Take the Media Usage Survey!Managing a chronic condition such as IBS is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What do you do to...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
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
Radical AcceptanceI am not a conformist. I will fight the power, fight the status quo, fight the fight and yes, fight the natural...reactionscomments
Your Employment and IBS: Part DeuxIn my first article regarding working with IBS, I talked about the struggles that I experienced while working at an uber corporate...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life...With My PetsSince it’s Pet Month, let me introduce you to my little animal family at home. And so, the cast of characters: there's...reactionscomments
Congress Approves 21st Century Cures ActCongress recently approved a new healthcare-centered bill called the 21st Century Cures Act. The bipartisan bill passed in the House of Representatives...reactionscomments
Being Your Own Health AdvocateAs a health educator, I’ve always encouraged patients to take an active role in their health. In our current healthcare system, being...reactionscomments
Gotta Get Me ReligionThis is not an evangelical offering or soapbox thing. This is just sharing my personal belief that spirituality is an important part of...reactionscomments
Hope: Seeing Light in the DarknessWhen we are faced with what seem like overwhelming conditions in our lives, it causes hope to falter. Depending on the issues...reactionscomments
How to Persevere with Finding a SolutionI now understand that there are so many factors that make my IBS symptoms better or worse, but in the beginning I...reactions4comments
IBS and the Holidays: Everyone's Favorite Couple!Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat… Yes, that’s right, ladies and gents, the Holidays are upon us and what does...reactionscomments
I Am in Recovery…Again (A Newcomer’s Ode to IBS)In my previous article, I related my recent struggles with IBS to my life in Recovery from an anxiety disorder and addiction...reactionscomments
Let's Talk CardiovascularDuring my most recent visit to my GI doc, we were brainstorming about possible ways to ease my stress and anxiety in...reactionscomments
My Support SystemEvery day my IBS makes me suffer. I’m on the toilet no less than six times a day, and most times, I’m...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
Stella: The Dog That Saved My LifeI don’t like to tell this story. It’s very personal and brings up a lot of very strong feelings. But, because it...reactionscomments
Surrender and Acceptance for IBSI am a mental health and addictions counselor. I have been able to relate so many things I’ve learned working with people...reactionscomments
Tales From Planet IBS: Gun-ShyI am prone to paranoia. Because I know that you are not interested in the inner workings of my personal psychosis, I...reactionscomments
The Toll of Unfinished BusinessI’ve been taking a course on Medical Intuition, and what I’m learning is changing the way I approach my health and healing...reactionscomments
