IBS Journal Entry: Positives & Negatives...Journal Entry: Every couple of months I like to share how I am doing with my struggle with IBS and my other...reactionscomments
What is Bowel Control Therapy?...Bowel Control Therapy is a targeted approach to helping those who have fecal incontinence. It involves the use of a device that...reactions2comments
Dealing with IBS Flare-Ups Around People When You’re an Introvert...Flare-ups always suck. But they suck a little bit less when I’m in my own home where I’m comfortable. Preferably by myself...reactionscomments
CBD Oil Massage for IBS...I have mentioned in the past that I am open to trying anything that might be beneficial for the treatment of my...reactionscomments
What A Good Day Looks Like For An IBS Sufferer...IBS sufferers have to deal with pain on a daily basis, so it’s almost natural for us to be negative and complain...reactionscomments
IBS Roller Coaster...I have been suffering with a number of GI issues for many years and then about 3 years ago my doc told...reactions1comment
I Went to Philly and My IBS Got Silly...For the first time in a long time, I traveled by myself, and boy was it nerve-wracking. I’m so used to traveling...reactions2comments
IBS Worse After Cholecystectomy...I’ve had mild IBS all my life, but it never actually affected my life. I was having mid tummy pain on and...reactions1comment
My IBS Journey...When I was 13 Years old, I had an Upper GI and that’s when they noted my hypermotility. I was diagnosed with...reactions4comments
“How Are You?” – Do You Really Want To Know?...“How are you, Hess?” “How ya doin’, Hess?” “How was your weekend, Hess?” Have you ever been asked these questions by co-workers...reactions3comments
Anxiety Related IBS...I have had IBS for my whole life, I believe. But I was diagnosed with it at 11 years old. Back then...reactions1comment
How to Plan a Stress-Free Holiday with IBS...With the warmer months coming up, we all start dreaming about our summer vacation. But if you have irritable bowel syndrome, vacations...reactionscomments
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for IBS...Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy. This practice is based in mindfulness and you know as well I do...reactionscomments
IBS is harder when you.....!...I know you all IBS sufferers know the painful attacks that may change your lifestyle, for me it's now more difficult as...reactions2comments
Who Do You See For Help?...A big part of managing my IBS has been about seeking help from others. I have had to pay many of these...reactionscomments
After Years, I Finally Saw a Doctor...A while ago, I wrote an article explaining why I haven’t seen a doctor in a long time. In fact, it’s been...reactions1comment
Creating a Bag of Tricks...Have you ever noticed that when you’re feeling sick (or when you experience a flare of IBS), your mind doesn’t work as...reactionscomments
What to Eat When You Have IBS...If you have IBS, you have likely heard of the low FODMAP diet or tried it yourself. While the low FODMAP diet...reactions2comments
When You Get Fed Up, Something Happens...I have lived with IBS for many years now, and after trials and errors of trying different things to help my condition...reactionscomments
Today, I Find Myself Full of Anger...Since the beginning, my struggle with IBS has had me running a gauntlet of negative emotions. Fear, depression, anxiety, frustration and most...reactionscomments
