The Blame Game...How often do we blame ourselves for our symptoms of IBS (or other conditions) that may or may not have anything to...reactionscomments
The Microbiome: The Four Pillars of Gut Health...The third pillar of gut health I’m going to discuss is gut health itself – specifically – fostering a healthy and happy...reactionscomments
Four Pillars of Gut Health...It’s no secret that the word “health” doesn’t refer to just one component of our well-being. That being said, being healthy can...reactionscomments
39 years of prayer finally answered...Hello. I’m new to this group and am very grateful. If I may share my story, I would love to. Over the...reactions3comments
Workplace Stress and IBS...Due to the nature of my job, I tend to put up a big ol’ block when it comes to ‘workplace stress.’...reactionscomments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis Era...The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a...reactionscomments
My New Years Resolution for 2019...Towards the end of the year, I like to reflect on how the year went overall. I do this because it helps...reactionscomments
Situations That Don’t Work with My IBS...Over the past three years, I have noticed that some situations are particularly difficult for me due to my IBS. Usually, it’s...reactionscomments
Medication Management: Antidepressants...Often, I like to share situations that I run across in my work as a social worker to share with others who...reactionscomments
The Monkey Mind...I am happy to report that my IBS has been rather kind to me lately. That’s maybe not the best way to...reactionscomments
An Embarrassing Coincidence...Lately, I’ve been writing a lot about gas and how painful it can be for a person with IBS, especially severe IBS...reactions2comments
Guilty of Eating Trigger Foods...“Order in the court! Order in the court!” the judge yells while slamming his gavel repeatedly. “The jury has finally reached a...reactionscomments
An IBS Tip: It's Not Just What You Eat But How...A lot of IBS posts both on here and other sites seem to focus mainly on diet itself--that is, what the person...reactionscomments
Stress and Fear of New Environments...One commonality amongst many of us who suffer from IBS is that we often experience anxiety in uncomfortable circumstances and new environments...reactionscomments
How Bad are Your Mornings?...If you struggle with anxiety, have you ever tried to monitor the intensity of it as you go through the day? Mine...reactions7comments
Commonalities Across the IBS Community...For years I’ve been active with many online IBS communities across different social media platforms, and I’ve realized that even though there...reactions2comments
CURED!...I have come here to share my experience so maybe it can help as many of you as possible. My name is...reactions18comments
I Took My IBS on Holiday to Italy, Ate All the Gluten and Thrived...A few years ago I did what you shouldn’t do when you have IBS and cut gluten from my diet. It used...reactionscomments
IBS Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
