Hi Kathleen,
I was told I had IBS for years too, although seemingly I have Crohn's AND IBS, for my sins!
I've had counselling from a counsellor my hospital provides for IBD patients, which was great. I am also trying all sorts of self-help stuff - I went gluten free for a month recently (but stopped when I started to have hypoglycemia issues at night, from not eating enough starchy carbs), I have also cut out a lot of dairy, chocolate, sugar head meant to be going onto the FODMAP diet as a case study for a dietician neighbour). I have started taking lots of supplements - vitamin B complex with extra B12, iron, high strength vitamin C, magnesium, probiotics, digestive enzymes, licorice root (to heal the gut), l-theanine for anxiety, and Boots own stress relief tablets occasionally (hops, ballerina, passion flower). I now go to bed at 10pm every night and meditate twice a day, and I walk my dogs every day too!
Yes, it's the same GP who misdiagnosed Crohns who is now telling me that because I'm still having periods and my FSH is fine, that it must be anxiety. I did remind her of her previous mistake, and she said she is keeping it at the back of her mind...maybe it should be at the front instead?! She also said that she believed adrenal fatigue, thyroid issues, CFS and M.E were simply a dumping ground for people whose blood tests showed nothing abnormal, but who couldn't accept a diagnosis of "anxiety".
My gastroenterologist also tried to tell me I had an anxiety disorder, because I am apparently too young for the menopause at 45. He said that because my Crohn's appears to be in remission currently, all my symptoms were indicative of anxiety.