What is happening to me and what can I do?...About 10 years ago I started having severe stomach and upper GI pain. At that time is was localized to that area. Nothing helped and no particular thing seemed to...reactions1reply
My Personal Health-Awareness Diet for IBS...There are so many diets out there that are designed for many purposes. Some for weight loss, weight gain, maintaining weight, and health related reasons. Over the years of trying...reactionscomments
Decisions, Decisions...Having IBS is constantly about making decisions. One of the hardest decisions to make when you have IBS, is whether to have fun now and pay for it later, or...reactionscomments
Spotlight: Traveling with IBS...Managing your IBS symptoms and flare ups can be difficult while on vacation, or just going to the store. What are some tips you have to manage your IBS when...reactions4replies
Taking a Personal Inventory...With so many responsibilities in our lives, it is very easy to lose focus on what our plan is, that is if you have even gotten to the point where...reactionscomments
Radical Acceptance...I am not a conformist. I will fight the power, fight the status quo, fight the fight and yes, fight the natural order of things. This is a problem. To...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, gastrointestinal cramping, and body aches, so, one night...reactionscomments
Tuna Salad...I love a good salad, especially as the weather is warming up. Living with IBS can sometimes make that challenging, as I've found that too many raw vegetables can be...reactionscomments
IBS and Anxiety: Have Both, Can’t Travel...I’ve got courage to explore new places. I’ve got determination. And I’ve been preparing. I’ve had visions of vacations dancing in my head for months. I can visualize myself with...reactions4comments
The WRAP Plan: Wellness Toolbox...I provided an overview of a very effective wellness plan called The WRAP Plan (Wellness Recovery Action Plan= WRAP) in a previous article. What I would like to share today...reactionscomments
Stress, IBS and Getting On With It...One of the biggest triggers for IBS is stress, yet stress isn’t as simple a concept as most people think it is. Technically, stress is anything that puts a physiological...reactionscomments
Does anyone else experience lower back pain?...Just recently I have started to get horrible lower back pain. My question is , does anyone get this with flares .. before they weren't as bad. Seems now I...reactions28replies
Discovering The Cause of My IBS-D...Hi, I am a male in his late 20s. Five years ago I started having terrible abdominal pain, so severe I was unable to sleep on my side at night...reactions5comments
The Dangers of 'Screw It...'...We all know the 'screw its', don't we? You know, it's that point after giving your all for an extended period of time and you feel as though you are...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 never know when I’m going to have the...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 recovery. These five stages can be very helpful...reactionscomments
My Thoughts on the Low FODMAP Diet...I want to take this opportunity to share my thoughts on the low FODMAP diet, and hopefully start a conversation amongst the community. For those of you who don’t know...reactionscomments
IBS-Friendly Chocolate Turmeric Smoothie...This may look like a simple chocolate smoothie, but it actually includes some gut health spices to help with IBS symptoms. Turmeric, ginger and cinnamon help reduce inflammation, bloating and...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 relate. I’m not sure what the hardest part...reactions13comments
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 question probably sounds very odd to someone who...reactionscomments
