it always amazes me how differently shy bowel manifests in different sufferers. one thing seems to be for sure though: however apparently bizarre and idiosyncratic your shy bowel triggers are you can guarantee there's other people out there with the exact same shy bowel profile! personally, becoming aware of what EXACTLY were my own shy bowel triggers was the beginning of recovery for me. still got the condition but it just doesn't cause my much grief now.

and the dream thing! damn, it almost seems to be part of having the condition! not being able to find a suitable place to crap, or else becoming aware that the door/side of stall/cubicle etc is missing and there's people around! how strange!

anyway, happy new year to folk using the board! hope its a good one for you all.

baz - moderator