The Camping TripThere has been quite a bit written about traveling with IBS. I wrote an article about preparation for different types of trips;...reactionscomments
The Motivational InterviewI have found Motivational Interviewing to be a powerful tool for helping my client’s make difficult changes and decisions in their lives...reactionscomments
Stages of Change: ACTIONSo, over the course of several articles, we have covered the first three parts of the Stages of Change recovery plan. We...reactionscomments
The Concept of RebirthIllness of any kind can have us questioning our identity. IBS is no different. We go through life collecting things that we...reactionscomments
Losing Someone You Love (When You are Sick)Losing someone that you love can come in a variety of forms. You may lose you your significant other through divorce or...reactionscomments
The Power of EmbarrassmentHow often are you feeling embarrassed about having IBS? IBS is, I think, one of the more ‘embarrassing’ afflictions out there, due...reactions1comment
Our Wellness Needs to Become HabitI don’t mind sharing my struggles with IBS. I think we all need to know that others struggle to ‘do the right...reactions2comments
ResilienceResilience is a word that is tossed around a lot when recovery from an illness is discussed. Resilience is a wonderful quality...reactionscomments
Burger King at MidnightOK, so I have problems. I am an alcoholic with mental illness that has IBS and stomach ulcers. Wow, did I just...reactionscomments
The WRAP Plan: Daily Maintenance PlanContinuing our discussion about The WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan), I would like to say a word or two about the second...reactionscomments
Just Checking In...It has been several months since my last personal update regarding my battle with IBS. I believe that sharing personal experiences can...reactionscomments
Rumination...is an AddictionOne of the things I struggle with most in life is WORRY. It is part of my mental illness and I have...reactionscomments
Radical AcceptanceI am not a conformist. I will fight the power, fight the status quo, fight the fight and yes, fight the natural...reactionscomments
Your Employment and IBS: Part DeuxIn my first article regarding working with IBS, I talked about the struggles that I experienced while working at an uber corporate...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life...With My PetsSince it’s Pet Month, let me introduce you to my little animal family at home. And so, the cast of characters: there's...reactionscomments
Gotta Get Me ReligionThis is not an evangelical offering or soapbox thing. This is just sharing my personal belief that spirituality is an important part of...reactionscomments
Hope: Seeing Light in the DarknessWhen we are faced with what seem like overwhelming conditions in our lives, it causes hope to falter. Depending on the issues...reactionscomments
IBS and the Holidays: Everyone's Favorite Couple!Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat… Yes, that’s right, ladies and gents, the Holidays are upon us and what does...reactionscomments
I Am in Recovery…Again (A Newcomer’s Ode to IBS)In my previous article, I related my recent struggles with IBS to my life in Recovery from an anxiety disorder and addiction...reactionscomments
Let's Talk CardiovascularDuring my most recent visit to my GI doc, we were brainstorming about possible ways to ease my stress and anxiety in...reactionscomments
