Dealing with Resentment"Resentment is like drinking poison hoping the other person will die." I’ve heard this quote lots of times. Therapists have relayed these words, 12-step meetings, support groups of all types... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Please Get OutsideAs I sit writing this, it is 95 degrees outside. That kind of hot where you can’t breathe. Depending on your physical condition, perhaps you shouldn’t be outside right now... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Love and Hate: The Summer BarbecueI love being around my family, swimming in the pool, playing horseshoes, and sitting by a fire. I also love barbecued ribs. I also love macaroni salad, hot dogs, hamburgers... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PanicI don’t know if you’ve ever had a panic attack, but I have. I’m not going to go into the differences between a severe anxiety attack and a panic attack... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The BloatOK, so what the HELL? What’s with the bloat all of a sudden? I used to be able to say that I had most of the IBS symptoms, but I... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
The Magic Bag of MedsI have run across somewhat of a trend among some of the doctors that I have seen for various issues. Before continuing, I would like to put out the disclaimer... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cleaning and IBSI have been having a really bad month with my stomach. All of my various stomach issues seem to be ganging up on me and have really sucked the life... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Losing Weight with Low FODMAP DietI was wondering the other day if non-IBS people used the low FODMAP diet as a weight loss diet. I don’t generally pay much attention to formal ‘diets’ per se... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Emergency Room PainThe other day I was speaking with someone about the intense pain that coincides with some IBS symptoms, cramping in particular. They referred to this type of pain as ‘emergency... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How Long Do Flare Ups Last?Someone asked me the other day how long a flare-up can last. I gave her the standard answer of two to four days. This is what my doctor told me... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
One Guy’s Guide to Managing Mental HealthI have Bi-Polar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD (if that exists :-), gastritis, ulcers and IBS. Hmmm. I got relatively lucky with the Bi-Polar, in that I... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Struggling with IBS-ASo which is worse? Diarrhea or constipation? How about, which is worse, diarrhea, constipation or…diarrhea and constipation. I think we all know the answer to that question (depending on the... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Dealing with StigmaI’m sort of an expert on stigma. There is stigma associated with bi-polar disorder, stigma attached to anxiety and personality disorders, stigma attached to being overweight, and a whole ton... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Importance of PatienceOk, so we know IBS doesn’t ‘go away’. It may stay dormant for long periods, very long sometimes if we are really taking care of ourselves, but dormant. IBS cannot... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You are IncapacitatedI have mentioned in previous articles that I have three stomach issues that I deal with. Based on comments from members of this site, I know that I am by... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Balancing ActAfter several years of learning how to treat my IBS, I know that I have learned a lot and have a pretty firm grip on what to do to take... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS and PhobiasI 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... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spring is ComingWinter 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... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let’s Talk About SmokingThe 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... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hypnosis for IBSI 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... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments