Discovering New Ways to Manage IBS FlaresMy last article focused on the fact that I experienced a long period without IBS symptoms (more than a year!) Unfortunately, it...reactions3comments
I Feel Ashamed of my IBSI’ve been writing for IrritableBowelSyndrome.com for a little more than 6 years and have written several hundred articles. What I would like...reactions14comments
My IBS is Out of HidingIt's been over a year since I wrote my last article for IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. I'm happy to be back, but also not so...reactions27comments
Managing MedicationI have always hated taking pills. Even when I was little, I avoided taking aspirin or all-in-one cold relievers like the plague...reactionscomments
My Experience With EMDR TherapyI work in the mental health field and have IBS. As you can imagine, both my job and my IBS take up...reactionscomments
Oh, How the Mighty Have FallenWell, here we are, the New Year is firmly beneath our feet and our resolutions are in the wind… I kid, I...reactionscomments
Gastritis and IBSI’ve mentioned before that IBS is not the only fire I’ve got going on in my belly. I’ve discussed my issues with...reactions4comments
Parent of Teenagers: An IBS StoryThroughout my time contributing to IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, many people have shared their trials and tribulations dealing with IBS and raising children. How do...reactionscomments
Poor Sleep and IBSI have always been interested in the topic of healthful sleep with regards to my struggles to manage my IBS. I was...reactions1comment
Proper Sleep and IBSAs many things as we all rely on to get us through IBS, there are a few that are always going to...reactions2comments
Arthritis and IBSMy God, is it Hell getting old. During my long period of isolation, I did have several bouts of IBS trouble, but...reactions2comments
2020 IBS Year in ReviewI decided that I should say something about the pure frustration and difficulty this past year has added to my life. I...reactions1comment
Why Advocate for IBS?My mother actually asked me why I would put my name and face to articles about IBS and more specifically, my own...reactionscomments
I Have IBS and So Does My GirlfriendI would love to run a poll on this one. For those of us with IBS and are dating, would you be...reactions5comments
Spring is ComingWinter kicks my a$$. I’ve been told I have Seasonal Affective Disorder, but whatever you call it, I don’t generally feel my...reactionscomments
Hard Times: IBS-MI recently have had a change in the way IBS affects my body. I’ve learned that this change is called IBS-M. I...reactionscomments
What Are You Passionate About?When I first started my career in social work I noticed that all of my colleagues had their own VERY particular style...reactionscomments
Dealing with StigmaI’m sort of an expert on stigma. There is stigma associated with bi-polar disorder, stigma attached to anxiety and personality disorders, stigma...reactions1comment
Stages of Change: Planning and PreparationThis is the third part in a series of articles describing the ‘Stages of Change’ model of behavior modification. In the previous...reactionscomments
How to Support Someone with IBS?I was discussing my issues with IBS with my sister the other day. I was complaining about the fact that I felt...reactionscomments
