A Different Type of GoalThis year I didn’t set New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve never found them to be particularly successful in the past. I set big...reactionscomments
Do You Need to Have a Chat?How are you doing today? How are you feeling? Is there anything you need? If it’s been a while since anyone has...reactions10comments
Bigger Meals Can Make IBS WorseOne of the things that can trigger IBS symptoms is eating big meals. When you eat, your stomach stretches as it begins...reactions2comments
Using Leftovers to Help Manage IBSOf all the strategies to help manage IBS, leftovers may not seem very important. But bear with me while I explain how...reactionscomments
I Still Fear Gatherings Centered Around FoodRecently I had a dream about Christmas and it made me very afraid. This year, our family is all gathering together in...reactionscomments
A Battle with Body ImageIt’s almost become taboo to talk about body image since it can be a sensitive topic. But it’s something I want to...reactions2comments
The Value of Community SupportOne of the things that I love about people who have an ongoing medical condition is their willingness to support other people...reactionscomments
Ask, Ask and Ask AgainThere are some medical conditions where the solution is pretty easy to determine. If you break your arm, it will need to...reactionscomments
Changing Your Daily Routine Can Affect Your IBSSince so many different things can trigger IBS, one of the best ways to achieve stable management is to develop a consistent...reactionscomments
Decluttering As A Tool To Help Your IBSHave you ever felt that if you didn’t have to keep track of so many things that it would be easier to...reactionscomments
The Irritation of IBSWhen we talk about the effects that IBS has on mental state, we usually think about how it makes us anxious or...reactions2comments
Reflect On Your Successes – An Unexpectedly Powerful StrategyOver the years I’ve learned many strategies for controlling my IBS. Most of them revolve around removing potential triggers, which of course...reactionscomments
Finding The Light At The End Of The TunnelDo you remember that moment? When it really sank in and you truly knew what it meant for your future, now that...reactions1comment
Pain Avoidance Is A ProblemHow far would you go to avoid pain? That might sound like a strange question to ask, particularly since anyone with IBS...reactionscomments
Consistency Will Help Your IBS During the HolidaysRegardless of whether you have a busy holiday season or a quiet one, you’re likely to be taken out of your regular...reactionscomments
Perspective Is A Wonderful ThingI hate having IBS – always have and, most likely, always will. The pain, the toilet runs, the bloating, the gas. How...reactionscomments
An Alcohol-Less Holiday Season?I’ve never been a huge drinker, but I do enjoy a glass of wine or two. I like having a glass in...reactionscomments
How to Manage Stress During the Holiday SeasonI’ve always found it kind of funny how a time of year that’s meant to give so much joy can instead give...reactionscomments
The Apps I Use to Help Manage My IBSAs someone who was diagnosed with IBS long before the invention of the smartphone and apps, it intrigues me that there’s now...reactionscomments
It’s Okay To Say No On The HolidaysEveryone has their own holiday traditions, with things they enjoy doing each holiday season. But after you’ve been diagnosed with IBS, you’re...reactionscomments
