At Least We Have our Stories: Travel, Memories and IBSOne of the strangely entertaining aspects of IBS is that those of us who suffer through it tend to come out of our misadventures with highly entertaining stories. Though some... By Lisa Pearl McIntosh4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Tips for People That Live With, or Know, an IBS SuffererI normally like to talk to my fellow IBS sufferers through my articles, but this time I would like to reach out to those who either live with, or know... By HessP4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Ins and Outs of Traveling with IBSEvery time my husband and I go on a road trip, the same scenario plays out: We’re on the highway, we encounter an upcoming rest stop area, and he asks... By Becky Oleson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are You Passionate About?When I first started my career in social work I noticed that all of my colleagues had their own VERY particular style. One guy was the TOUGH LOVE guy, he... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is it PMS or IBS?This one is for the women out there (but also the fabulous men reading this who support a woman with IBS). Do your IBS symptoms get worse when you’re about to... By Hannah Noonan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The WRAP Plan: Daily Maintenance PlanContinuing our discussion about The WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan), I would like to say a word or two about the second part of the plan: The Daily Maintenance Plan... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I’m Afraid of Getting Another ColonoscopyA friend of mine just had a routine colonoscopy and got me thinking about how much I dread having one again. I had a colonoscopy (my first and so-far only)... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Venting Session Vol. 4: I Really Don’t Want To Use The Toilet AGAIN!Want to know something interesting about my IBS? On average, I’d say I use the toilet about 5-7 times a day. Any less, that’s a great day. Any more, that’s... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dealing with Flare Ups While You’re TravelingWhile traveling can be exciting, for someone with IBS there’s always some trepidation about whether your IBS will flare up while you’re away from home, since you don’t want it... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS Holiday Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the IBS Holiday Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Feel Sexy?I don’t know about you but I don’t think IBS is SEXY. Quite the contrary. The way IBS makes you feel is not conducive to a positive belief in your... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
IBS MEANS... FriendshipNothing says life-long-friend like passing toilet paper under the stall. Listen, having IBS sucks, but attempting to deal with it all alone can be unbearable. In this first installment of IBS... By Lisa Pearl McIntosh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Choose To React To IBS“Your problem isn’t the problem. Your reaction is the problem.” –Anonymous When I first read this quote, it made me extremely upset. How could the way I react to my... By HessP2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just Checking In...It has been several months since my last personal update regarding my battle with IBS. I believe that sharing personal experiences can be of some help to others struggling with... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Travel Tips for the IBS SuffererI recently went on vacation, and wanted to share with you some of my tried and true IBS travel tips! With summer upon us, I hope you can take a... By Ally Marie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rumination...is an AddictionOne of the things I struggle with most in life is WORRY. It is part of my mental illness and I have spent many painstaking years in therapy and recovery... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Downside To Having Your IBS Well ManagedI’ve never met anyone with IBS who didn’t want to get their symptoms under control, or to have them go away completely. And having IBS myself, that’s something I understand... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Support Someone with IBS?I was discussing my issues with IBS with my sister the other day. I was complaining about the fact that I felt very alone in my struggle and that I... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Essential Oils for IBSThere is evidence that essential oils were used as early as 3000-2500 B.C. Aromatic extracts for beauty care, culinary uses, spiritual and well-being is commonly credited to the Egyptians during... By Ally Marie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What A Good Day Looks Like For An IBS SuffererIBS sufferers have to deal with pain on a daily basis, so it’s almost natural for us to be negative and complain. Can you imagine feeling extreme discomfort in certain... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments