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
IBS and PhobiasI was working with a young lady the other day that had suffered a stroke at the age of 27. I was...reactionscomments
What Do You Think of Your Support System?Anyone who deals with a serious illness should have a healthy Support System in place. I will start with a short anecdote...reactionscomments
Dealing with Resentment"Resentment is like drinking poison hoping the other person will die." I’ve heard this quote lots of times. Therapists have relayed these...reactionscomments
The Wrap Plan: When Things are Breaking DownLast time out, we discussed the ‘Early Warning Signs’ section of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (or WRAP) plan. As a reminder...reactionscomments
Fear of FailureThe fear of failure is one of the most common obstacles to success. I think the idea of ‘fear of failure’ is...reactionscomments
Depression and IBSAnxiety, worry, nerves and IBS. I think we are all familiar with this topic. I’ve talked a lot about it because the...reactionscomments
Ever Feel Really Alone (Even When You're Not)?In a previous article, I talked a bit about the dangers of ‘isolating’. Everyone has a tendency to want to remove themselves...reactionscomments
The IBS VacationThe first thing I thought when I titled this article was ‘ooh, a vacation from IBS!' Well, no, unfortunately that’s not what...reactionscomments
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and TiredAs I’ve mentioned before, I seem to be caught in an endless, vicious cycle of anxiety and stress causing significant IBS flare ups...reactions1comment
Best Distractions On Flare DaysAll flare days are not created equally, at least not for me. They can range from slightly annoying to, “I do believe...reactions1comment
Interviewing For a Job With IBSIn my humble opinion, interviewing and going through the process of finding a new job is among the worst situations for those...reactions1comment
Yoga for IBSI have been practicing yoga for almost 20 years, on and off. Granted there has been a lot of OFF…I was off...reactionscomments
IBgard and ProbioticsI have been having significant problems with night time bloating lately and unfortunately, this has caused issues that I have been having...reactions4comments
Piling up Illnesses: Gallstones and IBSRecently I have been struggling with gallstones. They are incredibly painful and difficult to relieve until you see a doctor and find...reactions5comments
Considering a New JobI mentioned in an article recently that I was considering leaving my job and working from home full-time. While it has been...reactionscomments
Is Talk Therapy Right for You?I believe that different types of ‘talk’ therapy can be of great benefit for people who struggle with illness. From my perspective...reactionscomments
Forgiving OurselvesI tend to blame myself for a lot of things that I probably should not. Sometimes it’s obvious things like a relationship...reactionscomments
Meditation, Breathing and DistractionAs has been discussed many times before, it is possible that one of the causes of IBS is anxiety, stress and chronic...reactionscomments
My Story Of Seeking Help For My IBSWhen I was first diagnosed with IBS, going on 5 years ago now, all I wanted was for someone to help me...reactionscomments
