There is nothing to worry about. I too worry about diarrhea cuz I have no control over it and I fear it will come with vomiting. I think you have these fears because it is just something you can't really control. But if you eat right and drink a lot you can at least help your insides some what. Really all you can do is eat and drink well and try not to focus on these things. Going to the bathroom is natural. You are not the only one who has these fears though just to let you know. For about 7 years I had a horrible fear of going to the bathroom because anxiety messed with my insides one year and I was freaked after that. But when I went away to college the fear just sorta went away although i do get really anxious when diarrhea becomes part of the equation. Just try and realize these things are normal, yes people have died but don't worry about dying it's not that common. If you have diarrhea drink fluids to stay hydrated, if your constipated drink fluids. It's all about taking care of yourself. If you had something to worry about you would be hearing about it on the news which your not so you are fine. It's a natural process that everyone goes through.

I know about the bodily effects of worry on the digestive system for sure. Whenever I travel or get a new job I experience constipation until I hit a rhythm. Constipation is certainly not good, but just know that your colon is very elastic and that some bouts of it here and there will not have a long-term effect.

Tips: DO NOT take laxatives. They handicap your body's ability to know when and how to have a bowel movement on their own, and they deprive you are necessary intestinal flora and fauna. Instead, drink lots of water, eat leafy greens, lay low on the dairy and sugar. take walks. Sit on the toilet two or three times per day but DO not give more than one gentle push to start - or none at all - you don't want to give yourself a hernia (I have one, and OUCH!).

There is an amazing yogic exercise called Nali, which anyone can learn. I suggest finding some resources to learn it. It is easy. Here is one link on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs13PZEKKls

Watch the other youtube videos under the search: Nali, Yoga, Abdomen.

And most importantly, from my perspective: Learn to meditate, and meditate regularly.

I've been having this problem/fear alot myself lately! My stomach cramps bc I am so tense so much and I dont have a bm for a few days sometimes. Then I start worrying bc my friend told me about someone who died from constipation. Then sometimes I get diarrhea and that sucks too!!! I worry then that it will never end! Like what if I die from it? I never have and probably never will but its a worry.

I get really painful stomach cramps at times. Then other times I have just a dull ache in my lower stomach and I dont know what exactly it is. That scares me!

Its amazing how we worry about these things but we mostly end up fine.