The Cycle of Pain with IBSLiving with pain on a daily basis is draining, physically and mentally. While some people with IBS experience pain only on some...reactions3comments
Managing Psychological and Emotional PainThis month IrrititableBowelSyndrome.net is featuring discussions about coping with IBS related pain. If you take a quick look at my articles, you’ll...reactionscomments
The WRAP Plan: TriggersThe Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP plan) is a series of actions one can take to improve their ability to manage symptoms...reactionscomments
Coping with IBS and Body ImageI recently had the opportunity to pose for a photographer. This particular photographer specializes in beautiful nude portraits; however, this was not...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
Did Food Poison Cause My IBS?According to experts and research, we don’t actually know the root cause of irritable bowel syndrome. The reason being is there is...reactions8comments
Always Put Yourself FirstAs an individual with responsibilities, it’s not always easy putting myself first. However, as an IBS sufferer, it is important that I...reactionscomments
My Strategies for Dealing with PainBetween IBS and fibromyalgia, I have some amount of pain every day. Most days, it’s at a low level, and I can...reactions6comments
Periodic Update: Just How am I Doing?In between helpful :-) articles, I like to try to give an update regarding my successes and failures trying to manage my...reactionscomments
How My Struggles with IBS Has ChangedWhen living with a debilitating condition such as IBS, one needs to really consider making drastic and unconventional life changes. For the...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
Taking Personal ResponsibilityThrough all our pain and struggles, I believe it is still important to pursue one of the most basic desires of the...reactionscomments
Making a Mental Shift to Make IBS EasierEven though IBS is a physical condition, I find that the best way to cope with the challenges of IBS is to...reactionscomments
The Camping TripThere has been quite a bit written about traveling with IBS. I wrote an article about preparation for different types of trips;...reactionscomments
Why Me? The Unfortunate Connections Between IBS and FibromyalgiaThere have been many times that I ask myself, 'why me?' Why do I have IBS? Why do I have to endure...reactions7comments
Screw you, IBS! It’s My Birthday!Guess what, IBS Community?! My birthday is coming up and I’m going to enjoy it as if IBS doesn’t exist! Woohoo! If...reactionscomments
The Motivational InterviewI have found Motivational Interviewing to be a powerful tool for helping my client’s make difficult changes and decisions in their lives...reactionscomments
What I Love About AugustI recently had this epiphany that I have a deep appreciation for the month of August. August is a unique month because...reactionscomments
Living with IBS - Willpower vs. TemptationEvery day, I am in a battle with my IBS. I am constantly dealing with the daily pressures of eating unhealthy and...reactions3comments
Stages of Change: ACTIONSo, over the course of several articles, we have covered the first three parts of the Stages of Change recovery plan. We...reactionscomments
