Companion Magazine for IBD Volume 1 | Page 18

THINGS TO DO WHILE STUCK IN THE BATHROOM a creative list of activities to do while stuck in your favorite room. BY BRIAR LAWRY [FROM WAMBLECROPT.WORDPRESS.COM] Reading the backs of shampoo bottles can only get you so far when you’re on intimate terms with the bathroom. Here’s a handy list of ways to wile away the agonising hours (if you add up colitis bathroom time, it gets a little scary!) in the loo. Do your nails. Only applicable when you’re not in writhing pain. Put on moisturizer. Nothing like a bit of tearing up to help it soak in! Listen to music. Especially good if you’re worried about unseemly noises, just bring along a iPod dock and crank it. Although, let’s be honest, if you’re at the point where you’ve been diagnosed with an IBD, noises are probably the least of your concerns. But you can choose music to suit your pain/movement mood! O Fortuna is best reserved for special occasions. Wail in pain. Because sometimes it’s all you can really do. Sing. Not just for the shower anymore! Serenade your flatmates with your musical prowess! Cry. 17