The Everyday Concerns Of Someone Living With IBD

Living with IBD can be very challenging. How do you get through the tough days?

Living with Crohn's disease is very complicated. One day, you're getting by but not fully pain/symptom free and the next, your emotions are all over the place, then BAM! the next day your flaring. On the occasional pain/symptom free day, I notice the difference because I don't get these days too often. I try to love and care for myself each day, according to my physical self that day. Slow down, enjoy your good days.

What would you want others to know about living with IBD?

Not everyone will understand that you don't feel well because they can't see that you look sick, mainly because they are not connected to you. You will survive, love yourself. I lean towards God for help in time of need

How do you cope with the really tough days? How do you manage your symptoms?

On the really tough days, I eat bland foods and rest.