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 Cardiovascular...During my most recent visit to my GI doc, we were brainstorming about possible ways to ease my stress and anxiety in...reactionscomments
IBS Success...Throughout my teens, I had a poor but manageable tolerance for wheat and dairy. It wasn't until I entered my 20's did...reactions3comments
My Support System...Every 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: Contemplation...In 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 Life...I don’t like to tell this story. It’s very personal and brings up a lot of very strong feelings. But, because it...reactionscomments
Suffering With IBS...Although I know it's somethin' more than IBS I fight through the pain the way I can. Sometime it causes me to...reactions3comments
Surrender and Acceptance for IBS...I 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-Shy...I am prone to paranoia. Because I know that you are not interested in the inner workings of my personal psychosis, I...reactionscomments
The Physicality of IBS...: intensely physical orientation : predominance of the physical usually at the expense of the mental, spiritual, or social How true is...reactions1comment
The Toll of Unfinished Business...I’ve been taking a course on Medical Intuition, and what I’m learning is changing the way I approach my health and healing...reactionscomments
Using Past Experiences to Keep Moving Forward...Today I purchased a ticket to a conference I’ve been wanting to attend for years. For some people, such a purchase is...reactionscomments
What is the intention behind what you eat?...Many people eat because it is something that you have to do, for energy and calories. And I know when I had...reactionscomments
What You Need is Some Nature...Yes, nature. The great outdoors? God's creation? MOTHER NATURE. As I'm writing this, my part of Pennsylvania has received a nice coating...reactionscomments
When I Realized I had a Serious Issue...My college years will forever be the most memorable, but also to some extent, the most traumatic years of my life. Like...reactionscomments
WRAP: Wellness Recovery Action Plan...It has become more and more common to have a mental health professional ask the question, ‘Have you done a WRAP?’. This...reactionscomments
Your Employment and IBS: Part One...Working with IBS sucks hard. Depending on what kind of job you do, it may be easier to manage in some types...reactionscomments
My 5 Must-Have Items from the Supermarket...Living with IBS has made so many things hard to do, and going to the supermarket is one of them. I just...reactionscomments
Does IBS Take Away From Your Productivity?...This might come off as a rant, but sometimes we all just need to vent a little in hopes that others can...reactions13comments
New Tools & Features on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net...You may have noticed some changes around IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added some new features and functionality to provide...reactionscomments
