IBS: Lost OpportunitiesI was recently posed the question, ‘Have I ever lost life opportunities due to my challenges with IBS?’ The answer is unequivocal: YES. IBS has caused me more problems than... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Antidepressants and IBSI got a lot of great feedback when I wrote an article about depression and IBS a few months ago. Part of my point was that while there is so... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS and ConstipationI have IBS-M. I have said before, if a gun were held to my head, I would choose the ‘D’ part of this whole thing without a moments thought. We... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Vitamin D for You and for MeA couple of years ago, when I was particularly unhealthy, my doctor told me I had a vitamin D deficiency. Somehow, I’m guessing I’m not the only one here who... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Workplace Stress and IBSDue to the nature of my job, I tend to put up a big ol’ block when it comes to ‘workplace stress.’ I work in social services and I would... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Medication Management: AntidepressantsOften, I like to share situations that I run across in my work as a social worker to share with others who are suffering with illness of various kinds. Because... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Monkey MindI am happy to report that my IBS has been rather kind to me lately. That’s maybe not the best way to put it though, as I have EARNED my... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why isn't this Diet Working Anymore?Over the last year or so I have been adherent of the low FODMAP/GFCF (gluten free/casein free) diet. I have had really, really good luck with it and continue to... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Bad are Your Mornings?If you struggle with anxiety, have you ever tried to monitor the intensity of it as you go through the day? Mine is always terrible when I get out of... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Belly HurtsJust so we’re clear, it’s not the front of my belly or lower abdominal area that is my problem right now. It’s my stomach, but on the right side. I’m... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Blue Collar AromatherapyNot all of us have unlimited resources to fuel an aromatherapy habit. When I first realized the true power of scent for my emotional wellbeing, I was shocked. Even to... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oh, Boy! The Holidays are HereI’m sorry, did the title of this article seem a bit, uh, sarcastic? I really didn’t mean for it to, but I’ve never had too much luck around the holidays... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 ulcers but have not talked about the gastritis... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Sharing Your StoryOne of the things I like most about my job working in social services, is that I very often get the chance to ‘share my story.’ You know, the story... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Therapy at Home?I am always interested in learning about different types of therapy and what benefits they might bring to my fight with illness. I recently read about the effectiveness of Cognitive... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Man and His WokDiet, diet, diet…IBS sometimes has us consumed with our diet. This was working, but now, not… This food used to cause bad diarrhea, but now, I'm somewhat constipated… This is... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Pity PartyWhen having to deal with any sort of illness, it is possible to experience the ‘woe is me’ factor. We get to feeling sorry for ourselves so often that we... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Ongoing Experience of IBSGenerally speaking, when I write about my experience with IBS, I would like it to be helpful in some way. Whether it be cathartic, informative, inspirational etc, it doesn’t matter... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Counting Your BlessingsI don’t think I ever wanted to write this article. If you were to ever explain to someone that you have a disorder called IBS and that it is very... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I'll Pay for it LaterAre you the type who is ok with ‘paying for it later?' I am not proud to say that I am one of these people. When I get stressed out, don’t... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments