Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.
I just had to leave work this morning after only being there for 40 minutes this morning because I was sure my bowels were going to play up all day and I'd be running to the toilet. I work in child care and we have to have enough staff per ratio of children so it's difficult for me to just run to the toilet if need be. I only work 2 days a week and for the most part I manage, luckily.
Today wasn't even one of my shifts I was covering for a co-worker that is on holidays. When I got to work I just knew the sickness and stomach cramps (also felt dizzy) I had weren't going to go easily today so I rang my boss up. Who is also away and couldn't come in. But she got one of the other staff to come in early so I could leave. The reason for my post is that they couldn't get any one to cover my shift (the shift I was suppose to cover for someone else). So once they get to lunch breaks and stuff during the middle part of the day they're going to be understaffed, however ratio wise in the rooms they are okay except when it's break time. I feel so bad. But I just felt so sick. And woried and embarressed that I'd have to run to the bathroom every 10 minutes.
I feel guilty too because now that I'm home I don't feel no where near as bad as I did at work and I'm wondering wether I should have just toughed it out. But I have gone to the toilet a few times since being home and I know if I had stayed I probably wouldn't have been able to go when I needed to.
Also now that I can go to the bathroom if I need to I don't actually feel sick though the cramps get quiet bad sometimes (still feel a bit dizzy too). But because I don't feel sick I want to eat normally...so I feel guilty because effectively I am home sick from work and want to eat like it's just a day off.
Ive been told I feel guilt and worry over things I shouldn't I suffer from depression and anxiety also so I feel bad about stuff all the time.
Today wasn't even one of my shifts I was covering for a co-worker that is on holidays. When I got to work I just knew the sickness and stomach cramps (also felt dizzy) I had weren't going to go easily today so I rang my boss up. Who is also away and couldn't come in. But she got one of the other staff to come in early so I could leave. The reason for my post is that they couldn't get any one to cover my shift (the shift I was suppose to cover for someone else). So once they get to lunch breaks and stuff during the middle part of the day they're going to be understaffed, however ratio wise in the rooms they are okay except when it's break time. I feel so bad. But I just felt so sick. And woried and embarressed that I'd have to run to the bathroom every 10 minutes.
I feel guilty too because now that I'm home I don't feel no where near as bad as I did at work and I'm wondering wether I should have just toughed it out. But I have gone to the toilet a few times since being home and I know if I had stayed I probably wouldn't have been able to go when I needed to.
Also now that I can go to the bathroom if I need to I don't actually feel sick though the cramps get quiet bad sometimes (still feel a bit dizzy too). But because I don't feel sick I want to eat normally...so I feel guilty because effectively I am home sick from work and want to eat like it's just a day off.
Ive been told I feel guilt and worry over things I shouldn't I suffer from depression and anxiety also so I feel bad about stuff all the time.
As for the secondary comments, are you working with anyone or do you have someone who is helping you with your anxiety and depression? If you do, and you still feel guilty or notice the IBS issues are getting worse, please consider calling them. They may be able to help.
Best wishes, stay strong and always remember you are never alone.
I'm not really seeing anyone at the moment for the anxiety and depression it is just too exspensive. I have before, but not at the moment.
I suggest this, because that's what I ended up doing. I suffer from IBS-D, I was diagnosed over 20 years ago. I also suffer from depression and anxiety. In fact, I'm not sure what came first the IBS or the depression. Anyways, I have been on a lot of anti-depressants over the years. I just started a new one about a month ago, and it seems to help my diarhea too. It's called Pristiq. You can have a regular MD prescribe anti-depressants/anti-anxiety meds. I've been to Psychiatrists in the past, and I don't really click with them (plus my insurance won't pay for mental health).
I am an elementary school teacher, and no one is in the room with me, but 30 students, so I do know how you feel. The worse thing you can do is worry about it!!!!
Good luck to you, and BIG HUGS.