You are not alone in this.
Living with irritable bowel syndrome can sometimes feel isolating. From navigating food triggers and unpredictable symptoms to worrying about finding a bathroom when you're out, cancelling plans or feeling like nobody quite understands what you're going through, IBS can affect more than just your gut. It can impact your confidence, social life, mental wellbeing and everyday experiences.
That's why I wanted to create IBS & Us — a supportive community for women who have been diagnosed with IBS and are looking to connect with others who genuinely understand.
Because sometimes, you don't need someone to fix things. You just need someone who gets it. 🩷\
🌸 What is IBS & Us?
IBS & Us is a community created to bring women living with IBS together through friendship, shared experiences and mutual support.
Whether you've recently been diagnosed or have been navigating IBS for years, you are welcome here.
This community is about creating a space where we can talk openly about the realities of living with IBS without feeling embarrassed, misunderstood or alone. It's about finding women who understand why you might need to change plans at the last minute, why certain outings require a little extra preparation, or why having a particularly good symptom-free day can feel like a little victory.
Most importantly, you are more than your diagnosis, and you deserve connection, friendship and a life filled with little moments of joy.
💗 What you can expect from the community
Friendship and connection
Meet other women who understand the ups and downs of living with IBS. Build friendships, find your people and connect with women who can relate to your experiences.
A safe space to talk
Share your experiences, celebrate your wins, vent about the difficult days and talk about the things that can sometimes feel uncomfortable to discuss elsewhere.
Understanding without judgement
You don't need to explain every symptom or justify why your plans have changed. This is a space where we aim to lead with kindness, patience and understanding.
Everyday life with IBS
Talk about navigating social events, travelling, eating out, dating, work, study and all the little things that can become more complicated when you're living with IBS.
📱 Join our WhatsApp community
Sometimes the best support comes from someone who has been through something similar.
I'd love to bring women living with IBS together through a dedicated WhatsApp group where we can chat, get to know one another, share experiences and build genuine friendships.
Think of it as a little corner of the internet where you can find women who understand — whether you're having a difficult symptom day, looking for someone to talk to or simply wanting to make new friends.
You don't have to be an expert on IBS, have everything figured out or feel comfortable sharing your whole story straight away. You can join the conversation at your own pace.
You are welcome to be here exactly as you are.
Want to be part of the community?
[Join our WhatsApp group here!]
Add your WhatsApp group invitation link once the group is ready.
🫶 Our community guidelines
To help make IBS & Us a welcoming and supportive space for everyone, we ask all members to:
Be kind and respectful: Everyone's experiences with IBS are different, and every member deserves to be treated with compassion.
Respect privacy: Don't screenshot, forward or share another member's messages or personal experiences outside the group without their explicit permission.
Share experiences, not medical instructions: Personal experiences can be helpful, but what works for one person may not work for another. Please avoid diagnosing others or telling members to start, stop or change treatments.
Respect different boundaries: No one is expected to share personal details, symptoms or anything they're not comfortable discussing.
Keep the space supportive: Unsolicited advice, judgement, body shaming and dismissive comments are not welcome.
Remember that this is a friendship and peer support community: We can support one another, but we aren't a replacement for qualified healthcare professionals.
🌷 Disclaimer: IBS & Us is a peer-support and friendship community, not a medical service. Content and discussions are for general support and information only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
