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In our continuing discussion regarding the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP Plan), we will take a look at the next part of the plan: Early Warning Signs. So far, we...

Dear IBS, You suck! Just last week you were being good to me. What happened? I mean, I was able to drink coffee, cups of coffee at that, and you...

The first time I had a colonoscopy, I was very discouraged because the gastroenterologist told me that I could just drink a cup of coffee with Miralax and my IBS-constipation...

From what I’ve read and the people I’ve spoken with on the topic, IBS pain comes in a variety of forms and is experienced differently by most everyone. I would...

You’ve probably heard of a saying that goes something like this… “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” What this...

As IBS sufferers, we have to go through many trials and errors before finding out which diet works best for us. At times it seems almost anything we eat can...

Dear IBS, I have noticed that you’ve actually been good to me the past couple of days. I just had a large cup of coffee and surprisingly you didn’t send...

Many people struggle to find high protein vegetarian options on a low FODMAP diet, particularly because most legumes are quite high in FODMAPs. But there are still many high protein...

For the sake of this article, I would like to share my journey to find a new therapist over the last few months. However, the concepts discussed and the frustrations...

When those of us with IBS think about swimming, some negative images come to mind: cramping, bowel flare-ups, bathing suit blunders... Ultimately, many of our associations with the pool are...

As an IBS sufferer of many years and throughout my journey of trying to lose weight, I have tried all kinds of diets. From a high fiber diet to the...

I think it’s pretty common knowledge that many people that suffer with IBS have a really rough time in the morning hours. By "really rough time," I mean some of...

Have you ever noticed that the invisible illnesses we live with often make us actually seem or feel invisible? We disappear behind our illnesses, using them to define ourselves while...

I’m not sure there is another word that is thrown around more in recovery circles than MINDFULNESS. It has become almost a cliché and I think sometimes that people avoid...

I have a love-hate relationship with technology. I love the ways that different types of technology can enhance life and makes things easier. Yet at the same time I hate...

Whether you’re just starting college or headed into your final year, “Back to School Season” means new classes, new friends, and new opportunities. However, if you have IBS, going off...

When suffering from a chronic condition, such as IBS, it’s not easy to function in everyday life because we’re constantly battling painful symptoms. The side effects of our condition (for...

I know, I know, I’m probably in the minority here, mostly because of the fact that we all have IBS…but, yes, I smoke. Or, I did, until three days ago...