I Think Winter Might Be Over!If you are like me, your mental health may take a bit of a nosedive during the Winter months (if you have...reactionscomments
Can Fecal Transplants Help IBS?I’ve been reading and hearing more and more about fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) as possible treatment for IBS. I know, I know...reactions6comments
Am I Going to Make It?I’ve recently taken a part-time job working a hotline that helps people who have mental health, substance abuse and isolation/loneliness issues. I...reactions1comment
What Is It like to Have IBS?It’s hard for people who don’t have IBS to know what it feels like, so here’s a little exercise to help anyone...reactions3comments
How IBS Has Affected My ConfidenceIBS can get in the way of so many things but confidence is something that has been greatly affected in me. It...reactions2comments
The Eightfold Path: MindfulnessWell, folks, we have come to the end of my thoughts on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. I have talked about Right Intention...reactionscomments
IBS is a Bad SportIBS has a way of working itself into every corner of your life. That includes sports. It doesn’t matter how fit you...reactionscomments
The Importance of HumilityWhen I think of how IBS makes me feel, I don’t necessarily go directly to how bad the physical symptoms are or...reactions2comments
IBS Journal Entry: February 2018Every once in a while, I like to check in and say something about my life with IBS. How am I doing...reactionscomments
IBS: Daily Maintenance SkillsLet me explain what I mean by ‘Daily Maintenance Skills.’ I work with folks who are mentally ill and/or have substance abuse...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
What Is Your Gut Trying To Tell You?Sunday nights were the worst. I dreaded thinking about the hours left in the day that would bring me closer to Monday...reactions6comments
When It All Becomes Too MuchHow much exactly are we supposed to put up with? With IBS and the variety of other illnesses that seem to go...reactionscomments
A Battle with Body ImageIt’s almost become taboo to talk about body image since it can be a sensitive topic. But it’s something I want to...reactions2comments
Tips To Stay Calm On The Porcelain ThroneI know there are a lot of IBS sufferers out there who have a hard time on the porcelain throne. Whether it’s...reactionscomments
The Value of Community SupportOne of the things that I love about people who have an ongoing medical condition is their willingness to support other people...reactionscomments
The Eightfold Path: Right UnderstandingIn our continuing discussion about the Buddhist Eightfold Path, and how it may benefit you in your quest to manage your illness...reactionscomments
Dealing With 'Sympathy IBS'You know how when you see someone else throw up, you feel like throwing up? That reaction actually has a name: “sympathy...reactionscomments
Decluttering As A Tool To Help Your IBSHave you ever felt that if you didn’t have to keep track of so many things that it would be easier to...reactionscomments
The Irritation of IBSWhen we talk about the effects that IBS has on mental state, we usually think about how it makes us anxious or...reactions2comments
