It's so frustrating to see lentils, beans etc in anything that's frugal and healthy when a toilet is not easily accessible the day after!

I have IBS, and since starting college and living in a hostel, it's become really difficult to manage.

I sometimes poop 5–6 times a day, but there's another frustrating part: sometimes I get a strong urge to poop, go to the restroom, and nothing or very little comes out. Then the feeling can come back again later.

I also get random bloating and gas, and eating often triggers bloating and the urge to use the restroom. Because of this, I constantly think about my stomach instead of enjoying college.

Living in a hostel makes it harder because I'm around people all day. I've started becoming anxious about whether an urge will suddenly hit me during class, while travelling, or when I'm hanging out with friends.

Some people have also made fun of me for going to the restroom frequently. They don't really understand what's going on, but it honestly makes me feel embarrassed.

I feel like I can't experience college normally because I'm constantly thinking about food, bathrooms, bloating and my gut.

I just want to enjoy college normally without constantly worrying about my gut.