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...reactions2comments
The Benefits of MinimalismIn a previous article, I spoke about the idea of relapse with regards to IBS. A lot of times relapse and ‘bad...reactionscomments
Caring For Yourself...AlwaysLiving with IBS presents many challenges. Some are easily overcome and others are not. While the idea of ‘mind, body, spirit’ has...reactionscomments
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.’...reactionscomments
Medication Management: AntidepressantsOften, I like to share situations that I run across in my work as a social worker to share with others who...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
Confidence and Self-EsteemThe more I read about the many psychological issues that people with IBS experience, the more the subject of confidence and self-esteem...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Blue Collar AromatherapyNot all of us have unlimited resources to fuel an aromatherapy habit. When I first realized the true power of scent for...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Sharing Your StoryOne of the things I like most about my job working in social services, is that I very often get the chance...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
The Pity PartyWhen having to deal with any sort of illness, it is possible to experience the ‘woe is me’ factor. We get to...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Shame, Shame, Shame on the IBS BrainThrough my job in social services, I work with many people whose troubles are rooted in a deep- seated sense of shame. Shame...reactionscomments
The Hell FiresDear Journal: I realized today that I have been having relatively severe IBS attacks for about a year now. Sometimes I get...reactionscomments
