Great post, Beckybecks! I have most of the symptoms on your list, and the worse is probably the total loss of appetite due to stress. As soon as I wake up I need the loo - which causes anxiety and then I can't eat breakfast. Usually I need to go two or three times - and this then destroys my mood for the rest of the day... and I don't eat. I have had various types of health anxiety over the years (asked my doctor for a cardiograph at age 14, pushed the pharmacist to give me more vaccinations), but IBS is probably the worst... a vicious circle I can't break... But it's good to share with you guys here!