Decisions, DecisionsHaving IBS is constantly about making decisions. One of the hardest decisions to make when you have IBS, is whether to have...reactionscomments
Taking a Personal InventoryWith so many responsibilities in our lives, it is very easy to lose focus on what our plan is, that is if...reactionscomments
Radical AcceptanceI am not a conformist. I will fight the power, fight the status quo, fight the fight and yes, fight the natural...reactionscomments
Dietary Restriction: Helpful or Harmful?Roughly five years ago I decided to eliminate gluten from my life 100%. I could no longer suffer through the constant migraines...reactionscomments
Tuna SaladI love a good salad, especially as the weather is warming up. Living with IBS can sometimes make that challenging, as I've...reactionscomments
IBS and Anxiety: Have Both, Can’t TravelI’ve got courage to explore new places. I’ve got determination. And I’ve been preparing. I’ve had visions of vacations dancing in my...reactions4comments
The WRAP Plan: Wellness ToolboxI provided an overview of a very effective wellness plan called The WRAP Plan (Wellness Recovery Action Plan= WRAP) in a previous...reactionscomments
Stress, IBS and Getting On With ItOne of the biggest triggers for IBS is stress, yet stress isn’t as simple a concept as most people think it is...reactionscomments
The Dangers of 'Screw It...'We all know the 'screw its', don't we? You know, it's that point after giving your all for an extended period of...reactionscomments
My 5 Must-Have Items from the SupermarketLiving with IBS has made so many things hard to do, and going to the supermarket is one of them. I just...reactionscomments
Stages of Change: ContemplationIn a previous article, I talked about the ‘Stages of Change’ model that is used very often in mental health and addictions...reactionscomments
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
IBS-Friendly Chocolate Turmeric SmoothieThis may look like a simple chocolate smoothie, but it actually includes some gut health spices to help with IBS symptoms. Turmeric...reactionscomments
Does IBS Take Away From Your Productivity?This might come off as a rant, but sometimes we all just need to vent a little in hopes that others can...reactions13comments
WRAP: Wellness Recovery Action PlanIt has become more and more common to have a mental health professional ask the question, ‘Have you done a WRAP?’. This...reactionscomments
FOMO and IBSSometimes I experience FOMO (fear of missing out). It’s probably something that a lot of people with chronic illness experience because of...reactions2comments
How School Helped Me Understand the Vicious Cycle of IBS and AnxietyIn high school, I did not have the luxury of knowing why I was always incredibly uncomfortable. I didn’t know that the...reactions7comments
Go Ahead and Give Up...Just for TodayIf you’ve read any of my previous articles, you know that I am usually trying to purvey some sort of wisdom to...reactionscomments
The Most Annoying Thing about IBS - The GurglesOne of the things I find most annoying about my IBS is the gurgling sounds that come from my stomach. It doesn’t...reactions6comments
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
