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 kid. I’m sure there are many of you... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Hell FiresDear Journal: I realized today that I have been having relatively severe IBS attacks for about a year now. Sometimes I get a break for a month or so, but... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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. These flare-ups are almost always accompanied by extreme... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is There A Doctor In The House?In most of my articles, I have mentioned the importance of maintaining a good working relationship with your team of doctors, that is, assuming you have a TEAM, like I... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This Job is Killing MeI thought I would share this story about my current struggles managing my IBS symptoms and my very stressful job. American author Jim Rohn has been quoted as saying, 'Work... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Holistic Approach to Self-CareWhat's good for the goose is not always good for the gander...but sometimes it is :-). From reading the forums here on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, I’ve noticed so many similarities in people’s... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surrender and Acceptance for IBSI am a mental health and addictions counselor. I have been able to relate so many things I’ve learned working with people in recovery to my current struggles with IBS... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 worry. Today, I'd like to share some of... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staying Sane With An IBS ChainOkay, so last time I told the tale of my battle with a burrito and 90 oz. of coffee. I’m pleased to say that I’ve successfully cut my coffee intake... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Today I'm Just Going to ShareIn my previous articles I’ve focused quite a bit on the psychological aspects of living with IBS. I’ve expressed an interest in taking a recovery based approach to dealing with... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Day in the Life...With My PetsSince it’s Pet Month, let me introduce you to my little animal family at home. And so, the cast of characters: there's Livy, she is a cat and and she... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stella: The Dog That Saved My LifeI don’t like to tell this story. It’s very personal and brings up a lot of very strong feelings. But, because it is Pet Month here on IrritableBowelSyndorm.net, I thought... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exercise for IBSDepending on your age, weight, gender and about a thousand other factors, the exercise part of your self-care routine can look very different. I think in today’s body obsessed culture... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Don't You Just Get A Pet?One of the most overlooked ways of managing illness of any kind is the thought of providing a pet with a loving home. Not only are you providing one of... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS Doesn't Care About Your LifeIn my past couple of articles about my experiences with IBS, I have tried to share my intentions and 'game plan' for dealing with a life disrupted, and sometimes stopped... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 been tossed around in popular culture, the idea... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Middle Way and the Brand New YearIn a previous article, I touched upon the significance the concept of The Middle Way has on my life and correspondingly, to my struggle with IBS. While the ideas of... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 about things that have happened to them, shame... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Holiday BluesWhile there have been lots of articles about suffering from IBS or other ailments around the Holidays, I thought I’d touch a little bit on the subject of The Holiday... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS and the Holidays: Everyone's Favorite Couple!Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat… Yes, that’s right, ladies and gents, the Holidays are upon us and what does that mean to those afflicted with IBS? Food... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments