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
My Thoughts on the Low FODMAP DietI want to take this opportunity to share my thoughts on the low FODMAP diet, and hopefully start a conversation amongst the community. For those of you who don’t know... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does IBS Take Away From Your Productivity?This might come off as a rant, but sometimes we all just need to vent a little in hopes that others can relate. I’m not sure what the hardest part... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
WRAP: Wellness Recovery Action PlanIt has become more and more common to have a mental health professional ask the question, ‘Have you done a WRAP?’. This question probably sounds very odd to someone who... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FOMO and IBSSometimes I experience FOMO (fear of missing out). It’s probably something that a lot of people with chronic illness experience because of how much of our life is restricted and... By Hannah Noonan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How School Helped Me Understand the Vicious Cycle of IBS and AnxietyIn high school, I did not have the luxury of knowing why I was always incredibly uncomfortable. I didn’t know that the cramping, bloating, gas, and nausea had a reason... By Lisa Pearl McIntosh4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Go Ahead and Give Up...Just for TodayIf you’ve read any of my previous articles, you know that I am usually trying to purvey some sort of wisdom to ease us along the never ending precipice that... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Most Annoying Thing about IBS - The GurglesOne of the things I find most annoying about my IBS is the gurgling sounds that come from my stomach. It doesn’t matter where I am; I could be at... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Creating a Bag of TricksHave you ever noticed that when you’re feeling sick (or when you experience a flare of IBS), your mind doesn’t work as well as it usually does? It’s more difficult... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tales From Planet IBS: Gun-ShyI am prone to paranoia. Because I know that you are not interested in the inner workings of my personal psychosis, I will explain a slightly paranoid phenomenon that has... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using Past Experiences to Keep Moving ForwardToday I purchased a ticket to a conference I’ve been wanting to attend for years. For some people, such a purchase is easy. All that goes through their mind is... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS RelapseThe topic of the day is IBS RELAPSE. Now, I know we can look at this a number of ways, but for the purposes of this article, I would like... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Family and Friends To Help With Your Special DietThere’s nothing worse than having to follow a restricted diet when everyone else around you can eat whatever they want, while you sit there with a plate that’s got a... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dealing with IBS and MoreI’ve had IBS for several years and have learned, for the most part through trial and error, what works for me and also what I need to avoid to keep... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits of MinimalismIn a previous article, I spoke about the idea of relapse with regards to IBS. A lot of times relapse and ‘bad periods’ with IBS happen because we lose focus... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stages of Change: Pre-ContemplationIn the mental health field, we talk ‘Stages of Change’ all the time. For those unfamiliar, the ‘Stages of Change’ model provides an efficient structural model to help describe the... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Incredible Resources for IBS PatientsSince I’ve been diagnosed with IBS, I’ve been on the search for all kinds of resources related to this condition, like online support groups, blogs, any information on remedies or... By HessP2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 come up. IBS saps your strength. IBS does... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Using Gratitude to Reduce the Mental Challenges of IBSA tool that I regularly use personally, and in my practice, is the cultivation of gratitude. I find this simple strategy incredibly helpful for people coping with the mental challenges... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coffee and CigarettesGuess what I just did? Made an espresso...it's excellent. After I'm done, I will have another. Somewhere in between I will smoke a cigarette. Being that this is a forum... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments