Stress and Fear of New EnvironmentsOne commonality amongst many of us who suffer from IBS is that we often experience anxiety in uncomfortable circumstances and new environments...reactionscomments
How Bad are Your Mornings?If you struggle with anxiety, have you ever tried to monitor the intensity of it as you go through the day? Mine...reactions7comments
Commonalities Across the IBS CommunityFor years I’ve been active with many online IBS communities across different social media platforms, and I’ve realized that even though there...reactions2comments
I Took My IBS on Holiday to Italy, Ate All the Gluten and ThrivedA few years ago I did what you shouldn’t do when you have IBS and cut gluten from my diet. It used...reactionscomments
IBS Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Don’t Give Up on YourselfI would like to start this post by saying that every IBS journey is a trying journey, so please never give up...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
My Belly HurtsJust so we’re clear, it’s not the front of my belly or lower abdominal area that is my problem right now. It’s...reactions2comments
IBSgirl in... Awkward Social EncountersWhen you decide to dress up because your IBS symptoms have finally subsided. As members of the IBS crew, we often find...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Place for You: IBS, Invisible Illness and WorkAsking questions, sharing experiences, and showing initiative are usually considered the positive abilities of an efficient, intellectual, employee. But, sometimes asking questions...reactions2comments
Things I Learned About My IBS In 2018I quickly want to share with you all what I have learned about my IBS condition and myself this past year during...reactionscomments
Navigating Christmas with IBSNavigating Christmas with IBS can be a tricky job. It’s the ultimate season of parties, festive tipples and food, food, food. This...reactionscomments
Low-Fructose Diet May Ease IBS SymptomsAs a spoonie, I am no stranger to trying different diets in order to gauge what works better for my body. Over...reactions4comments
Blue Collar AromatherapyNot all of us have unlimited resources to fuel an aromatherapy habit. When I first realized the true power of scent for...reactionscomments
Lunches That Are Easy on the StomachLunch time is by far the worst meal of the day for me. I tend to not eat breakfast, unless it's something...reactions5comments
Really? I Have to Use the Toilet Again?IBS interrupts my productivity all the time. In fact, it interrupts my daily life constantly, whether I’m being productive or not, and...reactionscomments
Oh, Boy! The Holidays are HereI’m sorry, did the title of this article seem a bit, uh, sarcastic? I really didn’t mean for it to, but I’ve...reactionscomments
The Thing about Mental Health and ChoicesThere's this thing about mental health wherein you find yourself the master of wordplay, advice, and progress for every single person around...reactionscomments
IBS Forecast Looks Threatening: Stay IndoorsOh no, not again. Not NOW. I was having a long-awaited and much-needed afternoon with my girlfriends, laughing and sharing our challenges...reactions4comments
