Stress, IBS and Getting On With ItOne of the biggest triggers for IBS is stress, yet stress isn’t as simple a concept as most people think it is...reactionscomments
Using Past Experiences to Keep Moving ForwardToday I purchased a ticket to a conference I’ve been wanting to attend for years. For some people, such a purchase is...reactionscomments
Getting Family and Friends To Help With Your Special DietThere’s nothing worse than having to follow a restricted diet when everyone else around you can eat whatever they want, while you...reactions2comments
Using Gratitude to Reduce the Mental Challenges of IBSA tool that I regularly use personally, and in my practice, is the cultivation of gratitude. I find this simple strategy incredibly...reactionscomments
Don’t Be Afraid To Admit You Need HelpIBS is a very challenging condition to deal with because it affects you both physically and mentally. When things are going well...reactionscomments
The Anxiety of a Restricted IBS DietNo matter which way you look at it, restrictions alter your freedom, particularly your freedom of choice. They stop you from making...reactionscomments
How Seeing a Psychologist Helped My IBSThere have been moments when having IBS has caused me despair. So much so that I’ve been frightened of what might happen...reactions2comments
How the Little Things You Do Each Day Can Affect Your IBSIBS can be triggered by all sorts of things, including stress, certain foods, lack of exercise, illness, and medications. But it can...reactionscomments
A Simple Technique to Help with StressStress is a major trigger for IBS symptoms in many people. In fact, stress can sometimes be such a powerful trigger that...reactionscomments
Making the Low FODMAP Diet EasierThe low FODMAP diet is one of the most effective strategies available for managing IBS symptoms, but it’s also one of the...reactions5comments
What Is It like to Have IBS?It’s hard for people who don’t have IBS to know what it feels like, so here’s a little exercise to help anyone...reactions3comments
Why I Choose to Speak up About My IBSNot so long ago, telling people about my IBS wasn’t something I would consider doing. Even the people closest to me barely...reactionscomments
Tips for Eating Outside The Home With a Restricted DietWhen you’re at home and have full control over your meals, it’s relatively easy to ensure that your meals are suitable for...reactions1comment
The Foods I Eat When My IBS Flares UpWhen you have IBS flare-ups, it can leave you feeling very uncomfortable. For me, it often presents as nausea, bloating, and a...reactions36comments
Pets Give Unconditional Acceptance That’s Hard To Get ElsewhereWhen you have IBS, it’s easy to feel isolated, misunderstood and judged by the people around you. While the people closest to...reactionscomments
Even If Stress Is A Trigger For IBS, It’s Not All In Your HeadWhen I was first diagnosed with IBS, I was told that I was causing my symptoms. That it was all in my...reactionscomments
Anything New Can Make Your IBS Flare, But Don't Let it Stop YouOne of the most frustrating things about IBS is that you can have everything under control, with no flare ups occurring, and...reactionscomments
