You Decide What Your Mind Is Exposed To and Don't Apologize For It!Growing up, my dad was always into politics and I enjoyed watching and learning with him. One of my favorite things to do would be to watch the news with... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Knowing When to Press Pause on Life With Crohn's and UCTake a moment. Slow down for a second. If you think of your energy level as a gas tank, where's the gauge? Do you constantly feel as though you're on... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
You Don’t Have Crohn’s? Then Keep Your Comments to Yourself!Unless you’ve been through it yourself, or are a caregiver for someone who’s suffering, you have no idea what it’s like living with Crohn’s. So much happens behind the scenes... By BrittenC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Why Is It Always About Yoga?Do you ever notice that when you tell someone that you live with a chronic illness, a lot of times you get back questions or advice about yoga and meditation?... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Power of Community When Battling Chronic IllnessCommunity. What does it mean to you? Once you're diagnosed with a chronic illness like Crohn's disease, it means the world. It means having a support network. It means knowing... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dear 16 Year-old, Newly Diagnosed SelfDear 16 year old me, In 3 days you will be diagnosed with something that will change your world, little girl. You're going to mature much faster than you expected... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Juggling the Fatigue of Crohn's and MotherhoodPeople often ask, "what does fatigue from a chronic illness feel like?" It can be difficult to describe. It's much different than feeling tired or like you didn't get enough... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Numbers and Crohn'sWhen I was diagnosed with Crohn’s, I had no idea about the medical field. I was always so healthy, and never had any issues. As the years went on, and I became... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not The Self-Care Your Mama Taught You"If you're struggling, you deserve to make self-care a priority. Whether that means lying in bed all day, eating comfort food, crying, sleeping, rescheduling plans, finding an escape through a... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Dressing Comfortably With an Ostomy BagFiguring out what to wear with an ostomy, especially in the beginning, can be frustrating, discouraging, and a little scary. It's easy to feel like your bag will be visible... By BrittenC5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Weigh In: Share Your IBD Journey!Inflammatory bowel disease affects everyone different and we value each and every story from our community. You can share your personal story in our Stories section or weigh in by... By SusanHU1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What IBD Self-Care looks like for meSelf-care is a bit of a buzz word at the moment. It's often talked about in relation to fancy candles or expensive skincare-but for those of us with IBD, self-care... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Does Stress Affect IBD?Have you ever noticed that your inflammatory bowel disease tends to get worse during times when you’re under a lot of stress or perhaps when you’re trying something new? For... By Stephanie Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Feeling Guilt When You Say "No"People who live with chronic illness are often accustomed to feeling guilty when they aren't able to do something. Whether it's filling an extra shift at work, attending a party... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Feeling Foggy? Let's Talk About Brain FogBrain fog. It's a funny term, which while not often medically used, manages to perfectly encapsulate the struggles of its symptoms when your brain just feels as if it's wrapped up... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Why words matter even more with IBDAs I write this, I am delicately sipping disgusting colonoscopy prep. It's been a beast of a day. I've cried. I've vomited. I've spent hours in the bathroom. It hasn't... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Changing Role of Pharmacists in the Lives of Chronically Ill PatientsI just experienced something brand new to me and I wanted to share it with you all in case you have gone through a similar situation. This involved a pharmacy... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Weird Medicines - Smells and TastesYea, Crohn’s and colitis have some great medications that help us with the effects. For some of us, we achieve remission. Some medications come in pill form and there are... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Just Another Day in the Life of a CaretakerThis morning was just like any other day. The alarm went off. My husband and I jumped out of bed to take care of our baby and get the day... By Natalie Hayden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 credible and legit. Visit university IBD Center websites... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments