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[quote=Anonymous]OP I am a teacher as well and have IBS, which mainly flares in stressful periods. It has always been a struggle and not just at work, but I definitely ruled out certain career paths due to this issue. I work in an independent school where I can leave to use the bathroom as needed, but if course there are times I can’t…like if I am giving a test or something. I nearly lost my mind the year we all had to proctor SAT’s and had to arrange for someone to be available to come relieve me if it was needed. I could never work in a 
normal public school situation where teachers aren’t allowed breaks as needed. I have been to many doctors over the years but they didn’t really help me. I finally figured out that I just have several chronic conditions (GERD, overactive bladder, etc) which flare when I am stressed and so I have to manage my life accordingly.

Things that help me: peppermint tea after lunch, 
reducing caffeine intake during flares, eating bland foods at lunch, having immodium on me for bad days, and using gut-focused hypnotherapy. The Nerva app works for me. I did the whole 6 week program to start and now if I have a flare I use it for 2-3 days and it works every time. Truly remarkable.

I’m sorry, it really sucks and I know that feeling well. But finding some hacks that work has really helped ease my anxiety over the years.[/quote]

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