I No Longer Have a Phobia of Using Public BathroomsOne of the best things my IBS has given me is the ability to poo in any toilet, anytime, anywhere. All without...reactions4comments
Having IBS Has Taught Me To Allow Extra Time, AlwaysMy stomach is usually at its most active and vocal in the morning. It’s had time to repair overnight and is raring...reactions6comments
Proof That My Mindset Around My IBS is ChangingI had a proud moment where I changed how I dealt with my IBS symptoms and I wanted to share it because...reactions3comments
5 Comforting Phrases I Want to Hear When I’m Mid-IBS FlareIf you don’t have IBS it can be tricky to know how to help your friend or family member when they’re frustrated...reactions4comments
How I Get a Good Night’s SleepIf you’re anything like me, you need a good eight hours sleep each night to function like a regular human. If I...reactionscomments
5 Embarrassing Things About IBS That I'm Not Ashamed OfThe total unpredictable nature of IBS can be extremely embarrassing at times. Over the years I’ve come to terms with the fact...reactions9comments
Do You Chew Your Food Enough?While this may seem like a strange question to ask, I promise there is a reason. But I have to start by...reactionscomments
4 Things I Do to Manage My Anxiety During an IBS FlareMy IBS and anxiety go hand in hand. They’re best friends if you will, egging each other on to perform. Especially if...reactions3comments
My Uncomfortable Truth About BloatingI spend more time than I care to think about nursing a bloated stomach. If I had to guess, I’d go for...reactionscomments
Why I Rely on My Bath for the Ultimate Post-IBS Flare RemedyI have been obsessed with taking baths for my IBS for quite a while now. I’m in them so often and for...reactionscomments
Knowing Where the Nearest Loo is Has Always Been My SuperpowerMy IBS superpower has always been knowing where the nearest toilet is at all times. It’s like I can sniff them out...reactions3comments
4 Things My IBS NeedsOver the years I’ve learned to listen to what my body and most importantly my gut, are trying to tell me. Which...reactions3comments
The Worst Thing About Having IBS is Not Knowing When It’s Going to StrikeThe worst thing about having IBS, for me, is that I never know when it’s going to strike. My IBS-D has a...reactions25comments
5 Things to Try When You Feel StressedOver the years I’ve developed a toolbox of techniques to help manage stress, which I know is a huge trigger for my...reactions4comments
Why Farting is a Minefield with IBSCan we take a second to talk about gas? How painful, annoying and embarrassing it can be for people with IBS. Because...reactions20comments
It’s Time to Break the Poop TabooPoop. Turd. Crap. Number two. Stools. Fecal matter. Sh*t. Bowel movements. Dropping the kids off at the pool. There are so many...reactionscomments
I Took My IBS on Holiday to Italy, Ate All the Gluten and ThrivedA few years ago I did what you shouldn’t do when you have IBS and cut gluten from my diet. It used...reactionscomments
Navigating Christmas with IBSNavigating Christmas with IBS can be a tricky job. It’s the ultimate season of parties, festive tipples and food, food, food. This...reactionscomments
What Having IBS Has Taught Me About MyselfHaving IBS isn’t all bad. Hear me out. Over the course of the thirteen or so years that I’ve lived with IBS-D...reactionscomments
5 Things People with IBS Are Sick of HearingWe’ve all been there, that situation where you’ve been up all night, rushing from your bed to the loo with an IBS...reactions18comments
