Dedicated to those who suffer from IBS and similar syndromes, you are NOT ALONE! It can be really depressing at times, for sure.

I am NOT anorexic... I have sever IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) on top of my other syndromes (FM, lung problems etc.) and I cannot eat much. Being of tall thin stature anyway, now, with my syndromes full blown it is very difficult to eat enough, and believe me I do TRY... I actually eat 4 pieces of bread with my meals for example.... but when food HURTS my intestines, it's hard to even want to try other foods beyond the "safe" ones. My loss of my youth TOO SOON, when the "change of life" hit me early, and I had no hormones to hold these syndromes in check, life became misery and depression, much of the time. I can no longer come up to our world's standards of youth and beauty. I was not really pretty in my youth, but a little hair curling and a little make up (I am allergic now) at least gave me a sense of self worth... men would open a door for me.... Now when I go out I feel very self conscious, especially when I have to also wear a germ mask to protect myself from colds and flu....

So now I am getting back to looking within, to practice letting my "light" to shine out - and that is really what life is all about anyway. I am on a journey and this is a part of it. You can learn about all my "silent syndromes" (meaning those invisible illnesses that doctors and others can't see, and often dismiss as being "in your head") with helpful links) and if you care to click, my spiritual journey link is on this page too My Story

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