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...reactionscomments
Pregnancy and IBS-D: The First Trimester ExperienceIf you’re a woman who has never had children before, you might be wondering: How would my IBS react to getting pregnant?...reactions2comments
Are My Health Concerns Dramatic or Valid?One of the unfortunate and interesting things about having irritable bowel syndrome is that I have periods in life when I think...reactions10comments
Forgiving OurselvesI tend to blame myself for a lot of things that I probably should not. Sometimes it’s obvious things like a relationship...reactionscomments
Getting Treatment for My IBS Hasn’t Been EasyThere have been many times in my life when certain people used to ask me why I don’t see a doctor regularly...reactions65comments
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...reactionscomments
Dealing with Emetophobia and IBSAs if having IBS wasn’t tough enough, when you add emetophobia into the mix – it can make your situation a whole...reactions9comments
4 Ways to Embrace IBSFor many people with IBS, a sensitive gut can feel like a ball and chain. You might go through a constant negotiation...reactions2comments
Why Mindful Eating Matters, Part 2In the first part of my article on this topic, I described how eating in a low-stress environment may decrease food reactivity...reactions3comments
What is Alpha Lipoic Acid and Can it Offer IBS Relief?In addition to IBS, I unfortunately also suffer from a lot of spinal issues and back pain. This is due to a...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Gastroparesis: What Is Its Connection (If Any) to IBS?I recently made an appointment to see a gastroenterologist for the first time in several years. I am doing this because in...reactionscomments
When IBS Ruins The HolidaysThe problem with a chronic illness is that it sneaks up on you when you need it the least. For me, that...reactions1comment
My IBS CalendarI am one of the many people that finds journaling to be a very important part of my wellness routine. That said...reactions2comments
Can Red Light Therapy Help Pain?When you live your life experiencing chronic pain, your entire daily routine can become an experiment – a trial and error contest...reactions6comments
Does Your Gut “Itch?”I’m always on the lookout for new research findings that could help people like us with IBS. My current regimen is holding...reactions8comments
Is It Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency or IBS?There are many signs, symptoms, and conditions that can mimic irritable bowel syndrome. I believe it is important to be knowledgeable in...reactions4comments
What is Sodium Alginate and How Can It Help Digestion?In trying to manage both my GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) and my IBS, I have had to play a delicate balancing act...reactions3comments
When a Cold Virus Amplifies IBSIt’s that time of year when there’s so much sniffling and sneezing around workplaces and public spaces. I thought I’d been doing...reactions2comments
This New Year, Focus on What You Can Eat with IBSIf you have been diagnosed with IBS, you have likely found there are certain foods that work for you and certain foods...reactionscomments
