Finding the Lesser Evil: When Mental and Physical Health CollideWe all want to give up sometimes. Give up on dietary restrictions. Give up on staying sober. Give up on life. And...reactions7comments
How Slowing Down Has Helped My IBSMany years ago I used to rush from one thing to the next. Constantly busy with a million tasks on my plate...reactionscomments
How to Manage Stress During the Holiday SeasonI’ve always found it kind of funny how a time of year that’s meant to give so much joy can instead give...reactionscomments
I Still Fear Gatherings Centered Around FoodRecently I had a dream about Christmas and it made me very afraid. This year, our family is all gathering together in...reactionscomments
Screw you, IBS! It’s My Birthday!Guess what, IBS Community?! My birthday is coming up and I’m going to enjoy it as if IBS doesn’t exist! Woohoo! If...reactionscomments
Silly Season, Silly Me!You would think that after many years, since being diagnosed with IBS, I had learned a thing or two about my IBS...reactionscomments
The Power of PetsI’ve never been much of a cat person, and for years, I wasn’t fond of many dogs, either. But my feelings about...reactionscomments
This Job is Killing MeI thought I would share this story about my current struggles managing my IBS symptoms and my very stressful job. American author...reactionscomments
Avoiding IsolationSometimes, with all the talk about diet, exercise, mental and physical wellness, ideas about our relationship to our environment and the people...reactionscomments
5 Things I Wish You Knew About IBSHave you seen that new movie, Constipated? It hasn’t come out yet. And the sequel, Diarrhea? It leaked, so they had to...reactionscomments
IBSgirl in... Broken PromisesIt's happened to many of us: you've just finished getting dressed, you're packed to go, and you're excited for the day ahead...reactions3comments
IBS Ruins Everything!One of the hardest parts about living with irritable bowel syndrome is putting food into my body. I know how it’s going...reactionscomments
Your Right to Say NOToo often, I’ve found when I’m not feeling good, I am asked to do something that I probably shouldn’t do. Spend the...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
It’s Not Always The IBS That Stops YouWhen you’ve had IBS for a while, you get used to it slowing you down and stopping you from doing certain things...reactionscomments
The Comfort of a CatWith February 20 being Love Your Pet Day, I am feeling especially grateful for my sweet cat Elsie. I adopted Elsie from...reactionscomments
Making Bubbles: Finding Ways to Relax with IBSNot everyone can afford a trip to the spa. This, and the fact that not everyone suffering from IBS will find themselves...reactionscomments
5 Quick and Easy Low FODMAP Meals for BreakfastWhole foods, foods that are as close to their natural form as possible, are full of nutrients and can provide a filling...reactionscomments
My Discouraging Journey to Getting DiagnosedIt all started back in 2009 when I developed a bacterial infection called Helicobacter Pylori, or H. Pylori, due to a food...reactions8comments
