumor" :D From experience i can tell people who has it, that what you eat and drink is a MASSIVE thing. I stop drinking coffee and eating pre-made food. People, GO TO SEE FOODTHERAPIST! Respect to you Emily Rose, i hope that you would have done this video in 2009 :D With Love From Finland!
Ive had ibs symptons for around 2 years now,Food is a big trigger and its so hard because sometimes certain food can make me feel really ill and sometimes it doesnt but the doctor told me to keep a food diary because they thought i was allergic to certain foods but it turns out i wasnt and the doctors never said anything about ibs and i think i have it but i really want some advice from a doctor but i hate talking to people about it because it makes me feel so embarrassed
+Lowri Tydd ibs is so common the doctor will of heard it a million times before so don't worry and remember it will only be for ten minutes. ibs is really hard and i hope you find something that relieves you
MsSummerAlyse I can give you tips to heal your stomach. First you want to get a colonoscopy and a colonoscopy , test for bacteria, take a probiotic daily, organic bone broth, l-glutamine supplement, ginger & turmeric "golden tea" , plain greek yogurt (if you are ok with dairy) , and eliminate coffee and alcohol if you haven't already .. just a few suggestions and if you haven't heard of any of these check them online . Good luck :)
Eating porridge has really helped me, must have a lot of fibre also cold pressed vege/fruit juices. If you live in New Zealand try the homegrown juices in the big white bottle 👌
I think I have ibs there’s something that would happen almost every weekend and it would make My stomach feel like well you know when you carve a pumpkin and you have to empty out all the seeds it feels like someone did that to my stomach
i actually can't really remember... try and stick with it and if it doesn't work try some others :) i think sometimes you need to try a couple to see which ones right for you
I make smoothies packed with vitamins and fiber that include ACV. I eat healthy. This is what I need to combat my stomach issues. It dose help me go.The problem is it makes me gassy and I have to go # 2 and I don't want to go number 2 at work or in public. I don't want to go unless I'm at home for hygienic reasons. I don't feel clean the whole day if I go at work. I just realized that I can't eat anything in the morning before work now. I can only drink a little bit of coffee or else my stomach will act up any suggestions on that.
I have anxiety, depression, polydactyly, ibs, self-hate, self-harm and asthama and i have been trying this trick one of them. I had friends but they were fake and starting to bully me
I've looked up what I could have for a while now and I have still yet to come across a fix. Whenever me and my girlfriend go out for food or hang out, I just get sick to my stomach. Most of the time I end up having to go to the bathroom and throwing up. I really love my girlfriend and don't have any doubts about the relationship. Does anyone know how or what this is?
I'm unable to eat gluten and sometimes dairy which is a bit of a pain for after school snacks. I've been doing karate for 6-7 years with my dad and now I'm going twice or once a week rather than three times, which annoys my Dad. Also, school get's me a little stressed and I'm generally a very anxious and nervous person about the most ridiculous things!
I suggest forgetting the vegetarian diet. Plants are hard to digest. Also, high sugar levels increase anxiety. You should look into the Ketogenic diet with Dr.Schmidt.
I suffer from IBS. Before I go to the toilet my belly hurts so much and then when I go to the toilet I remove all the items out of the toilet I don't know why and then I press my hands near my private part I don't know why and I don't get enough sleep because I stay in the toilet for hours.Also it's embarrassing so I poo in the dark
My IBS is kinda weird, first I feel like 1 million butterflies are in my stomach. Then it feels like those butterflies come out my mouth like vomit. But, I don’t wan’t to vomit and I feel like I’m weak if I do. And for my Anxiety, I have a huge mental breakdown and I have butterflies in my stomach too. Lastly, I tend to hide it, and make others happy and make people laugh so they can’t feel what I feel. Pretty weird huh?
I have IBS it's odd it's like out of nowhere you have to shit some things can trigger it you just have to note what you did that day but can be a pain in the ass
ive got IBS, and I'm a bus driver. so this is what i do. on days im not working im ok most of the time. but on work days ill take one immudiom tablet. hopefully after a bowel movement. but if I've not had one then ill still take a tablet. i don't mind the feeling of needing a standard poo. however driving a bus and trying to hold in the shits. and getting pain. but immoudim stops that at the door. and those no harm in taking them everyday. if you go the other way and get constapated then use half a tablet
I have really bad IBS , anxiety and depression but on anit depression for two or more years but really bad IBS now I need help end Been nusesa for while Please can help me
Oh my goodness, thats what I hate about IBS... is that I fight. the urge and I start to panic! Mostly because I am not near a rest room, or feel I am going to inconvenience someone. So annoying.
Crohn's disease sucks
Did not expect to see Mr Beast here,,,
... huh, what, why I’m so confused
Why are you here?
this is really reassuring:)
24 likes wtf? Were u even big on TH-cam when u commented here? I’m over here thinking how broke i am then i see MrBeast on here, Lucky man enjoy your life bro
You're a hero for uploading this video.
I have serious anxiety issues, depression and ibs. I didn't realise how bad it was still I started cramping during periods (I usually don't at all). I can't control the farts at all and they smell different all the time, sometimes sweet and sometimes really strong like a garbage truck. I have no friends in school and it's not helping with anything :( I'll try out these tips and hopefully they work!
everythingvanilla I'll be your friend
Please don’t use antidepressants though exhaust every other option though as they are evil and horrible drugs
gavin davies don't say that to people it can actually help some people
Here comes The sun doo doo they should always be a last resort they are evil and not good for you long term. Plus they dont solve the reason as to why your depressed. Dont give you a coping mechanism just puts a band aid on it and you still arent coping with your depression just suppressing it. It damages more people than it helps is all il say. If it works for you perspnally happy days but fpr most people itl cause crazy bad sode effects
gavin davies have you ever had anexity and depression?
I'm a med school student suffering from IBS and i feel like its taking my life and dream from me . I'm always freaking out about it , my abdomen keeps making noises almost in all lecture and meetings & if its not I'm panicking about if its gonna happen anytime soon . Im really depressed and I can't do anything about it
Same here bro, is this still going with you with even after a year? I hope everything fixed in that time!
Same in here I'm a med student too, and I feel so bad to have this fucking thing. I should study and my abdomen get tight and I become diarrhea. It kills me
I don't have IBS, but I have a really noisy stomach esp after I've eaten. I used to worry about it during classes, but when other students have noisy stomachs, too, I've realized that it didn't bother me or annoyed me, so I realized that if other ppl dont think twice about it, then there's no use worrying about it, so I got over my stomach being noisy.
@@Ophelium
Do you drink coffee? Caffeine gives you anxiety and depression.
Coffee messes up your gut. You feel bloated and loose stools. Gluten is another big issue with your gut. It causes inflammation.
If this is you try 1 month coffee, caffeine and gluten free diet. Also stay away from refine sugar. You will see a big difference.
@@alldayeveryday20able you have low stomach acid. Drink 2 tbs apple cider vinegar. This will help you digestive system. When stomach acid is low it produces gases, causing those noises.
My intestines made a lot of noise
I have acid reflux aswell
I'll eat something and later on my intestines are digesting and start making loud noises
People always ask if I'm hungry or offer to get me food
your groupie mine makes gurgling noises . It's so embarrassing
your groupie sme here
Yes!! Omg those noises are so annoying, especially at night!!
same same. my stomach is always making weird noises even if I only drink water. it is so embarrassing,
I was diagnosed with IBS last week, I was also diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression quite a while ago. I've been doing research on IBS videos and that's how I found your video! I was feeling nauseous for such a long time and every time I ate anything I would bloat so much to the point where my stomach didn't look right. I am a 5ft person weighing around 48 kilos (105 pounds) so I am at a healthy body weight and I don't look overweight but I am so so insecure about my stomach when it's bloated. I've never had a flat stomach and i feel as if the IBS has affected that a lot. My doctor told me to stop having Gluten and Dairy, I was already lactose-intolerant but both types of food make me bloated and sick it sucks :( I drink about 3 cups of peppermint tea a day and it helps soooo much, it makes my stomach feel so refreshed! Love all these tips though, definitely going to try the can trick haha.
i also got it and i can't have diary product either and my doctor told me to eat a lot of fibber which is help me a lot :)
Peppermint really aggrevates my ibs
I've been dealing with it for more than two years. Thanks for the tips...But for me it's impossible not to panic when I'm not at home, or when I'm surrounded by people, and then the pain becomes unbearable, I almost passed out once...And I think what helped me the most was just not thinking so much about it, and also just accepting it and talking about it with people that are close to me, so that I feel like I have support, and not panic when I'm with friends because I know they'll understand...
Thank you for sharing :) My life in a nutshell basically :( my IBS is literally controlling my life right now. Only came across this video today as I'm struggling with it so much & I really have no one to talk to about it or who understands. Reading from the comments, I never realised so many people have this condition because I've always felt alone. I feel there is very little support out there. I feel like I am constantly having to explain my health symptoms or justify why I'm feeling like this. My condition is still very much ongoing, it has been in a gradual decline over the past couple of years. When I was first diagnosed with IBS & had been for a colonoscopy, I literally felt healed after that. However I am now at my lowest point & I'm still trying to find answers with no luck. It is a constant struggle & repetitive cycle daily. I've still to see a gastroenterologist & a psychiatrist which is basically my last attempt at salvation. I have had no help whatsoever with dieticians, trying to manage my diet on my own. All I have to manage my condition at the moment are anti depressants & even these I don't think are helping. I find it difficult to work a certain amount of hours every week, I am so afraid to leave the house, to make plans, basically to even have a life! :/ in fear of an IBS attack which of course leads me to feeling even more anxious which is already crippling enough. Stress & anxiety is definitely a huge factor with my IBS right now! I feel so trapped by it all :(
Matthew Shankland same story of mine
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Matthew Shankland my friend you r not alone most ppl have ibs you r just fine let me give u tips dont stay alone if u dont have friends go find.
axiety caused by ibs so make ur self busy then all that will go...
I know this comment is 3 years old. I really hope you found some relief. Have you ever tried getting a GI-MAP and food sensitivity testing done?
I’m an IBS-C and anxiety sufferer. One triggers the other... I get super anxious and it causes my IBS to flare up... or I start getting a flare up and it brings on major anxiety. It’s a daily struggle, and literally NO ONE in my family and friends group can understand or relate. “It’s all in your head”.... I’m sick of hearing that!
Omg I can’t realate more
UGH the "it's all in your head" line makes me want to punch a wall. My anxiety is debilitating. I get so overwhelmed about showing symptoms about my IBS in public and then I got anxious and then my IBS flares even more which makes me even more anxious and the cycle just continues. It's so bad. Tomorrow I'm going to the doctor to finally get put on medication after about 3 years of having trouble and I'm just praying to sweet Jesus that my IBS doesnt flare while I'm there. It's all I ever think about.
Same here I been diagnosed with IBS-C 6 months ago my anxiety and stress I flares up. Now I'm start having Gerd also making my anxiety higher. I do take medication for anxiety but what's killing me being IBS-C when I tried I tried to go loo nothing's comes out. I can relate 😪
@@kditty0337 I know right???? It's everything in my head is I hate about my family been saying.. then my Mom or maybe everyone talking about me behind my back that I need to go rehab for my anxiety medication so I get better. IBS-C bring my anxiety to higher level 😪😪😪😪
I feel the same I’m having anxiety with ibs and ppl say it will be ok and it’s all in your head but it’s just annoying bc knowing you have to go through this everyday and others don’t know how it feels but we can do this y’all
Hey everyone, so basically I have suffered with IBS for 10 years now! And let me tell you, it has ruined my life. I have stopped being able to go to sleepovers in fear of getting a stomach ache, it has caused me to not be able to eat gluten, dairy, nuts, fruit, and certain veggies, so I just eat meat and some vegetables. Which is also another reason I can’t go to sleepovers because I can’t usually eat what their family is making. I also have had to switch to online school because it was so severe, I would be going to the bathroom all the time in so much pain. I also have terrible anxiety which only makes it worse! But if you are having an IBS attack here are a few thing that help me...
1. Walking in circles.
Walking in circles in like your living room can help a lot since your not sitting down and constantly thinking and freaking out about it. It can also help with the pain.
2. Open a door or window (get fresh air)
This one can help a lot to calm you down when you are worked up!
3. Count or read something.
If you are sitting on the toilet in a lot of pain, your mind is probably racing! So try counting something or reading something. This helps a lot to calm yourself and focus on something else.
4. Plug you ears and close your eyes.
This one probably sounds weird, but sometimes if the pain is just unbearable it can feel better to close your eyes and plug your ears!
5. Touch something.
I find it can be really helpful to feel grass if you are outside, or like a towel if your in the bathroom!
6. Crying.
When you cry you are letting out a hormone that will calm you body and make you feel much better!
7. Breathe.
I know this sounds cliche, but I notice when I get it I forget to breath and I’m super tense and can’t talk or move, so make sure you breathe!
Here are just a few tips I’ve picked up over the years that I do to calm myself and help with the pain!
P.S one of the biggest things I do when I get IBS (basically everyday) is take activated charcoal! If you suffer from stomachs pain, you NEED this! I take one every single time I get it and it helps in about 5-10 mins! Make sure to drink lots of water so there isn’t a build up of charcoal in your system!
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THANK YOU SM FOR THE TIPS! same here i’ve suffering for like 10 years too! we got this!!
Crying really helps
I find chewing gum helps
Peppermint tea has always helped me so much I’ll try some of your tips
with IBS my stomach grumbles sooooo loudly constantly. so embarrassing
sameee it’s so embarrassing especially when the class is quiet. if the loud sounds were gone i wouldn’t have anxiety and panic attack. not only does my stomach growl extreMELY loudly but i feel my lower stomach region (colon area) growls and there’s trapped gas which is uncomfortable (sorry for the tmi)
My doctor is almost certain I have IBS. It turned out I had hypocalcimia on top of it aswell which just made everything worse. I'd be fine one minute and then the next I'd be crying in pain having to run to the toilet every 5 minutes. It got to the point that I couldn't stand school and missed atleast one or more days a week because I would end up sitting there in agony trying to stop myself from going to the toilet, which would most of the time cause me to have panic attacks. I'm now stuck in the cycle of anxiety and IBS. Im left anxious in case my IBS will flare up or my IBS flaring up triggers my anxiety, which I turn makes the IBS worse!
At the moment I'm just stuck in this horrible cycle. I don't leave the house any more. I struggle to go to school. I can't get a job. I don't hang out with friends. Im just hoping this blows over eventually!
i am so sorry your going through this just now :( check out some online ibs forums, there will always be someone out there who has gone through something similar to you and good offer good tips! its all about little steps, you are very brave and don't forget you are not alone
Thankyou, especially for making this video so far I've used the moisturiser tip. I already have hot compressions by a hot water bottle and hot baths and showers. I'm definitely going to try the cold can trick aswell!
this is exactly whats happening to me! ive just started a new job and i cant even do my first few shifts and going on holiday, which im praying ill be ok as my last one i was sick the entire time :( ive tried bloody everything!
I have pretty much the same thing you have. It could be is that you have too much stress, and you don't excercise much. and not eating much fiber. try all of those things
Oh wow this is actually me. Im stuck at home all the time now. I was studying graphic design and i would suffer everyday going to campus and eventually everything got too much for me and i had to drop out. Its been almost a year since I dropped out and i have no idea what im going to do with my life. Ibs is such a huge problem and its even worse when no one arounds you understands what you go through every single day!! :(
I have IBS with a very very strong phobia... of vomit. Both of these things made me have anxiety. Which gave me depression. (But not much)
So basically my symptoms are :
-Having frequent anxiety fright or flight moments In class
- I have 50 days off school on average every year.
- I can’t eat any type of junk food, not milk or dairy. No fruit.... so I basicallly love of veggies and bread and wraps.
-When I feel sick my anxiety just makes it worse
-I get panic attacks
-weirdest diarrhoea every day
And I’ve dealt with this for four years 😔 so here are some of my tips!
1: have probiotics once a day in a flavoured drink or just water.
2: exersize IS SO IMPORTANT. I do just dance for thirty minutes every day. And it’s a great thing to do! It’s so much fun unlike pushups and all that. And it’s great!
3: try to do things that aren’t on your phone. Do exersize! Go for a walk, read, write a story or a diary. Think about people you love
4: for anxiety,, have a prepared anxiety kit for school or work. Even if you don’t have to use it... it helps to know it’s there! Somethings to use are like inspirational notes, a few random pieces of paper to randomly draw out and let’s say one said “breathe” dot that.
5: lie on your stomach
6: get into a Routine!!! In the mornings you can do things and go for a walk and have fun before you eat your breakfast! This does some motivating!
7: listen to music 🥰
So that’s all the tips and symptoms I have!! It sucks to have it as a kid... ruined my childhood honestly. I try to think positive in life though! But being active and doing things really helps! If you are still reading this. Good on you! 😂 this is the longest text ever lmao
Bye
you actually might be me😂 i’m the exact same! my emetophobia triggers ibs pains and diarrhoea/constipation all that lovely stuff
it sucks cause it’s unpredictable and catches me off guard when i’m at my most calm, but i find music helps a lot and talking to friends or family.
thanks for commenting it made me feel not so alone :))
Thank you for this video. I've been suffering from IBS for about a year now and it's just made living so exhausting but I'm definitely going to try these.
Anxiety gets me running to the bathroom every hour and spend 15-30 minutes in there in pain. Happens only in school or at work when im stressed. This sucks.
hi! just wondering if you‘re doing better?
@@mirrortothemoon180 I am coping a bit better now. Visited a doctor who basically taught me some calming techniques, helped me to understand myself better (anxious personality type).. he also gave me some meds to help with my stomach problems, probiotics to boost my gut health, and some anxiety meds whenever I feel really stressed.
Wow I’m so sorry. After a year with horrible stomach problems, I got an endoscopy and it showed up that I had Hpylori (a super common stomach infection). As a 13 year old, I’m technically still a child, and usually for kids this bacteria can go away on its own. Sadly, I had stomach problems 7 years ago which weakened my stomach. Because of the pain at school, it gave me anxiety and it got worse every month. So the point that on school days and outdoor activities, my stomach would tighten, I feel nauseous, sore stomach and he heartburn. I took triple therapy medication for my hpylori and hopefully it’s gone! When my stomach heals, I hope my anxiety will too. Fingers cross
Anxiety and belly issues are so often related, thanks for helping people be aware of this.
I'm so glad I found your TH-cam channel, I have anxiety and ibs and although I had heard/done some of your tips already the rest were amazing and ones that I would never heard of. It's great to see a youtuber who is so open and wants to help others :) thank you
Thank you for this :D I have the diarrhea type ibs and it especially flared during my period. I suggest
•getting birth control that stops your period if that’s a problem for you.
•And try getting a counselor/therapist/psychologist if you feel your ibs is triggered by anxiety. ONLY IF your mental health care provider feels you need medicine will they recommend you to a psychiatrist (who uses medication).
•Also keep in mind as inconvenient ibs is, it does NOT cause any harm to you
•And finally, consider investing in a baby wipes or a duvet (those toilet things that spray water on your booty)
My therapist says to carry a travel size pepto bismol for IBS-D. Or to take it before you go out anywhere and before your symptoms come to have a piece of mind
You mean bidet, not duvet
My IBS seems to be set off by anything I eat. There doesn't seem to be any pattern that I've noticed. All I know is eating makes my stomach hurt and I switch between constipation and diarrhoea.
so lovely to see this video. there isn't many of them on here! I think thats due to the fact that it is as you say "a bit of a taboo thing to speak about" which I find so frustrating.
thanks so much for sharing your tips, I hope one day I can speak of it on my channel as you have here :) x
Just been diagnosed with IBS last week and was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder three years ago - so thank you so much for making this video
hi emily! im from Turkey... thanks for this video... u are not alone im suffering from ibs for 8years... you are so sweet... i hope evetything will be better for us ... 🙏🏼🌹
Thanks for this. I don't leave my house much lately. Anxiety has flared up like crazy for months now, making my stomach turn and I have to use the bathroom as soon as I leave the house. I'm always in a panic because I'm afraid I won't be able to make it to the toilet at all when I'm out in public. I don't know why it's so much worse these last few months, but I'm going insane. I cannot work because of it -- how could I get through a job interview if I'm anxious and panicked that I'm going to have to explain to the interviewer that I need to use the toilet right then and there? I'm not on any medication, but thinking I should be now that you said it helped you. Thank you.
StefaGT omg u thought I was alone I'm currently going through the exact same thing!
IBS has made my life a nightmare, i finished my masters and been out of job for the last two years because of it.
Actually working out and running has been immensely helpful even going out for a brisk walk after a meal works like magic though its pretty annoying that i have to do that after every meal but im pretty sure things will be better when my situation changes :D
Ps: im going to write a small piece about this subject i could link you if you're interested.
I thought I was the only one, I have the exact same problems
Andrew LaFountain Still going through it everyday! You’re not alone.
Ibs has given me ptsd since i was really young because that pain and fear would always be expected and in the back of my head. Id always try to live and o8sh past my pain and daily flare ups even as a child and i cant tell you how traumatic it was and still is for me. My life revolved around coping with ibs so i couldnt do the everyday tasks people could do. Especially in school
Does anyone else have it happen when your in the car and it just starts to set off my anxiety and make me panic and freak out. If you have this problem PLEASE tell me what you do to feel better and to stop the issue. (I am 14 so I am always in the passenger set or in the back)
I get dis problem too.....I try to sleep in the car by leaning to the seat.....and listen to music...I make sure I had my lunch or breakfast b4 sitting in car....dis helped me...
I have the same problem and the only thing that sort of helped me was taking deep breaths and asking the driver to keep the windows down so I can breathe.
My doctor is almost sure I have IBS and hot water like a shower or bath has always helped, and for me it also may be why I'm lactose sensitive
Im constantly terrified of going outside because of my IBS. And im only 15 so it's so much harder for me to control..
IBS is really hard, but try to take things at your own pace. take things a day at a time and try small steps :) dont rush
how to take things at our own pace if we have to go to school almost everyday?
I'm 11 years old and I suffer with IBS , this video is so helpful and so true. I was diagnosed not long after my 11 th birthday . It is possible that I have crones desise since my mother suffers with it . I have missed 2 weeks of school just trying to get used to ibs it's so true that is personal to what food u can and can't eat , I was NOT supposed to eat / drink dairy but I LOVE this new milk that just came out called b.o.b milk ( best of both) it's amazing if u are on semi skimmed milk and want to start drinking skimmed milk because before I was diagnosed with ibs I was tested for lactose intolerant and celiac and I got no change when I wasn't drinking milk and little to no change no eating gluten I would ether get consterpated or have diarear it wasn't nice and still isn't but I'm learning to cope better
Hey, I'm 15 and I have IBS and anxiety I have episodes every single day waking up, when I go to school and even when people come round my house. I get panic attacks on school when I feel ill or am ill cause I hate people knowing. I have gone to 4 doctors (seeing a 5th really soon) and all four have said that it is anxiety/stress and not food related at all, of corse some foods make it worse but I have to go into school late now because of it and I try not to go out at all I'm lucky if I get out my house 1 or 2 a week I have become distant with my friends and I have constant anxiety over weather I will have another episode out in public cause and I'm petrified of people finding out have you got any tips for dealing with anxiety about it or maybe what the next doctor a gastroenterologist will suggest? Thanks X
+Shara Timpson!!!!! im so sorry you're going through this and i know exactly how you feel :( firstly id suggest to never fight your symptoms, when you start to feel sick, or have an ibs symptom stay calm and just let it happen. Secondly id suggest making small goals, maybe the goal of going to school everyday or going out some amount of days a week is too much of a big goal at the moment, make very small goals like going out two days and then when your comfortable slowly build it up. I think the next doctor is likely to say the same but try and push them to give you medicine or therapy. I think the most important thing is getting your anxiety better, also try an ibs forum online they are really good. Stay distracted and confident, you will beat this i know you will, let me know if you want any more help xxx
Thank you I've tried counselling and it's not helping but I will try not to fight the symptoms I think is the thing I'm gonna focus on 😊👍🏻 x
I just came across this video now. I was on day two of my family vacation and for some reason the first couple days I always get an IBS attack. Mine isn’t rushing to the bathroom, the opposite not going and having severe pain and bloating. The anxiety is crippling though. I left my family vacation drove two hours, and am sitting in my house alone. My family doesn’t really understand it so that makes me feel even more nervous. I’m fortunate to watch videos like this. Thank you for sharing.
I eat white rice everyday and it helps so much since it has high amount of serotonin.Thanks for the video!
hi, ive been struggling with ibs for the past 2 years nearly three, first started when I went to college, but my ibs was never related to food, it would just be when I'm in nervous situations or situations that would cause me a lot of anxiety, for example, I can barely travel for long periods because my stomach would end up cramping so much I would end up being in a lot of pain and then I would need to go to the bathroom. recently ive just been accepted for a new job, and it my ibs plays up so much because I find going to work a really anxious situation because its new to me, I've gone to the doctor and they believe it is ibs, but is there anyone else who just has flare ups when in stressful or new situations or when placing themselves out of the comfort zone? everyone I meet tends to have the diet issue, but I find I can eat whatever I want near enough (carbonated drinks while in a situation where Im placing myself out of my comfort zone tends to make the symptoms I have worse, but that's it for diet)
Girl you are not alone. Certain foods mess me up but what really I feel triggers my IBS flare ups are the anxiety of going out of my comfort zone. It happened recently starting my first job and it's happened this week when they wanted to promote me (which should be GOOD NEWS RIGHT?). But this wave of anxiety and panic hit me and along with it came the symptoms for my IBS flare up
This brings me so much comfort! I’ve been at home for the past year due to the pandemic and my once raging ibs symptoms had almost completely gone (unless eating something really spicy or greasy). I’ve started a new job this week and my symptoms have started once again but I’m almost certain it’s caused only by my anxiety. I’m usually OK in the morning but once I eat lunch, the panic sets in and it’s like I’m just waiting for my stomach to start
I used to suffer from ibs, and took a small amount of an anti depressant routinely, even though I've never had any trouble with depression, and the pain disappeared completely in a month. If anyone else wants relief from ibs, talk to your doctor to see if an anti depressant can help you, according to your symptoms. It really does help lots.
your brave to be so honest :) and I appreciated this because I have anxiety and sometimes I think I suffer from IBS also. I find that greasy fast food is horrible for my gutt ;p
+Katja Vestergaard yeah definitely! i hope some of these tips help you when it comes on :)
i thought i am the only person with this horrible pains in my stomach... eish guys please help, I've been in this pain from 2012 April day by day... the bad thing is that i avoided bad food but it's still the same. and i have tried some cure but still... out of all now i need one thing, just a HOPE, if someone can tell me that i can live many more to come with this because now I'm too young to leave my unemployed mom, i still wanna have more time with my family and give em my best.please guys i need your PRAYERS and HOPE.
Thulani Thabede I can give you tips to heal your stomach. First you want to get a colonoscopy and a colonoscopy , test for bacteria, take a probiotic daily, organic bone broth, l-glutamine supplement, ginger & turmeric "golden tea" , plain greek yogurt (if you are ok with dairy) , and eliminate coffee and alcohol if you haven't already .. just a few suggestions and if you haven't
heard of any of these check them online . Good luck :)
I’m going through this now , it’s horrible , when I’m out my stomach starts playing up to the point I need to go to the toilet or fart! It’s embarrassing, iv noticed it’s when I eat foods or I’m anxious , I feel little bit more comfortable when I’m at home , it’s difficult because I used to socialise a lot :(
I have Diagnosed ibs and anxiety , in second grade my Ibs was TERRIBLE it was during class, to. I see people in comment like wishing they had it and hoping, oh please don’t wish this terrible thing upon yourself
I have both anxiety and IBS. I think this video is really helpful! Thanks for uploading this!
Thanks for this video, Emily. Does anyone else have IBS and emetophobia? They’re a really horrible mix. When Emily was talking about panicking when she felt sick I wonder if she has it.
YES I have that. It’s horrible I’ve been struggling recently and I’ve never been more scared… it’s a horrible cycle.
my tummy hurts so much when i have panic attacks and makes them worse 😩i hate it
I had ibs first time when i was 19. Now im 26. I discover my self as a ibs patient recently. Thank you emily for the tips.
Thank you SO much for making this video omg💜
I’ve struggled with IBS since I can remember and I still struggle a lot with panic attacks. I’ll have symptoms somewhere in public and won’t want to tell anyone about it so then I start freaking out because I feel like I’m not gonna have a bathroom. And then my parents get pissed at me because I get too anxious to go anywhere.
same here!! i had one of those panic attacks yesterday and it’s horrible and everytime I get a panic attack I feel bad abt myself and all. but we got this!! and hopefully we’ll get through this.
thanks so much for talking about this you don't know how much better it's made me feel seeing someone else who can actually understand how much ibs sucks haha! I've had ibs for over a year and anxiety pretty much my whole life and I just feel like I have been in constant aches and pains.. just can't seem to find anything that works for me, I am on medication for stomach spasms and occasionally have to take laxative as I get extremely constipated and bloated :( gonna try some new things now tho! Just wish I could make it go away forever haha
Thanks for this video! Had IBS for around 2 years and even not still struggling! But its help to know I'm not the only one! We need to support each other when we are low and help each other thought it! xxx
+SabbyMU yes thats a really lovely comment :)
I have mini heart attacks everyday. Doctors say it's just anxiety. Is so weird. my stomach feels weird to but I just eat everything so my body will heal. If I am dien. Lol but I think I might have ibs but idk. My stomach is always tight. And stool hasn't been the same.
This video helped me so much. It’s nice to know that other people are going through the same thing as me and that I’m not alone. ThankYou!💞
I'm so thankful I have people around me to support me and are able to talk to me about my various problems. IBS runs on my moms side of the family (no pun intended lol), so they all know what I'm going through. Also my boyfriend's mom has no colon due to ulcerative colitis so he knows what it's like to have someone close to him with digestive issues. He's actually brought me lots of stuff to help with the tummy issues like mint teas, ginger teas, different supplements, and the like.
When I first started getting sick I was in denial about it. I didn't want to admit to myself that I was sick. I just kept ignoring it up until I was bleeding pretty profusely. Then I just had to get some help. So I sat my parents down and told them what was happening and told them that it might be because of high anxiety that I had been facing for years. I mean we knew I was nervous a lot but I didn't want to admit that I was potentially mentally ill.
I thought it was something I could deal with on my own but really it was causing major damage to my body over time. I wasn't eating as much because my nerves made me not hungry, and I wasn't absorbing a lot of the nutrients because I'd get sick soon after eating. I was underweight and my body was suffering. After getting my blood test back it turned out that my internal organs has some damage to them due to the sickness. Had I not gotten help I could have died.
That's why I tend to be really vocal about my experience. I don't want anyone to die because they're afraid to get help. It can happen. It's not as embarrassing as it seems. Yeah it's a little uncomfortable to talk about at first but now I can talk about it matter of factly and I'm doing much better because of it.
super super late comment 😂 but my IBS + anxiety ruins my life. i volunteer at a fire department and wednesdays i go to training and then thursdays it’s bingo. i get the worst stomach aches , i often go to the bathroom , my anxiety makes me lightheaded, nauseous, and i’ve almost passed out a few times. i love going there and stuff but my anxiety and IBS sometimes keep me from going. ive never known how to help the symptoms so thank you loads for this video !
Did you have the bloating and heart palps with it as well?
thank you for your video :) I've had ibs for 7 years and still learning, just take it one day at a time xx
i realize i am quite late but you need to tell your doctor any of your problems, my family would tell me im dramatic. multiple times i got rushed to the hospital in terrible pain and they told me it was cysts which no it wasnt. a year late- two days ago i got diagnosed with ibs. im going to share my story and journey- but if you have family problems or stress it can cause physical bad pain. stay safe my babies, drink your water
we are like the same. it so crazy we have the same exact symptoms and problems. you really help me i enjoy watching your videos and learning what you do to help and how you’re so successful and it makes me happy. Thank you!!
ibs diagnosed over 10 years ayee I went on antidepressants for a few years and YES it does help with ibs but made my depression worse. On the meds I gained 60 lbs because I could eat everything lmao luckily I lost the weight but wouldn't do it again. and yes I agree with don't fight your symptoms. ibs symptoms have never gotten better but I've just learned how to deal. embrace the pain, stay calm and pretend nothing is happening (except going to the bathroom) deep slow breaths always help me and a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water always helps if I eat food my body doesn't agree with.
Harry Connick Jr has admitted on a few occasions to have suffered from IBS. When he was in elementary school in Weston, CT, he had to go home early every day because it struck so quickly after he ate that he had once fouled himself in forth grade and the teacher refused to help him clean himself up. The Assistant Principle came to the rescue, but he has lived with the stigma for years. He got it somewhat under control by the time he reached sixth grade and he was able to stay in school a full day. Don't you think it was very brave of him to fess up to being an IBS survivor? I doo doo...
Thank you for making this video ❤ I can say that antidepressants helped my IBS too, and now that I'm off them it's come back in full swing.
I'm 23 and lately (the last 2 weeks) I have had some IBS symptoms. Indeed IBS can be really annoying. The bad news is there's no cure for it.
Thanks so much for this video! I will continue to lie flat on my stomach if I ever have stomach cramps or feel bloated. I take Benefiber if I ever feel constipated and it usually works.
I shall try putting a can on my stomach. You were funny. Try the can tip if you can xD
This is a bit of a late comment as I’ve only just seen this but I just wanted to say thank you for this video! I get regular tummy pains and I’m very gassy I feel like something is blowing around inside of me. To top that all off I have anxiety. I felt like no one understood me then I found this video! Luckily now I also have a lovely doctor who I can speak to so I know I can get through this❤️
my anxiety is leaving the house because i’m scared i will need to toilet so i rarely leave do you have any advice on how to help this 😩
same heree!
hello! saaame! it’s kinda weird but it feels so good to know that there are other people dealing with the same thing. because i really don’t know someone with the same symptoms.. i hope you‘re doing good..
Thanks SO much! My tummy started hurting a few days ago and rubbing my tummy with lotion really helped just now. Drinking lemon ginger tea now. Have a great weekend 😉
this is literally what i’m going through right now.. thank you❤️
Thank you so much, I have been in so much pain from ibs
Ugh I'm loving u right now. I have IBS and anxiety n it's a PAIN!!
I have all of the symptoms of ibs also my mum and aunt has it, my mum keeps on saying I need to go to the doctors but I've heard that I'll need a blood test and stuff done and I hate stuff like that 😐 it's such a pain I had to quit college because of it as it was making it worse and I can't eat pizza any more
Elle Hanton Oh wow, we have the exact same story except my mom or aunt never had it. my ibs started after a medical shot I received while in college. I had to quit too...sorry for all the pain. I know how it feels.
The reason why you feel so much relief when you use your moisturizer to rub your belly is because you actually are helping your digestive muscles to soothe the area. Just like having a massage on your feets after a long run. If you actually do it following the pattern of your large intestine (a reverse U) and doing it in circular motion, I can assure you that you will feel a bigger relief. That is called a colonic massage. The only thing is that you have lo lay flat on your bed but with your knees up. It really works.
This is so helpful and comforting, thank you so much for talking about it!
I thought I was the only one who felt like a ball moving & rolling around in my stomach
You've got a lovely attitude and positivity!! Thank you so much! X
I don't know if this is going to work for anyone, but sometimes sitting on a warm place reduces my pain :)
Very nice video!!! I have IBS too and have been doing the autoimmune diet and it's unbelievable how well it works. it allows you to get your life back without meds. You give some great ideas.
Ive had IBS since 2009. Went to see a doctor and he said that "I dont know what it is, it could be even tumor" :D From experience i can tell people who has it, that what you eat and drink is a MASSIVE thing. I stop drinking coffee and eating pre-made food. People, GO TO SEE FOODTHERAPIST! Respect to you Emily Rose, i hope that you would have done this video in 2009 :D With Love From Finland!
we love having alternating IBS 🥴 I’ve noticed peppermints can hurt my stomach but not always. I think if I eat too much then it will. Same with gum.
Ive had ibs symptons for around 2 years now,Food is a big trigger and its so hard because sometimes certain food can make me feel really ill and sometimes it doesnt but the doctor told me to keep a food diary because they thought i was allergic to certain foods but it turns out i wasnt and the doctors never said anything about ibs and i think i have it but i really want some advice from a doctor but i hate talking to people about it because it makes me feel so embarrassed
+Lowri Tydd ibs is so common the doctor will of heard it a million times before so don't worry and remember it will only be for ten minutes. ibs is really hard and i hope you find something that relieves you
Thank you for these tips, I've recently been suffering heavily with IBS and Anxiety, I'll definitely try these tips and see if they help me.
+MsSummerAlyse i hope they do :)
MsSummerAlyse I can give you tips to heal your stomach. First you want to get a colonoscopy and a colonoscopy , test for bacteria, take a probiotic daily, organic bone broth, l-glutamine supplement, ginger & turmeric "golden tea" , plain greek yogurt (if you are ok with dairy) , and eliminate coffee and alcohol if you haven't already .. just a few suggestions and if you haven't heard of any of these check them online . Good luck :)
Emily Rose
Eating porridge has really helped me, must have a lot of fibre also cold pressed vege/fruit juices. If you live in New Zealand try the homegrown juices in the big white bottle 👌
I'm watching this before school sitting on the toilet
I think I have ibs there’s something that would happen almost every weekend and it would make My stomach feel like well you know when you carve a pumpkin and you have to empty out all the seeds it feels like someone did that to my stomach
So glad I found you:). You are so brave!! How long did it take your medication to help?
thank you so much! maybe a month or two :) a year on almost and it still helps
+Emily Rose did your symptoms get worse before they got better ?I've been on Endep for a month now. Thanks for relying :)
i actually can't really remember... try and stick with it and if it doesn't work try some others :) i think sometimes you need to try a couple to see which ones right for you
I make smoothies packed with vitamins and fiber that include ACV. I eat healthy. This is what I need to combat my stomach issues. It dose help me go.The problem is it makes me gassy and I have to go # 2 and I don't want to go number 2 at work or in public. I don't want to go unless I'm at home for hygienic reasons. I don't feel clean the whole day if I go at work. I just realized that I can't eat anything in the morning before work now. I can only drink a little bit of coffee or else my stomach will act up any suggestions on that.
Thank you so much for this video! I just got diagnosed. This was immensely helpful. I love your makeup as well; you look like Emma Watson. :)
I have anxiety, depression, polydactyly, ibs, self-hate, self-harm and asthama and i have been trying this trick one of them. I had friends but they were fake and starting to bully me
Plz anyone can help me. My all anxiety symtom almost under control but my legs feels wekness how to cure permanently
I've looked up what I could have for a while now and I have still yet to come across a fix. Whenever me and my girlfriend go out for food or hang out, I just get sick to my stomach. Most of the time I end up having to go to the bathroom and throwing up. I really love my girlfriend and don't have any doubts about the relationship. Does anyone know how or what this is?
I'm unable to eat gluten and sometimes dairy which is a bit of a pain for after school snacks. I've been doing karate for 6-7 years with my dad and now I'm going twice or once a week rather than three times, which annoys my Dad. Also, school get's me a little stressed and I'm generally a very anxious and nervous person about the most ridiculous things!
I suggest forgetting the vegetarian diet. Plants are hard to digest. Also, high sugar levels increase anxiety. You should look into the Ketogenic diet with Dr.Schmidt.
The last 48 Hours for me have been living hell. Worrying about money and families health. Wanting to get a job but idk if I can do it 😭
Yes antidepressants proved to me to be the solution to a large extent .still some foods r off the list but without the antidepressants its uncopable.
I suffer from IBS. Before I go to the toilet my belly hurts so much and then when I go to the toilet I remove all the items out of the toilet I don't know why and then I press my hands near my private part I don't know why and I don't get enough sleep because I stay in the toilet for hours.Also it's embarrassing so I poo in the dark
Thank you 💜 as I'm watching this I'm lying flat on my stomach trying to fart as much as I can 😂
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My IBS is kinda weird, first I feel like 1 million butterflies are in my stomach. Then it feels like those butterflies come out my mouth like vomit. But, I don’t wan’t to vomit and I feel like I’m weak if I do. And for my Anxiety, I have a huge mental breakdown and I have butterflies in my stomach too. Lastly, I tend to hide it, and make others happy and make people laugh so they can’t feel what I feel. Pretty weird huh?
I have IBS it's odd it's like out of nowhere you have to shit some things can trigger it you just have to note what you did that day but can be a pain in the ass
ive got IBS, and I'm a bus driver. so this is what i do. on days im not working im ok most of the time. but on work days ill take one immudiom tablet. hopefully after a bowel movement. but if I've not had one then ill still take a tablet. i don't mind the feeling of needing a standard poo. however driving a bus and trying to hold in the shits. and getting pain. but immoudim stops that at the door. and those no harm in taking them everyday. if you go the other way and get constapated then use half a tablet
do you take and antidepressant for your anxiety?just curious.....
It's hard to fight to symptoms it will drag u down. I have been suffering since childhood
I have really bad IBS , anxiety and depression but on anit depression for two or more years but really bad IBS now I need help end Been nusesa for while
Please can help me
You should try some advanced probiotics, helps me out with my IBS and physical activity helps to keep the body moving!
Is it true that if you worry about having diaherria you can get diaherria?
Im a med student tooo and i also have the same issues