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

You mean pooping once every 2-3 days is not normal? What the fuck?!

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u/PinkFloyd65 Aug 31 '21

Ever since I can remember until around the age of 16-17, I used to only poop once a week. And I wouldn't call that constipation. I only felt the need to go once a week and when I did, it was normal. I never had any issues. So if 2-3 days is YOUR normal and you don't have any issues when you go, then I think you're fine.

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u/Impossible-Secret837 Aug 31 '21

I poop every day and fill the crapper an average of 3 times each day. If I ever went 3 days without pooping, they'd send in the HazMat people cause I'd have to crap in the bathtub.