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For those not familiar, let’s look at the first part of what is commonly referred to as ‘The Serenity Prayer.’ ‘God, please grant me the serenity to accept the things...

Living with IBS, or any invisible illness, can sometimes make you feel lost. It can strip away your happiness, destroy your confidence, and make you feel utterly alone. At times...

Over the years I have felt many different types of pain related to my IBS and when I read or hear about other people’s experience with IBS, pain seems to...

For some, getting diagnosed with IBS can be difficult as it involves several doctor’s visits of complaining about the same issues for over 6 months (sometimes years) only to finally...

Let me explain what I mean by ‘Daily Maintenance Skills.’ I work with folks who are mentally ill and/or have substance abuse issues. When we first meet, I go through...

Of all the strategies to help manage IBS, leftovers may not seem very important. But bear with me while I explain how leftovers are a super important strategy in my...

How often do we blame ourselves for our symptoms of IBS (or other conditions) that may or may not have anything to do with our actions? I’ve been realizing how...

I am sure that most of you have experienced your gut making really loud embarrassing noises at the wrong time and in the wrong places. It happened many times to...

I’ve been thinking a lot about what I am trying to accomplish with all the work I put towards managing my IBS. CONSTANTLY working on my diet, my exercise program...

Traveling with IBS can be a pain in the butt, literally. The anxiety and stress that comes along with traveling can intensify the symptoms in a negative way and can...

By the time people end up with an IBS diagnosis, they’ve usually gone through an array of different tests by one or more doctor or gastroenterologist. It can sometimes be...

And you ask me…how does the idea of ‘Right Intention’ from the Buddhist Eightfold Path affect my life, living with IBS. I will explain further, but not before reminding everyone...

I wrote an article a while back discussing my theory on how I contracted irritable bowel syndrome. I claimed that it is possible that I am a victim of post-infectious...

Recently I had a dream about Christmas and it made me very afraid. This year, our family is all gathering together in one place, which we haven’t done for years...

With regards to coffee, there are two general scenarios: in the first, you're so sick of your IBS-D that you can't even handle the smell of those wonderful beans roasting;...

I would like to share with you all my IBS Emergency Kit. These 5 items are essential for me every time I leave my home. Do any of you have...