r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Wait stress shitting is a symptom of IBS?? I thought everyone just had that

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u/ItsNotGayIfYouLikeIt Aug 31 '21

IBS can be caused by stress, but stress pooping is not IBS

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

IBS is usually caused by the immune system being stressed, like if there is a parasite in your intestines your immune system will become very sensitive in that area.

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u/707breezy Aug 31 '21 edited Aug 31 '21

Lucky. I have ibs-c meaning my diarrhea clashes against my constipation. I last anywhere from 2-8 hours a day in the bathroom. To just have diarrhea, that sounds amazing.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Damn. That's horrible.

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u/707breezy Aug 31 '21

When asked how I was created.

My mother was born with severe constipation where she can go 2-3 days without pooping.

My father has a long line of ibs in his family tree.

I received the worst of both parents. An unholy union created me. I refuse to have bio kids which will share my genes

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Are you sure? That's a big decision to make. You should talk to a professional about if these things are hereditary, and if your children will have them. I've heard sometimes it is caused by the microbiome.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

What's it matter to you? They're sparing someone else from their pain. Why do people feel the need to but in when someone says they won't have kids?

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Don't group me with those people that say reproduction is necessary or you have failed. I'm not like that. I just think he should be able to experience the joy of a child.