Studies have shown that the more we take ownership of our condition, the more engaged we are in maintaining behaviors that help us live better.

An important factor in having the confidence to take this ownership is self-trust.

"If something doesn't seem right, I trust my gut and look for answers." - Member of myIBSteam

"When I was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if my doctor said something incorrect or wrong for my body. I'm learning to trust those feelings - my intuition - and speak up." - Member of myIBSteam

Here are recent conversations from myIBSteam members:

• "Not a bad day today. I am so glad I did research and found out I needed to be eating gluten-free. My IBS symptoms have decreased lots."
• "I learn that I have to leave people alone because I only have one life to live in the ones that are still in my life they know who they are ..... I just can't afford to lose my life over petty stuff I won't allow it."
• "I've been doing a lot of research lately on Candida... So I've decided for the second time to try and go without sugar and carbs. Taking extra probiotics/prebiotics and even though the first time I tried this detox diet, after 3 days I felt so bad, I needed some bread or a muffin really bad."

Was there a moment when you doubted yourself and later realized that your instinct was right? Or an instance when you were glad you trusted yourself? Share that moment in the comments below or directly on myIBSteam.com.