This is kind of embarrassing and I am unsure if this is related to any medication or maybe undiagnosed condition (I’ve been tested for Crohn’s, IBS, etc but said all clear) But sometimes I don’t have regular bowel movements then when I need to go it takes a lot out of me literally and figuratively. Like I can’t go to the bathroom sitting I end up feeling so sick and hot I usually end up having awful diarrhea bent over in a cold shower. It’s like my whole body goes into it. Does anyone else experience anything like this? It’s awful. And messy. But I feel like I’m dying and I can’t go to the bathroom if I’m sitting on the toilet. Not every time but when my body “purges” like this that is what happens. It’s like once or twice a month sometimes. I have also been monitored and tested for gluten or dairy intolerance and all clear with that, too, I guess. Am I the only one who experiences these episodes?

Not quite sure what to do with this lol. I just downloaded this app today. I was hoping to connect with somebody who understands or has advice because it's been getting worse recently. I'm a 28 year old female and I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and Irritable Bowel Syndrome at 18 years old. I just recently was diagnosed with PTSD due to leaving an emotionally abusive relationship last year. Ever since then, my IBS specifically has gotten worse. Anxiety and stress tends to trigger it for me the most. I have IBS-C, which is constipation dominant. I've had yo completely cut red meat, pork, dairy, or any high fat foods from my diet. I have to eat a high fiber diet and chug water bottles all day to stay regular. Lean chicken like grilled chicken or fish is my go to for protein. Most of the time, I go pretty regularly but there are times where it'll flare up and I'll be suffering. It tends to flare up really badly during my time of month. Sometimes I have to rely on 3 ducosate sodium tablets in order to go. Anyone have any advice for me besides what I'm already doing? Maybe something I haven't tried yet? Should I see a nutritionist or specialist for advice? My regular doctor just suggested Metamucil. Caffeine, weirdly enough, is also a trigger no matter how much water I drink with it. oluble fiber tends to be what helps the most for me. Too much insoluble fiber like salads are a trigger. Thank you in advance for any advice!

My anxiety and IBS play on each other so bad. Thinking about not having a bathroom causes me to think I have to go. Getting stuck in traffic yup my body thinks it has to poop. And it feels real. Sometimes it is, sometimes it's anxiety poops. I'm so desperate to be able to take back control. I keep getting told Imodium, healthy diet, and probiotics. I keep hearing how good cannabis is for anxiety and supposedly for anything inflammation related. But I don't want the thc. I rarely even have alcohol because I don't like the feeling of even a light buzz. But I'm so tired of this being the block on my life. I don't go many places. I I hate traveling because of that fear. My general anxiety is so much better since I went off the antidepressants, after 2 yrs on them it just took a turn. I'm not depressed. I'm just tired and want some of my freedom back. I want to date without telling someone I get nervous poops. I want to go for drives. Go to a concert. Does anyone else use cannabis for IBS anxiety?

I have high anxiety. I'm experiencing all physical symptoms including diarrhea. I've been waking up in the middle of the night with it. should I be worried?

Hi... new to this...just wondering if anyone has issues with anxiety/depression and if it triggers their IBS