I’ve also enjoyed foods which I previously avoided.

Highly recommend the Take Control programme with Kirsten Jackson
I joined the Take Control programme when I was halfway through the FODMAP process and struggling to keep on track. I thought I was quite knowledgeable about IBS but I was not getting symptom relief and I was feeling demoralised.

I’ve completed 3 months of the programme and am now moving on in a much better place, physically AND mentally- as anyone with IBS will understand, it’s a frustrating and stressful condition.

I can’t overstate what a difference it has made to my life, it’s helped me complete the FODMAP process but also to understand that this is not the be-all-and-end-all approach to dealing with IBS. In fact I had a pretty unhealthy attitude to food before as I saw it as the sole cause of my IBS symptoms. I now know there’s a more holistic approach including stress management, movement and sleep etc. I’ve also enjoyed foods which I previously avoided.

Overall I’d say that I now have clarity and confidence in managing IBS symptoms, which is all I could have asked for. I’d highly recommend trying the group programme, it’s a particularly good option if cannot afford to see a dietitian or cannot access one via your health service.