New Studies Look at Potential Causes, Impacts and Treatments for IBSAs both an IBS patient and a health writer and journalist, I try to keep current on the latest scientific studies and...reactions1comment
Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh…Having IBS is like having a younger brother or sister annoy you every time you’re on the phone with your high school...reactions4comments
It’s Time to Break the Poop TabooPoop. Turd. Crap. Number two. Stools. Fecal matter. Sh*t. Bowel movements. Dropping the kids off at the pool. There are so many...reactionscomments
The Blame GameHow often do we blame ourselves for our symptoms of IBS (or other conditions) that may or may not have anything to...reactionscomments
The Microbiome: The Four Pillars of Gut HealthThe third pillar of gut health I’m going to discuss is gut health itself – specifically – fostering a healthy and happy...reactionscomments
Four Pillars of Gut HealthIt’s no secret that the word “health” doesn’t refer to just one component of our well-being. That being said, being healthy can...reactionscomments
Workplace Stress and IBSDue to the nature of my job, I tend to put up a big ol’ block when it comes to ‘workplace stress.’...reactionscomments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a...reactionscomments
My New Years Resolution for 2019Towards the end of the year, I like to reflect on how the year went overall. I do this because it helps...reactionscomments
Situations That Don’t Work with My IBSOver the past three years, I have noticed that some situations are particularly difficult for me due to my IBS. Usually, it’s...reactionscomments
Medication Management: AntidepressantsOften, I like to share situations that I run across in my work as a social worker to share with others who...reactionscomments
The Monkey MindI am happy to report that my IBS has been rather kind to me lately. That’s maybe not the best way to...reactionscomments
An Embarrassing CoincidenceLately, I’ve been writing a lot about gas and how painful it can be for a person with IBS, especially severe IBS...reactions2comments
Stress and Fear of New EnvironmentsOne commonality amongst many of us who suffer from IBS is that we often experience anxiety in uncomfortable circumstances and new environments...reactionscomments
How Bad are Your Mornings?If you struggle with anxiety, have you ever tried to monitor the intensity of it as you go through the day? Mine...reactions7comments
Commonalities Across the IBS CommunityFor years I’ve been active with many online IBS communities across different social media platforms, and I’ve realized that even though there...reactions2comments
I Took My IBS on Holiday to Italy, Ate All the Gluten and ThrivedA few years ago I did what you shouldn’t do when you have IBS and cut gluten from my diet. It used...reactionscomments
IBS Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Don’t Give Up on YourselfI would like to start this post by saying that every IBS journey is a trying journey, so please never give up...reactionscomments
Confidence and Self-EsteemThe more I read about the many psychological issues that people with IBS experience, the more the subject of confidence and self-esteem...reactionscomments
