How Slowing Down Has Helped My IBSMany years ago I used to rush from one thing to the next. Constantly busy with a million tasks on my plate...reactionscomments
I Choose To …These are the words I try to live by with my IBS… “I choose to”. The help me to decide what I...reactionscomments
It’s Not Always The IBS That Stops YouWhen you’ve had IBS for a while, you get used to it slowing you down and stopping you from doing certain things...reactionscomments
Releasing Anger To Ease Your SymptomsDo you get angry at yourself when you can’t control your IBS symptoms? Or perhaps you get angry at others when they...reactionscomments
Is It Time To Try A New Strategy?You’ve probably heard of a saying that goes something like this… “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and...reactionscomments
Vegetarian Protein Sources on a Low FODMAP DietMany people struggle to find high protein vegetarian options on a low FODMAP diet, particularly because most legumes are quite high in...reactionscomments
How My Work Technology Helps My IBSI have a love-hate relationship with technology. I love the ways that different types of technology can enhance life and makes things...reactionscomments
Preparing for an All-Day Catered EventAll day events can strike fear in the heart of many people with IBS, especially if you’ll be sitting in a room...reactionscomments
8 Tips for Dealing with Abdominal PainEveryone who has IBS experiences abdominal pain, because it’s one of the diagnostic criteria for IBS. This means that the one thing...reactions2comments
The Cycle of Pain with IBSLiving with pain on a daily basis is draining, physically and mentally. While some people with IBS experience pain only on some...reactions3comments
Making a Mental Shift to Make IBS EasierEven though IBS is a physical condition, I find that the best way to cope with the challenges of IBS is to...reactionscomments
Just Keep GoingWe all have days where things get too much. When it’s just one day every now and again, while frustrating, it’s not...reactionscomments
The Pros and Cons of Using a Food and Symptom JournalPeople with IBS are often advised to track their symptoms and food intake so that they can work out what’s triggering their...reactionscomments
How To Manage Your IBS When You’re Way Too BusyA busy and hectic life is almost a badge of honor in today’s world, with so many things going on in your...reactionscomments
Tips For Talking To Your Doctor About Your IBSTalking to anyone about your IBS can be confronting, because bowel habits are still a taboo subject. And while it may seem...reactions3comments
Dealing With The Crappiness of IBSNo matter how well your IBS is usually managed, there will be days when it overwhelms you. Sometimes that overwhelm is to...reactionscomments
Powering Through Your IBSThe hardest part of a chronic condition is that it never goes away. You certainly can manage IBS, but you can never...reactionscomments
Why Restricted Diets for IBS Need Nutritional GuidanceWith all the dietary advice given on the internet, it may seem like restricted diets aren’t that big a deal. But any...reactionscomments
Dealing with Flare Ups While You’re TravelingWhile traveling can be exciting, for someone with IBS there’s always some trepidation about whether your IBS will flare up while you’re...reactionscomments
The Downside To Having Your IBS Well ManagedI’ve never met anyone with IBS who didn’t want to get their symptoms under control, or to have them go away completely...reactionscomments
