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Hypnotherapy CDs

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CLKD:
The advice I would give is not to listen to the CDs whilst driving  ;D.

I have relaxation tapes but it was finding time to listen that was my biggest problem  ::)

When I am travelling I worry about not getting to the Motorway facilities in time, why are they always through the whole complex instead of in the car park  :bang: :bang: :bang:.  I have a pack of wet wipes 'in case'.

It doesn't take long for old habits to return.  When I don't eat properly and I get queasy the phobia returns within moments  :'(.  I have never understood why my brain/gut react to bad memories but not to any happy times I've experienced  :-\

Ju Ju:
I would look for a hypnotherapy cd specifically for sleep, as at the end of any other recording they end it by telling you are going to feel energetic! Very frustrating if you are gently drifting off! I have been inspired to check some cds for myself for when I can't sleep. Thank you! Playing word games or naming the states of the USA do not cut for me any more! :o I'll check out brambles suggestion.

I have taken to wearing either a sanitary towel or weak bladder pad, when I feel insecure ( need those at the mo, with all the coughing I have been doing!) I carry clean pants, wet wipes etc in my hand bag. (I had a bag stolen in NY, with my spare stuff inc soiled pants, but no money, cards. Ha, ha!)  I have had problems with incomplete evacuation. Sometimes difficult to get out, but I am determined not to stop doing things I want to do. (Just had to cancel my first physio session for that, which I have had to wait for for months. Have a chest infection) l have a copy of IBS for dummies that suggests wearing adult nappies if you have big problems and have to fly! Never had to resort to that thank goodness, though I have a friend who did have an accident on a flight, poor girl. You'd be surprised how common these problems are. It's just that it's hard to talk about it still.

CLKD you always make me laugh, but not today pleeeease! Haven't got a pad on.........

Kathleen:
Hello Bettyboo.

I have enormous sympathy for you as the worry about having an accident is guaranteed to get my anxiety going.  I was always told that my troubles were IBS but six years ago I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and a few months later I had what turned out to be my last period. When I was very ill I wore incontinence pads that are sold in chemists, they are like pull up nappies for adults. They were very slim and discreet and I would wear one when out but change back into knickers when at home.
I also understand the diet dilemma and whenever I eat something new I worry if it will agree with me. Co-incidentally we had lentils tonight for the first time in ages and I was so nervous I didn't enjoy any of it!
Many of us experience changing bowel habits as a result of the menopause and I find this a particularly hard cross to bear.
Wishing you well.

K.

CLKD:
HORMONES!  I've said previously that 10 mins. before a bleed, even if 1 wasn't due, I would have to dash with the 'runs' ……. so planning trips around the calendar became essential.

bmac:
Betty, my daughter has ulcerative colitis which caused her great anxiety about going out and being caught short. She has found acupuncture very beneficial both for her symptoms and related anxiety and now copes very well. Her symptoms and
anxiety have greatly subsided and, with medication, she lives a normal life. She visited the Dutch herbalist/ acupuncturist Jan De Vries in Glasgow. Perhaps he could advise you as he has many international contacts in Europe. All the best!

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