Anxiety and IBS: A Vicious CycleAs I once again fasted in order to leave my home, I began to feel a number of emotions. Primarily, I began...reactions24comments
To Those Who Do Not Have IBSWhen I think about things I wish others knew about IBS, I can make a list a mile long it feels. If...reactionscomments
Wakey, Wakey, Tummy Achy"WAKEY, WAKEY! TUMMY ACHY!" is what my IBS shouts at me every single morning, startling me awake from my not-so-sound sleep. Well...reactions24comments
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...reactions2comments
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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...reactions2comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions19comments
Why I AdvocateIf you had told me 20 years ago I would be sitting here writing about my bathroom problems, I would have laughed...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions19comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
