tmholland

I was working with a young lady the other day that had suffered a stroke at the age of 27. I was in the process of trying to find her...

Winter kicks my a$$. I’ve been told I have Seasonal Affective Disorder, but whatever you call it, I don’t generally feel my best during the winter months. For those of...

The fact that I am going to write something about how to quit smoking is a bit of joke. I have tried more times than I can count. I have...

I have tried pretty much every ‘alternative’ treatment to help manage my wellness, specifically my mental health, and more recently, my IBS. I spent several months a while back practicing...

I 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...

I 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...

I 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...

A 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...

Due 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...

Often, 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...

I 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...

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...

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...

Just 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...

Not 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...

I’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...

I’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...

One 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...

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...

Diet, 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...