Question: Are there books about IBS that I should read?
Answer:
Yes, reading IBS books will help you better understand what is going on with your body. This improved awareness will help you develop a more effective plan for managing the disorder and improving your quality of life. To assist you in your book selection, the following reviews are offered:
IBS Self Help Books
- "A New IBS Solution"
- "Eating for IBS"
- "IBS-Free at Last"
- "I Have IBS...Now What?!!!"
- "The First Year: IBS"
IBS Memoirs
These books tell the tales of what it is like to really live with IBS. Reading these books will help you to feel that you are not so alone in your struggles:
General Self Help Books
The following books, although not directly focused on IBS, offer strategies for dealing with stress-related symptoms and illnesses.
- "Free Yourself from Pain"
- "Full Catastrophe Living"
- "Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired"
- "The Mindfulness Solution"
- "You Bet Your Life: The 10 Mistakes Every Patient Makes"
IBS Books for Professionals
The following books are written for clinicians and researchers who are interested in learning more about IBS:
- "Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome"
- "Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment"
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