Preparing for an All-Day Catered Event...All day events can strike fear in the heart of many people with IBS, especially if you’ll be sitting in a room...reactionscomments
I don't have diarrhea at all! Can I still have IBS??...Title says it all. People, you have no idea how much I'm suffering. I hope you guys can help me. Symptoms I...reactions3comments
Guilt vs. Entitlement...When is it OK to feel guilty as opposed to entitled, or vice versa, when you suffer from a chronic illness? There...reactionscomments
Over 50 years with IBS...MY FIRST BOUT WITH IBS, started when I was about 16 years old. I never paid attention to my bowel habits, but...reactions2comments
Managing my life...My story starts with an attack of c.dif last year which knocked me off my feet. Never heard of it before. After...reactions2comments
The Addictive Personality and IBS...So, so many things to consider and manage while we are living with IBS. I believe many of us try to do...reactionscomments
What I've Discovered About Exercise...Firstly, I will say, that there will be no mind altering, earth shattering revelations made about exercise in this article. So don’t...reactionscomments
Stages of Change: Maintenance...We have come to the fifth and final part of the 'Stages of Change' series. Please see my other articles regarding the Stages of...reactionscomments
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
