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Treatment for colitis and anxiety

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Butterfly7
Butterfly7

Hello all,

I have UC and have had this for the last three years. At the moment it is quite settled however my anxiety and my social fear is taking over my life. I have a fear of not making it to the loo on time when I am out and am constantly thinking of where the nearest toilet is, and although I don’t require it I work myself up so much that I do. This mostly happens when I am stuck in traffic or if the train just randomly stops for a while- as I then get scared that I need the toilet. This brings me very down as my life has changed as I am always fearful and feel low and depressed at time.

Any help or advice will truly be appreciated please as I am longing to have a normal life with my family and friends without having a fear of needing the toilet.

Many thanks in advance.

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  • barbara80658
    barbara80658 Butterfly7

    Posted

    I am exactly like that .You can always put a big pad on for security.Isn't it awful?

     

  • rell25
    rell25 Butterfly7

    Posted

    Hi Butterfly7, I found that in times like this I would need to just breathe deeply and slowly and relax my shoulders and in a way try to calm my body by using my mind (like a medative state almost). I know it sounds crazy but its hard to explain. Can you try to distract yourself from the anxiety by maybe singing a song in your head??
  • kerry_63543
    kerry_63543 Butterfly7

    Posted

    Hi....I'm right with you! I've had so many acciendent in public, it's mortifying! I've been uncontrolled for passed 11months, drs put me on an off steroids I'm sure my body don't know if it's comming or going! I wear pads and big knickers all the time. I always take a spare out and if I do go out I bearly eat a thing, scared!!! So rather stay in! 
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