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
The Happiness EquationAlthough the field of psychology largely developed by studying disease, for the last 20 years or so, there has been a growing...reactionscomments
Skills I’ve Developed Because of My IBSHey IBS community! Let’s have a positive, light-hearted conversation about IBS. Turn that frown upside down! Although I’m suffering from tremendous pain...reactionscomments
Tips on Staying PositiveThe journey to better health while having IBS is a very bumpy road to travel on. There will always be ups and...reactionscomments
IBS Venting Session Vol. 1As many of you already know, being an IBS sufferer is very hard, and I wanted to use this opportunity to get...reactionscomments
The Middle Way and the Brand New YearIn a previous article, I touched upon the significance the concept of The Middle Way has on my life and correspondingly, to...reactionscomments
