<human>: My SO has been diagnosed with IBS for years, but in the last few weeks   it's gotten really bad. She's had constant nausea as well for a long time but recently the stomach pains have gotten much worse and she's started to throw up roughly every other day. The nausea and puking are not IBS symptoms so she suspects it might be colitis.

I can see why everybody hates doctors so much though. As soon as she mentions her IBS diagnosis they all pretty much ignore everything else she says and refuse to help her at all. One even had the gall to tell her "not to worry about eating for a few days." This has happened with about half a dozen doctors.

It's to the point now where she doesn't know if she can even have a job. Not knowing if you're going to vomit in the middle of the day is not an asset for sure.

I know what she's going through is way worse, but the emotional toll is wreaking havoc on me. I just want her to get better but I'm completely powerless to help at all. I can't even watch TV with her without thinking about the pain she's in and worrying about her future. I can barely hold it together to get through the day and break down into tears as soon as I'm by myself. This might be trivial to what other people go through, but it's the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with and I don't know if I can handle it. I know she needs someone to be strong for her right now but I don't know if I have it in me.

Perhaps some of you have a partner with chronic health problems. How do you cope? This is my first serious relationship and I'm just not prepared for this at all.

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<bot>: My SO is suffering from chronic stomach pains, nausea and vomiting. I'm a complete and utter wreck. How do I pull it together?