A Brain-Dump On New Year's With Chronic IllnessIt’s hard not to get the New Year’s blues when everyone around you appears to be moving forward with life. I see...reactionscomments
Your Mental Health is Equally ImportantHolidays can be a fun and happy time of the year, but for many people, it can also be very stressful. To...reactionscomments
Putting On My "I'm Not Sick" FaceDuring the early years of my ulcerative colitis diagnosis, I used to go about my days wearing a mask. Not a surgical-style...reactions7comments
Congratulations | Insurance x Crohn'sThe other day I received my new insurance card in the mail. Seems odd considering it was the end of June and...reactions1comment
You Can't Cheat IBDOne of the worst parts of living with inflammatory bowel disease has to be that there is no way out. There's no...reactions1comment
We're Afraid TooAs someone living with Crohn’s disease, I can easily, at any moment in time, list a number of things that I’m afraid...reactionscomments
Holiday Gifts For Loved Ones With IBDDuring the holiday season, advertisements bombard everyone through TV, social media, emails, radio, gigantic billboards, etc. No matter where our eyes land...reactionscomments
Combating UC Fatigue Without CaffeinePresently, I have a love-hate relationship with caffeine... Growing up in a South Asian family where tea time is a cultural norm...reactions4comments
Can IBD Cause Weight Gain?We have been getting a lot of questions in the IBD community about whether living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can...reactions85comments
No Really, I Am SickHaving a chronic illness is hard. It's exhausting battling with my Crohn's day after day, and it's frustrating and stressful dealing with...reactions36comments
The Invisible Mental Load of IBDDuring the years I struggled with undiagnosed Crohn's disease, my mental health suffered. I was full of symptoms and missing answers, and...reactions20comments
Controlling the Uncontrollable with IBDWith Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD) being such unpredictable chronic illnesses, there is an enormous lack of control that comes alongside...reactions8comments
How Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Mental HealthThis is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual...reactions2comments
Invisible Illness FrustrationsLooking OK does not equal feeling OK, and this is one of the most frustrating things when it comes to having an...reactionscomments
Should We Be Talking Surgery Earlier?A question I'm often asked, and one that I’d like to pose to you is, "Do you think our healthcare team should...reactions13comments
Tips + Questions to Ask for Better Doctor's AppointmentsIn an ideal world, each of us would feel like our doctor was giving us the best care, regardless of how busy...reactions1comment
Questions About My Long UC JourneyI’ve learned the value of connecting with those who also struggle with Crohn’s and colitis. The encouragement offered by each member seems...reactions6comments
One Simple Act That Can Potentially Help Your Crohn’s SymptomsSome days are better than others when living with Crohn’s. Perhaps we ate something that didn’t agree with our digestive system or...reactions5comments
The Mental Fatigue of Living with IBDWhen I first began experiencing symptoms of IBD, I was distraught. Not only was I sicker than sick, but I was fatigued...reactions11comments
Life Is Still Beautiful With Crohn’sI realize this can be a loaded phrase, and it’s okay to disagree with me, but I am just sharing my opinion:...reactionscomments
