Supporting a Partner with IBS
The one truth about IBS is that the sufferer does not have to live alone. Though it is one of the most common conditions around, people are often prone to feel alone. Part of the problem is that Western Society has placed such a taboo on toilet functions, and made it somewhat impolite to talk about.
If you know someone that is suffering from IBS, you must realize that it is very embarrassing for them. It takes courage for many people to make it to the point where they can even talk about it openly. Getting past the embarrassment will make it better for everyone involved, and discussing it means that a person is on the way to getting help.
Support for the non-sufferer, means taking into consideration the fact that there are going to be unpleasant smells in the bathroom from time to time. However, if you love someone and you are able to put yourself in his or her place, you will find a way to be supportive and understanding. Taking a matter-of-fact attitude towards all the smells, noises, and bodily functions that an IBS sufferer has to endure will go a long way in helping them realize they are still loved. After all, IBS does not define an individual-how one lives is what really counts.
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