One Guy’s Guide to Managing Mental HealthI have Bi-Polar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD (if that exists :-), gastritis, ulcers and IBS. Hmmm. I got...reactions5comments
4 Things My IBS NeedsOver the years I’ve learned to listen to what my body and most importantly my gut, are trying to tell me. Which...reactions3comments
Lack of Sleep“I.B.S.” should stand for ‘I be stressed’ because I am definitely stressed out a lot due to it. There are many aspects...reactionscomments
I’m Done Apologizing for Something I Can’t ControlIt’s hard enough for someone with a chronic invisible-illness to fully accept their limitations, but to be sorry or apologetic about them...reactions1comment
Trauma and IBSIn recent years, science has become more clear that experiencing trauma--especially as a child--plays a prominent role in one developing health issues...reactionscomments
Morning Routines: Friend or Foe?I have been listening to personal development podcasts for the past couple of years. Because reading often makes my migraines worse (anyone...reactionscomments
How I Survived Campus Life With IBSThough it's been 20 years since I first developed and was diagnosed with IBS, I still remember very clearly how I struggled...reactionscomments
Have You Ever Felt Well? What Does That Even Mean?Wellness is a state, not only of the absence of illness but a state of good health. Have you ever felt that?...reactions1comment
Why IBS Has Made Me a Better PersonIf someone was to ask me if I was thankful for having IBS, I would most likely answer no. IBS has changed...reactionscomments
Talking About IBS Isn't Always EasyTalking about your bowel movements is not considered polite conversation in most circles. I was at a party recently and someone was...reactionscomments
How IBS Impacted My FriendshipsMy IBS has had quite a large impact on the friendships I have. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a very good impact. When you...reactionscomments
Doubtfully Applying for Disability BenefitsAfter years of contemplating this decision, I finally broke down and decided to give a try at applying for disability. Even though...reactions3comments
Doing My Part in Raising IBS AwarenessApril is IBS Awareness Month and I am more than happy to do my part in raising awareness any way that I...reactionscomments
The Importance of PatienceOk, so we know IBS doesn’t ‘go away’. It may stay dormant for long periods, very long sometimes if we are really...reactionscomments
Why I Live AloneWhen I first started showing symptoms of IBS, I was in college and living in a dorm building. We had a communal...reactions1comment
Does Your IBS Wake You Up at Night?Sleep is such an important part of our lives as it directly impacts both our physical and mental health. It’s a known...reactions6comments
Clothing Conundrum: What to Wear During an IBS Flare (Part 2)I recently wrote about the hazards of wearing tight-fitting pants in terms of how it can interfere with digestion, in turn causing...reactions2comments
When You are IncapacitatedI have mentioned in previous articles that I have three stomach issues that I deal with. Based on comments from members of...reactions2comments
5 Things to Try When You Feel StressedOver the years I’ve developed a toolbox of techniques to help manage stress, which I know is a huge trigger for my...reactions4comments
I Had to Change My CircumstancesI’ve had irritable bowel syndrome for almost a decade now, and I must say during that time I have gone through so...reactions2comments
