Diarrhea in therapy

[Deleted member 38906]

It was my second time seeing this therapist that I got explosive diarrhea. She wanted to do the meeting room exercise with me where you imagine a safe place and invite all your parts around the table. As soon as she suggested it I felt nervous. But went along with it anyway. I have to say that I'm very phobic of feeling things. Half way through the exercise I saw my child part show up, then an angry aggressive part that wanted to stop the therapy to protect me cause I was feeling things. Mostly compassion for my child part.
Sometimes having been so numb I get surprised by how much suppressed feelings I carry that it's enough to make me panic and dissociate. I felt spacy which in turn made me panic and then I felt like I was gonna explode right there and then. I asked her if I could use her toilet. I went in but I couldn't go cause it was right next to her office and I was worried she was gonna hear me. I kept telling myself that I didn't need to go that I could hold it longer. I went back in and tried to keep it together. I failed after a minute of squirming in my seat I told her I had to leave. She was hesitant to let me go cause I was still a bit spacy but I reassured her that I was good enough to drive. She felt ok to end and with that I ran out to the closest coffee shop. This was by far the most embarrassing thing that's happened to me in therapy. How do I go back? What if I get diarrhea again? I have a sensitive stomach so it's very likely :(

 

[Deleted member 37474]

It was my second time seeing this therapist that I got explosive diarrhea. She wanted to do the meeting roo...

Maybe eat some bananas prior to the visit or even take Imodium. I get nervous stomach in therapy and keep gas-x on hand because it tends to soothe the acid.

 

[Emotional girl]

I often have stomach problems due to my anxiety so what I do is take a Imodium about an hour before my therapy sessions ect and this really helps me.
I am also heard that charcoal is good for stomach problems.
Maybe you could tell your therapist that you have stomach problems(no need to go into details) and they might be more understanding.

 

[shatter eyes]

I have similar when under stress. Look up neurogenic diahrea. I also can be aggravated by diet. Signals loop to brain gets messed up and BAM detonation.

NeuroGenic Diahrea

Usually just water cannon stuff for me. Depends are quite dependable but the stench in summer heat when changing is horrible.

Hope info helps. Also you can turn on taps or flush the toilet then go. If u time it right..nobody will hear a thing.
You can also remove or hide your shoes so that others outside the stall wont know its you. Trust me... i know how it is :(

Typo... it can be aggravated by diet.

 

[Deleted member 38906]

Thanks for your responses everyone. I stopped seeing the T that intensified my stomach issues. I'm seeing a more gentle T now which has been helpful in keeping my anxieties under control.

 

[Emotional girl]

Thanks for your responses everyone. I stopped seeing the T that intensified my stomach issues. I'm seeing a...

I am glad that you managed to sort things out and that you have found a new therapist who suits you more.Good luck with the rest of your therapy.

 

[AllSheWouldntSay]

I wouldn’t suggest charcoal. I had it a few times when I tried to overdose and it made my bowel issues worse.
I have to tell you, I’m impressed and proud of you for creating this thread. I hope you see that you’re not alone.
For me, my body and emotions are in sync. When I’m detached and disassociating, I don’t go to the bathroom for days. When I’m present and feeling; it comes out in every area....
being able to process and walk through this stuff will help you. Eating rice and taking Imodium seems like a helpful solution.
Keep talking and sharing.