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 difficult finding full-time work from home, I have... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, it doesn’t really matter if it’s a full-blown... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Forgiving OurselvesI tend to blame myself for a lot of things that I probably should not. Sometimes it’s obvious things like a relationship that didn’t work out or a promotion I... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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. I didn’t know anything about IBS, I just... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning to Deal with AnxietyMany people with IBS struggle with anxiety, stress or whatever the individual (or their doctor) wants to call it. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My IBS CalendarI am one of the many people that finds journaling to be a very important part of my wellness routine. That said, while I did keep a very detailed IBS... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Working From HomeI have been contemplating working from home full-time due to illness issues. Obviously, one of those issues is IBS. I believe that it could relieve a lot of the stress... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Kudos to My IBS BuddiesI have learned so much from everyone who participates on this site. While I have a lot of experience working with illness (both my own and others), I think sometimes... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The IBS Holiday PartyWell, folks, it’s time for my annual holiday report. While I’d love to say that Thanksgiving was a huge success…it was not. As in years gone by, I have found... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Don’t Ignore the PainI was speaking to my therapist one day about the intensity of my anxiety. Anyone who suffers from chronic, acute anxiety will tell you how god awful painful it is... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Solving the ProblemWhen I have a problem, I want to solve it. I want to understand it, fix it, make it go away and make sure that it doesn’t come back. I... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Fear has ReturnedFrom participating in this website, I know that many of you can relate to THE FEAR. The constant gnawing in between flare-ups telling you that it is just a matter... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When You Can't WorkI thought I would share a little today. I find sharing things that are causing me trouble with others is very therapeutic. You should try it if you haven’t already... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mind Over MatterI really wasn’t planning on getting into a ‘mind over matter’ thing…but I guess I am :-). I have noticed lately that as much as I tell myself that I... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Works For SomeTo date, there has been no cure developed for IBS. We know this. So what are we all left to do? We see our doctors and they prescribe medication. Sometimes... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Day I Didn't Make ItWe talk so much about the bathroom. Where are the bathrooms? Will they be there when I need them? I don’t know that town…WHERE ARE THEIR BATHROOMS? Sometimes there are... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
CatastrophizingCatastrophizing is a word that is used a lot in the mental health field in which I work. This phenomenon can also be called a cognitive distortion. Mostly associated with... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Does Your Mental Health Look Like?What does that mean, you might ask? What does my mental health look like? Does it look like anything? It is very rare for me to have a conversation with... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The New YouI fear change. Some folks embrace and some actually thrive on it. But, when it comes to changing what may seem like your entire way of life due to illness... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS EducationRecently, I have spent a lot of time going over the website that is IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. I have been a contributor here for more than two years and I am pretty... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments