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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
My Personal Health-Awareness Diet for IBSThere are so many diets out there that are designed for many purposes. Some for weight loss, weight gain, maintaining weight, and...reactionscomments
Decisions, DecisionsHaving IBS is constantly about making decisions. One of the hardest decisions to make when you have IBS, is whether to have...reactionscomments
