Breaking the Bonds of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Psychological Approach to Regaining Control of Your Life

It has been helpful. Some of it yes some of it no.

IBS can be a horrible thing to suffer with and unfortunately a lot of books written on the subject can even be worse. In my search for books on IBS I found a lot of them written by doctors to be unsympathetic and confusing. That was until I found Barbara Bradley Bolen's book on IBS. Her book was written in a clear and friendly manner and it was a pleasure to read. Also, Bolen writing was very sympathetic to the disease of IBS.One of the things I liked so much about this book was the case studies that she put in. For example when she was talking about the importance of doing a self monitoring sheet to help spot patterns in your IBS she related what she was talking about to one of her patients. It was helpful because it makes you realize that you are not alone with dealing with IBS. She also has many different activities in her book that can help you spot patterns in your IBS, as well as activities to help you calm down, cope and relieve stress. This book was very helpful in understanding, dealing with, and hopefully reducing the symptoms of IBS.I recommend this book to those that are suffering from IBS and also those who know and love somene that has it and want to understand more about what it is really like. A great buy.

I have IBS and read the book, sometimes this illness gets out of control. I have the book and refer to it when I am very sick. I am glade I bought it.

I agree its useless; just like so many IBS books. There a million of IBS books out there everyone with their opinion on how to treat IBS. I bought this book and Eating for IBS. I followed the suggestions and got no relief. They are now recycled paper.

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Full of very helpful information.

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As a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience, I highly recommend Dr. Bolen's book. Dr. Bolen collates a great deal of research and general information about IBS, and then goes on to provide a number of effective, excellent techniques for managing the disorder, explained in a clear and straightforward manner. I am already using this book with several of my IBS patients and have found it to be of immense help.

This book is a must read for anyone who suffers with IBS and feels isolated and alone because of it. Barbra Bradley helps the reader to understand that they are indeed not alone and that their are many ways and techniques that can be used to help deal with this condition from planning ahead to keeping a food diary and identifying your personal triggers. She really understands from her years of study and personal experience with digestive problems, that IBS effects everyone differently to a degree and helps the reader to realise that this condition can be managed. This book gave me solace, hope and practical advice which I so appreciate. I highly recommend it. Thank you Barbra x

Really good read very helpful explained things so you can understand.

Although it was well written, on page 94 (about halfway through the book), the margins are off slightly and the whole right side of the paragraphs are tucked in the bindings of the book and you can't read it!