The Fear of Having Diarrhea at a Dinner PartyDo you know of the famous bathroom scene from the movie: Dumb and Dumber? Everyone with IBS can relate to a moment like...reactions7comments
How to Handle IBS FOMOThe fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, can be a too true experience when struggling with IBS. Whether it’s out...reactions3comments
Why Is It So Hard to Explain IBS to Others?When I go somewhere, I have often been fasting and continue to fast until I get home. I often have to give...reactions14comments
How I Cope During Bad IBS Flare DaysWe all have bad days sometimes. That's just part of life. We who have IBS probably have quite a few more than...reactions7comments
Listening To My Body To Prevent IBS FlaresIn the first years of my IBS journey, my diet was mostly based on lists and recommendations I found on the internet...reactions3comments
Can Happiness Improve IBS Triggered By Stress?Let’s have a little chat. I’ve decided to use this article just to think out loud and share thoughts about this confusing...reactions16comments
Excessive Bloating Is Becoming a Big ProblemI have had IBS for almost three decades now, and I am used to bloating. However, the amount of bloating I have...reactions22comments
Ignoring New or Changed Symptoms Can Be DeadlyIf you have IBS, you already have so many issues with your digestive system that it is easy to miss, overlook, or...reactions12comments
4 Ways to Workout with IBSThe more I've been consistent with exercising, the more I realize how essential it is for my health and IBS symptoms. Working...reactions4comments
IBS and Guilt: I Should Not Feel Guilty, But I DoI cannot tell you how many times I have had to cancel plans or tell people that I could not go to...reactions4comments
It Gets BetterJust recently, I was invited to a birthday party at a farm. Since the pandemic, many people have gathered in creative venues to...reactions9comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with IBS...reactionscomments
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
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
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
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
