“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...reactions3comments
How to Plan a Stress-Free Holiday with IBSWith the warmer months coming up, we all start dreaming about our summer vacation. But if you have irritable bowel syndrome, vacations...reactionscomments
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for IBSDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy. This practice is based in mindfulness and you know as well I do...reactionscomments
Who Do You See For Help?A big part of managing my IBS has been about seeking help from others. I have had to pay many of these...reactionscomments
After Years, I Finally Saw a DoctorA while ago, I wrote an article explaining why I haven’t seen a doctor in a long time. In fact, it’s been...reactions1comment
Creating a Bag of TricksHave you ever noticed that when you’re feeling sick (or when you experience a flare of IBS), your mind doesn’t work as...reactionscomments
What to Eat When You Have IBSIf you have IBS, you have likely heard of the low FODMAP diet or tried it yourself. While the low FODMAP diet...reactions2comments
When You Get Fed Up, Something HappensI have lived with IBS for many years now, and after trials and errors of trying different things to help my condition...reactionscomments
Today, I Find Myself Full of AngerSince the beginning, my struggle with IBS has had me running a gauntlet of negative emotions. Fear, depression, anxiety, frustration and most...reactionscomments
What Does the 'New You' Look Like?Living with IBS often requires that all kinds of changes be made in order to manage the painful symptoms of the disorder...reactionscomments
The Perfect VacationAs an IBS sufferer, traveling and going on vacation can sometimes be a nightmare. Whether I’m traveling by plane, car, bus, or...reactionscomments
Today I'm Just Going to ShareIn my previous articles I’ve focused quite a bit on the psychological aspects of living with IBS. I’ve expressed an interest in...reactionscomments
Teas and Smoothies Help Me OutWhen it comes to teas and smoothies, I find them to be great for juice and meal replacements. Throughout my years of...reactionscomments
God? Please Send Chinese Food...God? If you’re listening, I would like to make a request. Please take away my IBS for one day…just one day…or two...reactionscomments
Making the Low FODMAP Diet EasierThe low FODMAP diet is one of the most effective strategies available for managing IBS symptoms, but it’s also one of the...reactions5comments
My Thoughts on the Low FODMAP DietI want to take this opportunity to share my thoughts on the low FODMAP diet, and hopefully start a conversation amongst the...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
A Different Type of GoalThis year I didn’t set New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve never found them to be particularly successful in the past. I set big...reactionscomments
Tenacity: The Key to Finding the Right DoctorFor the sake of this article, I would like to share my journey to find a new therapist over the last few...reactions1comment
Music Therapy for IBSI am a musician. Have been since the age of five. My Mother forced me to take piano lessons, which I carefully...reactionscomments
