keep your head up. Crohns and ulcerative colitis definitely require a fighting spirit.
Don’t let your diagnosis discourage you. In the beginning and during flares, understand
that you might not be able to have as much energy as you had before, or eat the same
things that your friends and family are eating. Let that be a lesson for you and try not
to bottle up too much anger. If you feel like you need to talk to a professional, definitely
do so. The best thing you can do for yourself and your new diagnosis is keep yourself as
healthy as possible, both inside and out.
“The disease only wins if you give up fighting! So keep going no matter what,” suggests
Sarah B.
You have to remember that this isn’t the end of your life, it’s a chance for a new
beginning. To make new friends and learn things about yourself that you never would
have known without IBD. The diseases are tough, but you will discover how tough you
truly are by living every day as fully as you possibly can.
Life with IBD isn’t always a walk on the beach, but don’t let it discourage you from a trip to paradise!
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