A flare-up of irritable bowel syndrome can last from a few hours to several days. However, it is not uncommon for some people to experience symptoms for weeks or even longer. Factors such as stress, diet, medication, and lifestyle can all contribute to the length and severity of an IBS flare-up. And we are calling this a healthy happy new year?
Maybe add Christmas in there. I thought I did good only dabbling a little at the dessert table. And Christmas itself was fine. Like, really good. And when I say it was fine and really good, I am talking about my gut. Christmas itself and my gut were really good.
The weird week where time stands still
It was that dang week after Christmas. The one where time stands still and you don’t know what day it is. Trust me, I was counting the days. Looking for the next one, because that one had to bring an improvement in my condition.
It was an IBS flare, a bad one. I was nauseous for two days. Throw up in my mouth nauseous. Bloating but instead of flatulence, it was burping. Let’s not leave out my good friend diahreea. I ate breakfast but couldn’t stomach anything else for the remainder of the day. By day three of the flare, I could manage to eat three meals a day but kept those light and safe.
The problem is the world is going on around you and you just feel so unbelievably miserable. Your appearance is fine, no one knows any different. It is almost like a disservice to one’s self. Despite my looking fine and going through the daily motions, I don’t want to ride bikes. Don’t want to take a walk. I don’t want to have a drink. I just don’t. Don’t want to anything.
It was like my body needed a reset. You had a little garbage input, clear out the system and get ready for the new year. I don’t get caught up on the new year and a fresh start. I see every Monday as a fresh start. Let’s cross things off the list for this week. I guess I have a hard time projecting for a year out. Too far, too big. I can only focus on one week at a time.
New Year resolutions
I fully support those looking to start New Year’s resolutions. The start of a new year is a point of reflection for me. I like to look at the past year, accomplishments, and failures, it is all in there and should be looked at. I look toward the new year and try to think of ways to change what I fell short of in the past year. Is there something I can do to change the outcome this year? Although, at the end of the day, this new year thing is just another day.
Happy New Years! I hope for all a well and prosperous year ahead.
