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
My Belly HurtsJust so we’re clear, it’s not the front of my belly or lower abdominal area that is my problem right now. It’s...reactions2comments
IBSgirl in... Awkward Social EncountersWhen you decide to dress up because your IBS symptoms have finally subsided. As members of the IBS crew, we often find...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Place for You: IBS, Invisible Illness and WorkAsking questions, sharing experiences, and showing initiative are usually considered the positive abilities of an efficient, intellectual, employee. But, sometimes asking questions...reactions2comments
Things I Learned About My IBS In 2018I quickly want to share with you all what I have learned about my IBS condition and myself this past year during...reactionscomments
Navigating Christmas with IBSNavigating Christmas with IBS can be a tricky job. It’s the ultimate season of parties, festive tipples and food, food, food. This...reactionscomments
Blue Collar AromatherapyNot all of us have unlimited resources to fuel an aromatherapy habit. When I first realized the true power of scent for...reactionscomments
Really? I Have to Use the Toilet Again?IBS interrupts my productivity all the time. In fact, it interrupts my daily life constantly, whether I’m being productive or not, and...reactionscomments
Oh, Boy! The Holidays are HereI’m sorry, did the title of this article seem a bit, uh, sarcastic? I really didn’t mean for it to, but I’ve...reactionscomments
The Thing about Mental Health and ChoicesThere's this thing about mental health wherein you find yourself the master of wordplay, advice, and progress for every single person around...reactionscomments
IBS Forecast Looks Threatening: Stay IndoorsOh no, not again. Not NOW. I was having a long-awaited and much-needed afternoon with my girlfriends, laughing and sharing our challenges...reactions4comments
Why I Feel Such Guilt about Not Beating My IBS-D SymptomsIt seems that I’ve done everything I was supposed to do. Two years ago I saw my gastroenterologist, had the tests that...reactions1comment
