Managing stress through mindfulness
Have you ever felt so stressed and overwhelmed that it’s had a negative impact on your IBS?
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What stress does to the body.
Stress is a natural part of life, something we all experience daily. A little stress in our life can even be helpful or motivating. Problems arise, however, when the balance shifts and the stress becomes too much. Stress is different for everyone. The triggers and response to stress depends on...
Miracle Mornings
What if you could wake up tomorrow and any - or EVERY - area of your life was beginning to transform? What would you change? How would you feel if you were in control of your IBS? Mike Lawrence, one of the charity’s wellbeing advisers, has reviewed and recommends The Miracle Morning, a book...
Are you feeling flat?
Are you struggling to get motivated or feeling more anxious and depressed than usual? If so, you’re not alone. Many of our members are finding life challenging. With the latest lockdown, winter weather, and January blues, it is more important than ever to take care of your mental...
How to stay positive when times are hard
Keeping a positive mindset is one of the best strategies to look after your health and wellbeing and get through these challenging times. If you are struggling, or just want some tips for improving your mindset, then read on for these positive thinking strategies from health and wellbeing coach...
Are you looking after your mental health?
With the current crisis it’s more important than ever to make sure we are looking after our mental health. For people with IBS, stress and anxiety can trigger or exacerbate symptoms so please take time to relax, unwind and do something you enjoy. Here are some ways to look after your mental...
How to stay calm and manage your IBS well during these difficult times.
For some people with IBS, stress and anxiety may trigger their IBS symptoms. With the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK, it’s understandable that you may be feeling more stressed and anxious than normal. In this blog post, we explain how to stay calm and manage your IBS well during...
How keeping a wellness diary can help your IBS.
Are you struggling with IBS? Do you want to better understand your triggers and live well with the condition? The IBS Network’s 12-week
IBS and mental health
Does your mental health have an impact on your IBS? Does being stressed and anxious trigger a flare up? And, if so, how can you better manage it? In this post for Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) we explain more. IBS is closely linked with stress and anxiety. It can fluctuate according...
The Daily Rituals That Help My IBS
This week's guest post is from Jo Coates, who writes all about the challenges of living with IBS on her blog, jocoates.co.uk. She's written a piece specially for The IBS Network all about the little things she does on a daily basis to manage her...
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