IBS-Friendly PizzaHey fellow IBS sufferers! I want to share with you guys an IBS-friendly pizza recipe. I’ll be honest, this is one of those recipes that probably won’t work for ALL...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits and Consequences of Hosting a PartyOnce every summer for the past few years, my wife, in-laws, and I decide to throw a huge backyard party just to gather all of our friends and family together...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Traveling with IBSTraveling can pick up during the summer, which can be stressful for the IBS sufferer. Whether you're stressed about the car or plane ride, where the closest bathroom is going...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
ResilienceResilience is a word that is tossed around a lot when recovery from an illness is discussed. Resilience is a wonderful quality to have and depending on what your life...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
“How Are You?” – Do You Really Want To Know?“How are you, Hess?” “How ya doin’, Hess?” “How was your weekend, Hess?” Have you ever been asked these questions by co-workers, friends, relatives, or maybe even by a random...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fear of FailureThe fear of failure is one of the most common obstacles to success. I think the idea of ‘fear of failure’ is most easily summarized by saying that someone wants...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Powering Through Your IBSThe hardest part of a chronic condition is that it never goes away. You certainly can manage IBS, but you can never fully control it or cure it. It’s here...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Picnic Blues: The Ribs That Tore Me DownOh boy, SUMMER’S HERE! And what does that mean? Lot’s of BBQ’s, picnics, holidays, swim parties… Why is it that I get the feeling that people with IBS don’t feel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Letter to IBS…Dear IBS,Because of youI almost pooped myself today.What I thought was stubborn gas almost turned out to be a sh!#@y mess.Is this really my life?Anxiety is at 100.Discomfort and pain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with IBS – My Fear of Having ChildrenHaving IBS can cause you to have many fears when it comes to life changes. For me, having children is one of those fears. I’m in my early thirties and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Everyone Else's ExpectationsI have said several times as we have gone along that we should all concern ourselves less with external expectations. By external, I mean expectations coming from everywhere and everyone...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Restricted Diets for IBS Need Nutritional GuidanceWith all the dietary advice given on the internet, it may seem like restricted diets aren’t that big a deal. But any time you restrict foods from your diet, especially...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Go From Overwhelmed To Empowered With An Elimination DietAn elimination diet helped me to take control of my IBS. Often when people are diagnosed with a disease they appreciate it because it gives them a sense of being...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Burger King at MidnightOK, so I have problems. I am an alcoholic with mental illness that has IBS and stomach ulcers. Wow, did I just say that? It’s true though and I’ve worked...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
At Least We Have our Stories: Travel, Memories and IBSOne of the strangely entertaining aspects of IBS is that those of us who suffer through it tend to come out of our misadventures with highly entertaining stories. Though some...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tips for People That Live With, or Know, an IBS SuffererI normally like to talk to my fellow IBS sufferers through my articles, but this time I would like to reach out to those who either live with, or know...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Ins and Outs of Traveling with IBSEvery time my husband and I go on a road trip, the same scenario plays out: We’re on the highway, we encounter an upcoming rest stop area, and he asks...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Check Out the New Q&A FeatureHave a question about IBS and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions from other community members. You can search through previously...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Low FODMAP Baked Cilantro-Lime ChickenSticking to the low FODMAP diet is not easy, especially when it takes away all the "good" things I'm used to, like garlic and onion. I used to think that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are You Passionate About?When I first started my career in social work I noticed that all of my colleagues had their own VERY particular style. One guy was the TOUGH LOVE guy, he...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
