The Importance of Humility...When I think of how IBS makes me feel, I don’t necessarily go directly to how bad the physical symptoms are or...reactions2comments
IBS Journal Entry: February 2018...Every once in a while, I like to check in and say something about my life with IBS. How am I doing...reactionscomments
IBS: Daily Maintenance Skills...Let me explain what I mean by ‘Daily Maintenance Skills.’ I work with folks who are mentally ill and/or have substance abuse...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
What Is Your Gut Trying To Tell You?...Sunday nights were the worst. I dreaded thinking about the hours left in the day that would bring me closer to Monday...reactions6comments
35 years of H**L...I am a 43 year old female and have suffered with stomach issues for 35 years or longer. It has really taken...reactions10comments
When It All Becomes Too Much...How much exactly are we supposed to put up with? With IBS and the variety of other illnesses that seem to go...reactionscomments
A Battle with Body Image...It’s almost become taboo to talk about body image since it can be a sensitive topic. But it’s something I want to...reactions2comments
When you're on vacation......Hi, I just wanted to share a recent experience... I usually pay attention to what I eat, I try to follow the...reactions2comments
My Struggle to Manage My Mental Health and My IBS...My GI nightmare, as I call it, began in March 2016 when I had my gall bladder removed. While many people feel...reactions1comment
Tips To Stay Calm On The Porcelain Throne...I know there are a lot of IBS sufferers out there who have a hard time on the porcelain throne. Whether it’s...reactionscomments
The Value of Community Support...One of the things that I love about people who have an ongoing medical condition is their willingness to support other people...reactionscomments
The Eightfold Path: Right Understanding...In our continuing discussion about the Buddhist Eightfold Path, and how it may benefit you in your quest to manage your illness...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Dealing With 'Sympathy IBS'...You know how when you see someone else throw up, you feel like throwing up? That reaction actually has a name: “sympathy...reactionscomments
Decluttering As A Tool To Help Your IBS...Have you ever felt that if you didn’t have to keep track of so many things that it would be easier to...reactionscomments
The Irritation of IBS...When we talk about the effects that IBS has on mental state, we usually think about how it makes us anxious or...reactions2comments
An Invisible Illnesses Haunting: The Ghosts That Plague Our Existence...Chains rattle. There is an audible groan in the air. You feel some unseen air pass by you... It's a ghost! Unfortunately...reactions1comment
