The WRAP Plan: Triggers...The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP plan) is a series of actions one can take to improve their ability to manage symptoms...reactionscomments
The Cycle of Pain with IBS...Living with pain on a daily basis is draining, physically and mentally. While some people with IBS experience pain only on some...reactions3comments
Managing Psychological and Emotional Pain...This month IrrititableBowelSyndrome.net is featuring discussions about coping with IBS related pain. If you take a quick look at my articles, you’ll...reactionscomments
Even If Stress Is A Trigger For IBS, It’s Not All In Your Head...When I was first diagnosed with IBS, I was told that I was causing my symptoms. That it was all in my...reactionscomments
Periodic Update: Just How am I Doing?...In between helpful :-) articles, I like to try to give an update regarding my successes and failures trying to manage my...reactionscomments
Taking Personal Responsibility...Through 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 Easier...Even though IBS is a physical condition, I find that the best way to cope with the challenges of IBS is to...reactionscomments
The Camping Trip...There has been quite a bit written about traveling with IBS. I wrote an article about preparation for different types of trips;...reactionscomments
The Motivational Interview...I 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 August...I 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. Temptation...Every 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: ACTION...So, over the course of several articles, we have covered the first three parts of the Stages of Change recovery plan. We...reactionscomments
Just Keep Going...We 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 Rebirth...Illness 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 Busy...A 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 Embarrassment...How 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 IBS...No 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 Habit...I 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 Help...IBS is a very challenging condition to deal with because it affects you both physically and mentally. When things are going well...reactionscomments
