Taking Personal ResponsibilityThrough all our pain and struggles, I believe it is still important to pursue one of the most basic desires of the...reactionscomments
Making a Mental Shift to Make IBS EasierEven though IBS is a physical condition, I find that the best way to cope with the challenges of IBS is to...reactionscomments
The Camping TripThere has been quite a bit written about traveling with IBS. I wrote an article about preparation for different types of trips;...reactionscomments
The Motivational InterviewI have found Motivational Interviewing to be a powerful tool for helping my client’s make difficult changes and decisions in their lives...reactionscomments
What I Love About AugustI recently had this epiphany that I have a deep appreciation for the month of August. August is a unique month because...reactionscomments
Living with IBS - Willpower vs. TemptationEvery day, I am in a battle with my IBS. I am constantly dealing with the daily pressures of eating unhealthy and...reactions3comments
Stages of Change: ACTIONSo, over the course of several articles, we have covered the first three parts of the Stages of Change recovery plan. We...reactionscomments
Just Keep GoingWe all have days where things get too much. When it’s just one day every now and again, while frustrating, it’s not...reactionscomments
The Concept of RebirthIllness of any kind can have us questioning our identity. IBS is no different. We go through life collecting things that we...reactionscomments
Losing Someone You Love (When You are Sick)Losing someone that you love can come in a variety of forms. You may lose you your significant other through divorce or...reactionscomments
How To Manage Your IBS When You’re Way Too BusyA busy and hectic life is almost a badge of honor in today’s world, with so many things going on in your...reactionscomments
The Power of EmbarrassmentHow often are you feeling embarrassed about having IBS? IBS is, I think, one of the more ‘embarrassing’ afflictions out there, due...reactions1comment
Dealing With The Crappiness of IBSNo matter how well your IBS is usually managed, there will be days when it overwhelms you. Sometimes that overwhelm is to...reactionscomments
Our Wellness Needs to Become HabitI don’t mind sharing my struggles with IBS. I think we all need to know that others struggle to ‘do the right...reactions2comments
Don’t Be Afraid To Admit You Need HelpIBS is a very challenging condition to deal with because it affects you both physically and mentally. When things are going well...reactionscomments
ResilienceResilience is a word that is tossed around a lot when recovery from an illness is discussed. Resilience is a wonderful quality...reactionscomments
Powering Through Your IBSThe hardest part of a chronic condition is that it never goes away. You certainly can manage IBS, but you can never...reactionscomments
Burger King at MidnightOK, so I have problems. I am an alcoholic with mental illness that has IBS and stomach ulcers. Wow, did I just...reactionscomments
At Least We Have our Stories: Travel, Memories and IBSOne of the strangely entertaining aspects of IBS is that those of us who suffer through it tend to come out of...reactions5comments
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
