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I have IBS and a history of panic disorder. A couple weeks ago, after five years of no attacks I had a relapse after taking a probiotic. I'm almost back to norm
by jmhain 12y ago
I have IBS and a history of panic disorder. A couple weeks ago, after five years of no attacks I had a relapse after taking a probiotic. I'm almost back to normal (heart palpitations and slight uneasiness whenever I eat) but man, that experience shook me.
- Zelphyr 12y agoI never had any IBS symptoms as a result of panic disorder but I can say from experience that finding a good evidence based* therapist can change your life. I've gone from panic attacks sending me running home and downing Xanax to them being a general annoyance lasting 5 minutes tops. And given my trajectory I have every reason to believe that soon, with a possible rare exception, I won't have any at all. Related: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7790727 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7790727 * This is key. A therapist who works off their intuition ("why do you think you freaked out?") is a waste of money.