Oh yes. With IBS-D never know when flare up coming. Anytime I go anywhere even just to grocery I am very nervous. I also take Imodium pills if I know I am doing/going somewhere and I don't eat at all yesterday went to new family doctor... took Imodium Yea when family comes over for holidays even tho they know my condition (few have it too). I get so nervous. I think it can be hereditary my Dad and sis/bros have it. My sis has it. Couple of my 5 kids have it. They hate it too

I'm also afraid to date! What happens if I have a problem?? So no dating! Also wear diapers if going somewhere. Just in case! Does anyone get in the car and it hits 2- 3 minutes. Or when going into a store?? First thing i do is find the rest room! So disheartening!! I give up!!

I just accpected not to have a life. Company to me is the 4 walls!

I am a widow, my spouse died almost 2 years ago. I am thinking about dating but my IBS, has feeling like I just can't do that. I never know when I will get sick. The stress involved in dating at my age almost certainly guarantee's it will flare up. I will have to time limit a date so I can get through it.

Oh yeah, I can relate....had to go to a open house with my son --- and had to use their bathroom while I was there.....so embarrassing -- 5 other people there./ugh. had no choice. Then after my son moved into his brand new house -- had to break in his bathroom -- no tissue paper -- he had to go borrow some tissues from the movers....I have had this problem since 2009.....its not quite as bad now, but it still has its moments.