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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments4 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ever Feel Really Alone (Even When You're Not)?In a previous article, I talked a bit about the dangers of ‘isolating’. Everyone has a tendency to want to remove themselves from the world when they are sick. That’s... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Decisions, DecisionsHaving IBS is constantly about making decisions. One of the hardest decisions to make when you have IBS, is whether to have fun now and pay for it later, or... By Ally Marie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking a Personal InventoryWith so many responsibilities in our lives, it is very easy to lose focus on what our plan is, that is if you have even gotten to the point where... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Radical AcceptanceI am not a conformist. I will fight the power, fight the status quo, fight the fight and yes, fight the natural order of things. This is a problem. To... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dietary Restriction: Helpful or Harmful?Roughly five years ago I decided to eliminate gluten from my life 100%. I could no longer suffer through the constant migraines, gastrointestinal cramping, and body aches, so, one night... By Lisa Pearl McIntosh4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS and Anxiety: Have Both, Can’t TravelI’ve got courage to explore new places. I’ve got determination. And I’ve been preparing. I’ve had visions of vacations dancing in my head for months. I can visualize myself with... By Becky Oleson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The WRAP Plan: Wellness ToolboxI provided an overview of a very effective wellness plan called The WRAP Plan (Wellness Recovery Action Plan= WRAP) in a previous article. What I would like to share today... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stress, IBS and Getting On With ItOne of the biggest triggers for IBS is stress, yet stress isn’t as simple a concept as most people think it is. Technically, stress is anything that puts a physiological... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Dangers of 'Screw It...'We all know the 'screw its', don't we? You know, it's that point after giving your all for an extended period of time and you feel as though you are... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My 5 Must-Have Items from the SupermarketLiving with IBS has made so many things hard to do, and going to the supermarket is one of them. I just never know when I’m going to have the... By HessP4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stages of Change: ContemplationIn a previous article, I talked about the ‘Stages of Change’ model that is used very often in mental health and addictions recovery. These five stages can be very helpful... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments