Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Common anticonvulsants include: Multiple drugs may be needed to manage bipolar disorder.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
My 27 year journey so far......People never realize when you have an autoimmune disorder that nothing is simple or easy especially surgeries.... By macduncanhawkes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Myths and Misconceptions...It is a disorder of the digestive tract. Diet affects the type of bacteria that you have in your gut.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
4 Key Terms for the Newly Diagnosed...An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body’s immune system starts attacking healthy cells in the body, rather than only harmful cells.... By Stephanie Hughes4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Complex PTSD and Inflammatory Bowel Disease...I do know that some people who suffer from IBD also have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. I am one of those people.... By Marisa Lauren Troy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Ignoring Hunger Pains...I have mentioned how living with a chronic illness that impacts your digestive tract so much can cause disordered eating but I wanted to expand a little... By Marisa Lauren Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Dating Like an IBD Rockstar...When attending a sporting event, the main attraction is never the food or drink, so if your companion makes a comment on what you are eating (or not By Julie Marie Palumbo5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Crohn's, Celiac's, (severe) IBD type 5, (severely) Lactose Intolerant, and I'm only 23....But I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, an incurable illness that uses medication from the chemotherapy class, that causes autoimmune disorder, which... By lauren2117926 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is There a Link Between IBD and Endometriosis?...Both disorders also involve high levels of inflammation.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Jennifer Landau...She has published books on a wide range of topics including endometriosis, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and the health impacts of widespread pesticide... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Sharing Medication Experiences With Others...In my experience working with the IBD community, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder are the main mental health issues that come up... By Marisa Lauren Troy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Fair Is The Term "Noncompliant" When It Comes To Patients?...Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is becoming more commonly diagnosed among people in inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis... By Marisa Lauren Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The 80/20 Rule for a Chronically Ill Mum...Having Crohn's disease and every other disorder, issue and physical restraint is only the beginning.... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Talk to a Gastroenterologist About Mental Health...She is a GI psychologist who specializes in the treatment of GI problems and anxiety-related disorders.... By Dr. Megan Riehl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Disordered Relationship with Food...For any of you reading this who struggle with disordered eating and/or body dysmorphic syndrome, please know that you are not alone if you only feel complete... By Marisa Lauren Troy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Why I Won’t Be Taking Prednisone Ever Again...I also spent awake time being less productive, and... eating!... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Not The Self-Care Your Mama Taught You...Whether that means lying in bed all day, eating comfort food, crying, sleeping, rescheduling plans, finding an escape through a good book, watching your... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Part 1 on Protein & Nutrition Shakes: Navigating Claims to “Cure”...This is why many people suffering from a form of IBD also struggle with disordered eating.... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey With Body Dysmorphia: Part 1...Disordered eating will likely always be a part of my life, due to illness and being unable to eat “normally” all the time.... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Managing PTSD Related Nightmares...I told this person that it happens to me often and I believe it is a symptom of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).... By Marisa Lauren Troy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments