bluefalcon15 said:I feel the same way. It’s starting to become a dangerous burden for me. 😠
Why doesn't any of the experts say anything about this? *sigh*...
What you are describing sounds like anxiety-induced irritable bowel syndrome. It is practically incurable because the issue is rooted so deeply in your psyche, and when you combine that with rapid digestion, you have a truly disastrous combination. You might attempt to mitigate it with herbal supplements, but frankly, most of it is useless junk. A competent psychiatrist might offer some relief, though even that rarely yields practical results in our current system.
However, there are certain adjustments one can make. If you learn to master the mechanics of your own body, you can manage. I have a few recommendations based on my own long-standing struggles for you and anyone else dealing with similar issues.
Generally, once you eat something, it takes at least ten hours to pass through—assuming your digestion is as fast as you say. The key is knowing your schedule a day in advance. If you have to be somewhere by 8:00 AM and that means waking up at 6:00, eating a late dinner is essentially a form of self-sabotage. Aim to have your last meal by 7:00 PM. Even if you aren't going anywhere, I wouldn't recommend eating anything substantial after 8:30 PM. If you don't, you won't just deal with digestive issues tomorrow morning; you'll be struggling all day long.
Furthermore, if you have to head out in the morning, give yourself at least ninety minutes before you actually leave the house. You need to be relaxed enough to handle your business properly at home. Once you wake up, try having a cup of black coffee. Some might tell you that's unwise because it triggers a movement, but that is precisely the point: you want it to trigger while you are safely at home, rather than while you are out in public. That is the entire purpose of the coffee. Similarly, alcohol can act as a stimulant; perhaps a small glass of bourbon the night before might help, but don't overdo it, or you'll end up with debilitating diarrhea the next morning that simply won't quit. I might suggest three ounces of Jack Daniel's in the evening, but even that isn't a guaranteed fix.
It is all highly subjective, but you must understand the rhythm of your own digestion and align your lifestyle accordingly. If your body tends to clear itself in the morning, then ensure you are prepared for that. Some people find relief in the evening, but for most, it is a morning affair. This means you cannot afford to have a friend call you at 9:00 AM demanding you meet them on the other side of town by 9:30. You simply won't have the window of time required to finish your business at home. Because of my own condition, I have caused quite a few embarrassments in various coffee shops and public institutions, so believe me when I say I know exactly what I am talking about; my DNA is practically etched into the plumbing of this country.
Abdominal cramps, gas, the sheer misery of being stuck on a bus or sitting in a lecture hall—I have lived through it all. That is why I am perfectly content staying on my bicycle whenever possible. This condition is a massive hindrance in life; long trips and early morning sightseeing tours in unfamiliar cities are simply not meant for people like us. And, if it makes you feel any better, you are certainly not alone in this.
