Working From Home Has Eased My IBS-DMy IBS symptoms have always been the worst in the mornings. Suffering from IBS-D does not make working life easy for me, especially when there’s travel involved. For me, I... By Sarah Taylor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Taking a Mental Health Walk With IBS-DOne of the best things I can do for my mental health is taking a long walk in nature. I find it is so calming and relaxing. There’s something about... By Sarah Taylor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When People Say, “I Don’t Know How You Do It”I was having a discussion with my mum the other day about how people react to chronic illness. She also has a chronic health condition that has affected her since... By Sarah Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
You Are Not a Burden, You Are Carrying the Burden of IBS…and sometimes that’s too heavy to carry on your own. For much of my time since having IBS, I’ve found myself saying “sorry.” Sorry, I can’t make that event. I'm... By Sarah Taylor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Dealing with Emetophobia and IBSAs if having IBS wasn’t tough enough, when you add emetophobia into the mix – it can make your situation a whole lot harder! Emetophobia is a phobia of vomiting... By Sarah Taylor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
How to Survive Travel in the City with IBSI’ve never really been a city-break kind of person, mostly because I find them quite overwhelming and it sets off my anxiety. I’ve usually gone to the beach and nature... By Sarah Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why IBS Has Made Me a Better PersonIf someone was to ask me if I was thankful for having IBS, I would most likely answer no. IBS has changed my life completely and has meant I’ve had... By Sarah Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Tips for Accepting a Life with IBSI’m going to be honest, accepting a life with IBS is something that I’ve really struggled to do. Having quite a severe case, I’m often to say to myself –... By Sarah Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Does Your Frame of Mind Affect How Helpful the FODMAP Diet Is?I've followed the low FODMAP diet twice, in fact I'm still on the reintroduction phase of my second attempt, but this time I feel much more confident and less terrified... By Sarah Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Help Someone Who Has IBSIt occurred to me recently, that we read a lot about coping mechanisms for how we deal with living with IBS and how to manage the condition. But, there doesn't... By Sarah Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How IBS Has Affected My ConfidenceIBS can get in the way of so many things but confidence is something that has been greatly affected in me. It is very hard to be confident in yourself... By Sarah Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments