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Does anyone experience panic attacks during chronic diarrhea. I have been trying to cope with ibs 40 yrs now. It's getting worse.

  1. I experience panic attacks during flares but not during diarrhea. Is there a fear connected with it for you? That can absolutely trigger the panic attack. Breathing techniques can help, it doesn't happen overnight and it takes practice. I'm sorry you are going through this. Panic attacks are so scary. Does it happen often for you? -Elizabeth (team member)

    1. It depends. My anxiety definitely spikes when I need to poop. Which makes my flare-up even worse! They feedback into each other and it makes things worse! I try my best to breathe and focus on getting to a bathroom. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Wishing you a gentle and symptom-free day ~ Sawyer (team member)

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