Take the Media Usage Survey!...Managing a chronic condition such as IBS is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What do you do to unwind and take your mind off coping with...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Minimalism...In a previous article, I spoke about the idea of relapse with regards to IBS. A lot of times relapse and ‘bad periods’ with IBS happen because we lose focus...reactionscomments
Crohn's disease and my second injection of Entyvio...I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in February. However after another doctor performed a second colonoscopy, I was diagnosed with Crohn's. I spent 7 days in the hospital and was...reactions1reply
IBS-Friendly Quiche...If there is anything I can handle eating anytime of the day its EGGS. I love that I can prepare them in so many different ways (i.e. boiled, scrambled, baked...reactionscomments
Stages of Change: Pre-Contemplation...In the mental health field, we talk ‘Stages of Change’ all the time. For those unfamiliar, the ‘Stages of Change’ model provides an efficient structural model to help describe the...reactionscomments
4 Incredible Resources for IBS Patients...Since I’ve been diagnosed with IBS, I’ve been on the search for all kinds of resources related to this condition, like online support groups, blogs, any information on remedies or...reactionscomments
Confidence and Self-Esteem...The more I read about the many psychological issues that people with IBS experience, the more the subject of confidence and self-esteem come up. IBS saps your strength. IBS does...reactionscomments
IBS Friendly Chocolate Almond Butter Milkshake...Hello fellow IBS sufferers! Do you guys like ice cream and milkshakes but find that dairy just kicks your butt every time because of IBS? Well pout no more! Here’s...reactionscomments
Sticker Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Sticker Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...reactionscomments
Using Gratitude to Reduce the Mental Challenges of IBS...A tool that I regularly use personally, and in my practice, is the cultivation of gratitude. I find this simple strategy incredibly helpful for people coping with the mental challenges...reactionscomments
Coffee and Cigarettes...Guess what I just did? Made an espresso...it's excellent. After I'm done, I will have another. Somewhere in between I will smoke a cigarette. Being that this is a forum...reactionscomments
The Happiness Equation...Although the field of psychology largely developed by studying disease, for the last 20 years or so, there has been a growing trend of looking at the positive side, called...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 these foods (and others) become a real problem...reactions3comments
Can IBSD lead to other diseases such as Cancer...I have been having a flare up of IBSD going on 4 weeks now..It has taketaken over my life..to the extent that I cannot leave my home..my my stomach hurts...reactions2replies
Tired of the Runaround!-19 years old IBS...We've all had the runaround from G.I's change your diet, exercise more, eat more fiber, Hey! it's all in your head, Have you tried an anti depressant? As a little...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, everything is good. But when things aren’t going...reactionscomments
Low FODMAP Tuna Quinoa Salad...This recipe is easy to throw together and a great option for a packed lunch and can last a few days in the fridge (just add the lettuce in fresh)...reactionscomments
Cuppa Tea, Joe?...One of the biggest struggles I've had since I began struggling with IBS is the transition from coffee to tea. I am a coffee junkie. Before the stomach troubles, I...reactionscomments
Spotlight: Living With IBS & Other Chronic Conditions...We hear many community members speak of the other chronic health conditions they live with along with IBS. Coping with IBS can present many challenges on its own, so this...reactions4replies
The Time I Quit My Job in a Stretcher (Part 2)...Read part one here One day at work I had the worst flare-up I had ever felt, and I immediately communicated that to my boss. What did he do? Well...reactionscomments
