Showing Self-Compassion in Our IBS JourneyBeing one who suffers from IBS, you know that the majority of your life honestly revolves around IBS. It could be planning a trip and making sure you know where...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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Shame and IBSLike all of us, I began having stomach/bowel problems long before I was diagnosed with IBS. It was embarrassing to spend hours in the bathroom, clutching my stomach when I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Types of IBS: IBS Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All"I have IBS." When you tell someone you have IBS, they often think you have diarrhea. Many think that is what IBS is and they have no idea that there...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Setting Boundaries and Saying NoI am a people pleaser. No matter the situation, more than likely, if you ask me for help or to do something as long as it does not harm someone...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
The Gift of Calm GiveawayThe Gift of Calm Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! For many people living with IBS, stress can be a major symptom trigger. It doesn't end there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I AdvocateIf you had told me 20 years ago I would be sitting here writing about my bathroom problems, I would have laughed. If you had told me 10 years ago...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS-C Pain vs. IBS-D PainI have IBS-M so I have episodes of both IBS-C and IBS-D. Both sides of the coin are awful, and both episodes are painful. Neither is preferable. However, the pain...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Can IBS Ever Let Me Be On Time?Isn’t it awful when you have to be somewhere at a certain time, and your IBS symptoms kick into high gear just as you are about to leave the door? I...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS Makes it Hard to Meet New PeopleI cannot fully understand why there are people who think I am a bit of a snob. Perhaps part of it is because I am shy and do not speak...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
How IBS Changed My LifeHaving IBS has changed my life. A lot. I'm not just talking about the inability to go on a trip with friends or the anxiety that surrounds anything requiring me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS and Other ConditionsOne thing that I always thought I wanted was a name for what was wrong with me. I thought naming why I have all the problems I have would help...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cooking and Being a Foodie With IBSCooking is one of my favorite hobbies. It's a calming activity to me, especially when I can cook for other people. I love feeding people. I love the communal sense...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Iron Supplements and ConstipationFor the 20+ years that I have had IBS, I have mostly struggled with the IBS-D side of the spectrum, with one exception being alternating IBS-D and IBS-C in my...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Can A Flare Be Just Bloating?Recently, I have experienced a whole new side of my IBS: a flare that consisted of only bloating and pain. I have IBS-D, so episodes typically involve urgency and many...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
IBS While Being KosherI have kept kosher since I was 9 years old. Okay, partially kosher. I don't eat meat and dairy together (when I was younger, I used to wait 3 hours...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS and Accessibility: Public Restrooms and AccessibilityI have a lot to say about accessibility. I am an ambulatory wheelchair user. This means I can walk but also use a wheelchair. Since I can only walk short...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
In America: What’s That?It can take years to receive an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosis, often while experiencing unpredictable symptoms, such as pain, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Many people quickly jump online to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Date With IBSThere is some serious faux pas to bring up on a date. Ex-girlfriends, living with my parents, and how I poop. These are just a few of many ill-advised topics...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments