IBS New Years Goals and How Im Doing
For a bit of history I started suffering from IBS in senior year of high school and have been struggling ever since. In 2023 my anxiety about IBS really controlled me. I would eat less meals because I thought if I ate anything it would trigger a flare up. Having constant stress did not help either. Now it's winter break and my IBS i feel like has gotten better. Maybe it's not the stress of traveling to college not getting to me, but also I know what to expect from IBS flare ups and I know what to do. My 2024 goals are to take my body back and be in control again.
I already am on Linzess which works for me. Aside from taking my linzess I also take peppermint capsules for cramping or to help with digestion and it helps alot to the point where I do not need to take my prescription for cramping. I will take a probiotic from time to time but not daily. I also try to do a daily stomach massage with castor oil. That helps with bloating and constipation
My anxiety has improved since taking multivitamins, vitamin d3, and magnesium glycinate daily. I continue to stick to that regime.
I am prioritizing drinking more water. As well as eating whole foods at home and limiting eating out, although I will not deprive myself of my cravings. Being present while you eat and chewing food for a couple seconds help with digestion. Hopefully these tips help someone else.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and your New Years Goals. I'm glad to hear that you're doing better during your winter break and I hope that you'll continue feeling better throughout the new year!
It's great that you've found a regime that helps with your IBS symptoms and anxiety. I also find that eating a healthier diet, in the sense of limiting processed foods, not eating out too much, etc., helps a lot (eating enough protein also helps with my anxiety for some reason). Chewing correctly is so important, too.
Thanks again for sharing these helpful tips!
Wishing you all the best, Karina (team member)
