thegreatbowelmovement.org February 28th is my anniversary of diagnosis with Ulcerative Colitis. I wanted to reflect on the positive on my 3 year with UC.
Laura, you certainly are all that you listed and some! Having a chronic illness has changed who I am and how I perceive things! I have learnt to get on with my life and to roll with the punches! If I can, I will and not well tough luck!! I use my "good" wisely and on my not so good days, I go into my cave to regroup! I can see you in the health industry! What are you studying? Love your positive attitude! Can I say Happy Diagnosis Day xx~C~xx
Hey Laura. Thanks for your video. I was diagnosed with UC two months ago, and it is still hard for me to get used to the thought that my life has to change so much... I very often feel down and depressed, like now, but watching your video cheered me up and made me think "I can do it!". We can do it. Take care :*
Hey Laura! Congrats on your Anniversary! :) Have exactly 5 more weeks until my 3rd surgery for J pouch where I will have my ileostomy taken down! Just wanted to let you know that seeing your videos inspired me to start my OWN You Tube channel documenting MY journey towards the J pouch! You can find it on You Tube if you search for the channel "ucandpsc"! Thanks Laura!
One of the most profound and wise things I've ever seen. You are one special spark in the universe, girl. The cosmos is definitely a MUCH better place for your being in it. :-)
"Having a disease is terrible, but living with a disease doesn't have to be" - That's completely true! Some days it might not feel that way, but we have to outnumber them with good days and make life count. Can I just say: you're awesome!
People think it's weird when I tell them the exact date of my diagnosis, or the exact date of my ileostomy surgery. Those days are huge! I "celebrate" them. It gives perspective. We're tough people! When I think about the things that I can't do, I think about the times when I said that my UC was too much to deal with, and I "can't" deal with it. I'm happy you're doing well : )
I think the most important thing is that you do have a life even with this disease. It's something you can live with. It's not going to take your life. I think that's a huge plus. But I do get it's draining...on your spirit. You will have bad days.. But you are living and will continue with your life. That's a great thing.
I hope that you never give up or lose sight of your goals as every day is a gift. I too have IBD but I am now in remission. Prednisone got me into a remission, Imuran (Aziothioprine) keeps me in remission and Teva-5-ASA (Aminosal) treats the symptoms. I also take probiotics and vitamin C with a complete healthy diet. Calcium and vitamin D are no longer required as I no longer take Prednisone. To combat body aches & joint pain, I joined a gym for regular exercise & I am now officially pain free. imo Regular leg exercise on a bicycle + a complete body workout will enhance your metabolism, improve your sense of well-being and fend off depression. Going to the gym at least 3 times a week works for me. Cheers!
