"I was tired of listening to my harshest critic, the little voice in my head, so I became more KIND to myself." -Member of myIBSteam
You may judge yourself and others every day without realizing it. Like many members of myIBSteam have found, living with IBS is an exercise in frustrating moments. You may judge yourself when you look in the mirror, during a flare, or when stress makes your symptoms worse. The problem is when you let these internal judgments shape belief in yourself.
Here are recent conversations from members on myIBSteam:
Experts in mindfulness and self-care recommend pausing a moment when you find you're judging yourself. Be aware of those judgments. Ask yourself where this is coming from. Use the moment to be gentle and compassionate with yourself.
Do you recall a time when you were particularly critical of yourself? What are you doing to show yourself kindness in those moments? Share in the comments below or directly on myIBSteam.
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A myIBSteam Member
I too have PTSD and anxiety. Just realized how IBS and stress go hand in hand.
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