What people with IBD should know

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I am often asked, “What would you tell someone recently diagnosed with IBD?” So, this is what I think you should know! Look out for clickable links in this blog, leading to more detailed information! For many, a definitive diagnosis is a massive relief after a long period of being unwell. This does not mean that acceptance is easy, after all, you have just been diagnosed with a chronic disease which has no cure. Do NOT panic, we’ve got this, life is not over! It is worth pointing out that no two IBD patients’ lives are the same. The disease does not always manifest in the same way, and the fact that a treatment works for one person does not mean it will work for another. This makes IBD notoriously difficult to treat. That said, some IBD patients may have one flare, find the right medication straight away and never have another, and that is fantastic! For the rest of us, being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis may mean some lifestyle changes and som

The Additional Stress of Moving and Busy Times

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Stress is a big trigger for me. I’ve worked hard to try to find positive coping strategies for the types of stressors and strains that daily life puts on me. Generally, I’m quite good at not letting it all build up and become too much for me to handle because I know that when it gets to that point, it’s much harder to come back from.

Thing’s don’t always go to plan though, do they? In an ideal world, if you’re working on a big project, you would finish that before you would begin looking at another.

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