IBD & Mental Health - How I Learned from my PastTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactionscomments
Life, Death & Mental HealthTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactions2comments
Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed - Part 2Read part 1 here. Ask your GI about support groups in the area. Look online for support sources and groups that seem...reactionscomments
A Better Ostomy ExperienceThe first ostomy was a bad experience. Read about that in "Limitations with an Ostomy." Just a few months before my second...reactions3comments
Is Your Ostomy a Life-Saver? Share Your Experiences, Good or BadNational Ostomy Awareness Day is on Saturday, October 3. The United Ostomy Associations of America is celebrating with the theme: "Ostomies are...reactions1comment
Always On Your Mind!As quick as you can be in remission is as quickly as you can have a flare. Also, as quickly as a medication...reactionscomments
Doing Things I Never Thought I’d Be Able To: Horseback Riding with Ulcerative Colitis | Part 2This is Part 2. Part 1 is here. As badly as I wanted to go horseback riding, I knew it wouldn't end...reactionscomments
Hold On, Even If You Feel Like Letting GoTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactionscomments
Progress in the IBD WorldI know how easy it is to get frustrated with this disease. After all... I could go on and on. However, with...reactions1comment
Tips for Managing PTSD Related NightmaresThere is a tremendous amount of trauma and stress when a person has a severe chronic illness like IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)...reactions1comment
Sounding Like a Babbling IdiotI had to go to the dreaded ER a few weeks ago. As most of you know, the emergency room is a...reactions2comments
Colitis Strikes AgainIt’s amazing; I am always hearing of new people being diagnosed with either Crohn’s or colitis. A few months ago, my girlfriend...reactions1comment
Erring on the Side of Caution with IBDI learned at a very young age that I wasn’t invincible and I honestly wish I hadn’t figured that out so soon...reactions1comment
Not All Holidays are Created EqualFor many people, holidays are a point of struggle. Memories, sometimes even flashbacks of hospital visits, can linger, blocking good holiday cheer...reactions4comments
3 Tips for Surviving the HolidaysHolidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, the holidays and stress often go hand-in-hand. The traveling, the...reactions1comment
IBD in the GenesDid you know that over 50 genes have been linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Although no one knows exactly what causes...reactions1comment
Socialize for Good HealthGoing out with friends may not sound as fun when you feel limited by what you can eat and drink. However, it...reactions1comment
Has Crohn’s Disease Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?During my first in-person appointment in over seven months, I asked my PCP about seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. You know, to dot...reactions3comments
One Hour at a Time...Life can be very overwhelming for so many reasons. You certainly don’t need me to tell you that life can be stressful...reactions1comment
Reality Isn't Always SweetEverything is going to be roses right? Sorry sweetheart. Life with an Ostomy isn't always smooth sailing. You have Crohn's disease. What...reactions1comment
