IBS & Cognitive, behavioural therapy query

Posted by ani04 @ani04, Jul 23, 2023

Can people give me some feedback regarding their experience with cognitive behavioural therapy relating to IBS improvement please?

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@debschmitt

I’ve been Dx with IBS-C for over 2 years. No prescription meds have helped. None of the over-the-counter laxatives work. MiraLAX, which was prescribed by the doctor cause nausea every morning. What helps me manage my pain and symptoms the most is reducing anxiety, stress as well as managing my food. Eating on a routine schedule and making sure my stomach is not empty in the morning have helped.
I reduce stress by daily meditations, engaging in activities that bring me joy, I am involved in a spiritual group and writing group as well as some light physical activity. I’m also very careful about who I spend time with. I chose to be with non-judgmental, kind and spiritual people who think as I do. Yes I still have a difficult starting the day, and I haven’t eliminated all my symptoms, but I’m managing and basically only uncomfortable a couple of hours in am. Hate this disorder for it has changed my life, but I’m alive and trying my best to bring joy and self love to my soul.

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That all sounds good and hopefully I will be going down the same path. Even good excitement and fun triggers my IBS-C. I start with a GI psych today and hopefully that coaching will help me stick to those relaxation techniques.

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@researchmaven

That all sounds good and hopefully I will be going down the same path. Even good excitement and fun triggers my IBS-C. I start with a GI psych today and hopefully that coaching will help me stick to those relaxation techniques.

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I hope it goes well, and it’s a good fit with the therapist! Fit is so important. Things didn’t go well for me with the first person they matched me with, but thankfully there was another GI psychologist in the clinic.

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