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
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
IBS Ready During The Holiday Season!After my holiday fiasco of last year, this time I have decided to take my own advice, and be totally prepared for...reactionscomments
Locked Out of the Bathroom!Last week one of my nightmares came true: I was locked out of my own bathroom. My door has a faulty lock--one...reactions1comment
Self-Talk Matters in an IBS CrisisWhen you are sitting on the toilet, a crisis is happening, all sorts of things run through your head. In my experience...reactionscomments
Fighting My Pain vs. Accepting ItFor a long time, I didn’t understand my IBS and why I had to be a victim of the condition. The question...reactionscomments
Why I Love and Hate the HolidaysI’ve got to be honest. The holidays are around the corner and I’m kind of excited! As an IBS sufferer, I tend...reactions9comments
Holiday Eating: How to Avoid an IBS FlareSo, it's getting to be that time of year again, when we're all more likely to gather with family and friends at...reactionscomments
Sharing Your StoryOne of the things I like most about my job working in social services, is that I very often get the chance...reactionscomments
Does Your Frame of Mind Affect How Helpful the FODMAP Diet Is?I've followed the low FODMAP diet twice, in fact I'm still on the reintroduction phase of my second attempt, but this time...reactionscomments
13 Reasons Why… I Choose Medical MarijuanaDisclaimer: This article is only intended for sharing and informing purposes. It is not to influence or encourage anyone to do what...reactions4comments
Therapy at Home?I am always interested in learning about different types of therapy and what benefits they might bring to my fight with illness...reactionscomments
