Yes, it's nice to finally have a place where people understand and can offer constructive suggestions. I know I was reluctant to join an IBS board as I thought everyone would be down and out all the time and it would only make me feel worse. Everyone here I've seen really wants to get better and even if they do complain they are also looking for help. As soon as I read a few posts I thought, gee these people are nice, friendly, positive, intelligent people and they are all working on getting better!