IBS Confessional: Food Poisoning, Stomach Bugs and IBS, Oh My!I don't know about you, but sometimes I find myself sitting on the toilet - or looking in - and wondering, "Well...reactionscomments
Pain Avoidance Is A ProblemHow far would you go to avoid pain? That might sound like a strange question to ask, particularly since anyone with IBS...reactionscomments
Why and How I Mistreat My IBSI have IBS with constipation. I also have multiple sclerosis (MS). You would think that the focus of my energies would be...reactions14comments
The WRAP Plan: Post CrisisI have tried over the course of several articles to explain and promote the benefits of the WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)...reactionscomments
How My Family Feels About My IBSWhen I first started dealing with IBS, my family wasn’t as understanding as they are now. Actually, the first couple of years...reactionscomments
Consistency Will Help Your IBS During the HolidaysRegardless of whether you have a busy holiday season or a quiet one, you’re likely to be taken out of your regular...reactionscomments
The Eightfold Path: Right ActionAs I’ve mentioned in my previous articles regarding the Eightfold Path of Buddhist philosophy, I am sharing these ideas with you all...reactionscomments
Perspective Is A Wonderful ThingI hate having IBS – always have and, most likely, always will. The pain, the toilet runs, the bloating, the gas. How...reactionscomments
The Holidays Are Near, But Not To Fear!The holidays are right around the corner and my anxiety usually goes bananas during this time of year. The anxiety comes from...reactionscomments
Medication Management: The Four Pillars of Gut HealthIn keeping with my promise from my last post, we’re going to discuss the second pillar of gut health: medication management! I...reactionscomments
IBSgirl in... Moody and MiserableWhen your life resembles a messed up ice cream sundae, stuffed with many wonderfully tasty symptoms of IBS and fibromyalgia, sprinkled with...reactions1comment
An Alcohol-Less Holiday Season?I’ve never been a huge drinker, but I do enjoy a glass of wine or two. I like having a glass in...reactionscomments
How to Manage Stress During the Holiday SeasonI’ve always found it kind of funny how a time of year that’s meant to give so much joy can instead give...reactionscomments
Sometimes, 20% is EnoughYou’re probably familiar with the Pareto Principle, even if you didn’t know it had an official name. It’s the idea that for...reactionscomments
IBS Ruins Everything!One of the hardest parts about living with irritable bowel syndrome is putting food into my body. I know how it’s going...reactionscomments
How Did YOU Do on Thanksgiving?Ahh...it’s Holiday time again, my friends. We love this time of year don’t we? It’s the time for giving and loving and...reactionscomments
The Apps I Use to Help Manage My IBSAs someone who was diagnosed with IBS long before the invention of the smartphone and apps, it intrigues me that there’s now...reactionscomments
It’s Hard to Accept IBSWhat’s actually hard to get used to, most times, is the fact that this is actually happening to me. Me! You know...reactionscomments
It’s Okay To Say No On The HolidaysEveryone has their own holiday traditions, with things they enjoy doing each holiday season. But after you’ve been diagnosed with IBS, you’re...reactionscomments
The Food DiaryI am a big fan of journaling. I use journals for everything. Organization, venting, keeping track of time and the events in...reactionscomments
