Can Our Relationships Survive the Tide of Our Invisible Illness?Sometimes the feelings and fears of abandonment, anger or self-loathing are so palpable that it is hard to breathe. The breath is literally pushed from my lungs as I fear... By Lisa Pearl McIntosh4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS is, like, SO RealHave you ever wished you could go back in time and get a do-over on a situation, because you didn’t get a chance to deliver the perfect remark? That happened... By Lisa Carr2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Work Without the Expectation of RewardIt is necessary for me to include a spiritual aspect in my management of IBS. Not only does it help to cultivate hope, positive feelings and inner strength, but oftentimes... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being Afraid To Eat With IBS: Part 2IBS and Food. Oh, how complicated that is! Being afraid to eat because of irritable bowel syndrome is very common, even though it isn’t an easy thing to talk about... By Marisa Lauren Troy5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
IBS Journal Entry: Positives & NegativesJournal Entry: Every couple of months I like to share how I am doing with my struggle with IBS and my other illnesses (gastritis, ulcers, bi-polar disorder, anxiety disorder). I... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why IBS Can Literally Be a Headache to Deal WithMy body is home to a cornucopia of disorders and illnesses, not the least of which is IBS. However, while the connections between some of my disorders are more apparent... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing with IBS Flare-Ups Around People When You’re an IntrovertFlare-ups always suck. But they suck a little bit less when I’m in my own home where I’m comfortable. Preferably by myself. I’ll curl up under a blanket on the... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CBD Oil Massage for IBSI have mentioned in the past that I am open to trying anything that might be beneficial for the treatment of my IBS. I have tried hypnosis (did not work... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Went to Philly and My IBS Got SillyFor the first time in a long time, I traveled by myself, and boy was it nerve-wracking. I’m so used to traveling with my wife, whom I love traveling with... By HessP4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My 5 Top Herbs for IBS (That Don’t Include Ginger or Mint!)Herbs are wonderful tools to help a range of IBS symptoms including bloating, reflux, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation. As a naturopath and herbalist, I employ herbs with many of... By Caitlin Wheat3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for IBSDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy. This practice is based in mindfulness and you know as well I do that mindfulness comes up all the time when... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Who Do You See For Help?A big part of managing my IBS has been about seeking help from others. I have had to pay many of these helpers for their professional advice and services, and... By Hannah Noonan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
After Years, I Finally Saw a DoctorA while ago, I wrote an article explaining why I haven’t seen a doctor in a long time. In fact, it’s been over four years since I’ve gotten even a... By HessP5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Plan a Stress-Free Holiday with IBSWith the warmer months coming up, we all start dreaming about our summer vacation. But if you have irritable bowel syndrome, vacations can quickly become equally as scary as they... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Dinner Invitations Are so DifficultI don’t like eating out because of my IBS. Partly because I’m scared of a flare-up in public. And partly because I don’t like asking for special treatment. I get... By Karina4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When You Get Fed Up, Something HappensI have lived with IBS for many years now, and after trials and errors of trying different things to help my condition, I’ve learned to just do what works best... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does the 'New You' Look Like?Living with IBS often requires that all kinds of changes be made in order to manage the painful symptoms of the disorder. I remember looking at the list of things... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I Get a Good Doctor Please?Many of us who have had IBS for years have suffered not only with our ongoing symptoms and lack of effective treatments, but also with doctors who seem uninformed, dismissive... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS and GERD: Two Digestive Disorders with a Common Root CauseUnfortunately, the digestive dilemmas I face are not only those related to my IBS. I also suffer from GERD (otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease) and have for as long... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Quit Playing Around with Your Meds!The title, of course, is meant in the most light-hearted way. I say this specifically because I was inspired to write this article because I have a tendency to play... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments