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...reactionscomments
Is it PMS or IBS?This one is for the women out there (but also the fabulous men reading this who support a woman with IBS). Do your IBS symptoms get worse when you’re about to...reactionscomments
The WRAP Plan: Daily Maintenance PlanContinuing our discussion about The WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan), I would like to say a word or two about the second part of the plan: The Daily Maintenance Plan...reactionscomments
Why I’m Afraid of Getting Another ColonoscopyA friend of mine just had a routine colonoscopy and got me thinking about how much I dread having one again. I had a colonoscopy (my first and so-far only)...reactions6comments
Venting Session Vol. 4: I Really Don’t Want To Use The Toilet AGAIN!Want to know something interesting about my IBS? On average, I’d say I use the toilet about 5-7 times a day. Any less, that’s a great day. Any more, that’s...reactions3comments
Dealing with Flare Ups While You’re TravelingWhile traveling can be exciting, for someone with IBS there’s always some trepidation about whether your IBS will flare up while you’re away from home, since you don’t want it...reactionscomments
Do You Feel Sexy?I don’t know about you but I don’t think IBS is SEXY. Quite the contrary. The way IBS makes you feel is not conducive to a positive belief in your...reactions2comments
How to Challenge a FODMAPThe aim of the reintroduction phase is to give you a better understanding of how your system reacts to each of the FODMAP groups. With this knowledge you are able...reactionscomments
IBS MEANS... FriendshipNothing says life-long-friend like passing toilet paper under the stall. Listen, having IBS sucks, but attempting to deal with it all alone can be unbearable. In this first installment of IBS...reactionscomments
How I Choose To React To IBS“Your problem isn’t the problem. Your reaction is the problem.” –Anonymous When I first read this quote, it made me extremely upset. How could the way I react to my...reactionscomments
Just Checking In...It has been several months since my last personal update regarding my battle with IBS. I believe that sharing personal experiences can be of some help to others struggling with...reactionscomments
Travel Tips for the IBS SuffererI recently went on vacation, and wanted to share with you some of my tried and true IBS travel tips! With summer upon us, I hope you can take a...reactionscomments
IBS-Friendly KetchupHi IBS community! As an IBS sufferer, I’m always trying out new recipes that taste good and sit well in my stomach. It’s not always easy consuming the right food...reactions4comments
Rumination...is an AddictionOne of the things I struggle with most in life is WORRY. It is part of my mental illness and I have spent many painstaking years in therapy and recovery...reactionscomments
The Downside To Having Your IBS Well ManagedI’ve never met anyone with IBS who didn’t want to get their symptoms under control, or to have them go away completely. And having IBS myself, that’s something I understand...reactionscomments
Low FODMAP Garlic-Infused Olive Oil DressingGarlic contains fructans, which for many people will trigger IBS symptoms with even the smallest little taste. It’s definitely been a trigger for me and I do miss cooking with...reactionscomments
How to Support Someone with IBS?I was discussing my issues with IBS with my sister the other day. I was complaining about the fact that I felt very alone in my struggle and that I...reactionscomments
Essential Oils for IBSThere is evidence that essential oils were used as early as 3000-2500 B.C. Aromatic extracts for beauty care, culinary uses, spiritual and well-being is commonly credited to the Egyptians during...reactions4comments
What A Good Day Looks Like For An IBS SuffererIBS sufferers have to deal with pain on a daily basis, so it’s almost natural for us to be negative and complain. Can you imagine feeling extreme discomfort in certain...reactionscomments
Ever Feel Really Alone (Even When You're Not)?In a previous article, I talked a bit about the dangers of ‘isolating’. Everyone has a tendency to want to remove themselves from the world when they are sick. That’s...reactionscomments
